3 Popular Career Paths for 2025
Key trends that emerged at the beginning of the decade are now fully embedded into the social fabric, from e-commerce to a renewed focus on health and wellbeing. These shifts have spawned a need for relevant industry professionals, and these careers are some of the most popular for 2025.
The prospect of continued growth is one of the main draws to these industries. Increasingly there’s pressure to ensure our jobs are lucrative and sustainable as well as enjoyable with many of us feeling the squeeze of the current economic climate, and these three options fit the bill.
1. Transitioning into tech
The demand for tech professionals skyrocketed in 2020 and has remained relatively high. Brick-and-mortar retail stores are moving online in their masses, and AI-driven advisory services and digital documentation are reducing the need for businesses across all sectors to have a physical presence. In turn, this is triggering an increase in cyberattacks, generating more demand for online security solutions and education.
If you’re thinking about roles like web development, data analysis, or cybersecurity, start by learning the basics. Free platforms offer introductory courses on coding, data science, software engineering and IT, letting you explore this career path before you fully commit. Specialised training is widely available if and when you decide to take it further. Transitioning into tech gives you the flexibility to work across all industries, often in remote or hybrid roles.
2. Promoting health & wellness
More than ever, we are prioritising our well-being, and many people are making a career out of helping others navigate their personal wellness journeys. While these jobs can be emotionally demanding, having an impact on the lives of others can be incredibly rewarding and promises greater job satisfaction. From fitness coaches and nutritionists to therapists, there is significant diversity within the industry so you can tailor your job to your priorities, whether this is the chance of high earnings, a specific interest or your level of education.
Mental health is in the spotlight, so counselling is increasingly relevant in today’s climate – and current demand far outweighs supply. It takes years of study and first-hand experience to qualify as a therapist, so you must be serious about pursuing this career path before you begin. Once qualified, you have the freedom to work independently with counsellors’ insurance for personal protection or join an organisation who will manage your work for you. There is the opportunity to specialise once qualified, in areas such as CBT or occupational therapy.
3. Championing green energy
Climate change is never out of the news, and while there is some debate about its speed and severity, it’s clear that human behaviour is a direct cause. At COP26 in 2019, the UK announced its pledge to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a target that is driving changes across many industries from transport to construction.
These changes are creating opportunities for careers championing sustainability, in design, development and deployment. You could consult with business leaders on sustainability practises, manage green building projects or train to install renewable energy systems. Other opportunities include working in the great outdoors on physical wildlife restoration missions, or in education, teaching children about the importance of eco-friendly living in safeguarding their future.
