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The 12 Strangest Jobs of 2030 — And How to Prepare for Them Now

Fahri Karakas
7 min readJul 12, 2024
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Forget everything you think you know about career planning.

The job market of 2030 is going to make today’s LinkedIn profiles look like cave paintings.

While everyone else is busy upskilling for jobs that will be automated faster than you can say “AI revolution,” savvy future-proofers are preparing for roles that sound like they have leapt straight out of a sci-fi novel.

These jobs are not far-fetched fantasies. Based on current technological trends, societal shifts, and interviews with futurists from MIT, Silicon Valley, and the World Economic Forum, these 12 jaw-dropping jobs are likely to be in high demand by 2030.

The best part? You can start preparing for them right now, often using skills you already have (but never thought would be useful).

So, buckle up.

If you are a student plotting your future, a professional contemplating a career change, or just someone who wants to stay ahead of the curve, read on.

This list is your crystal ball into the wild world of work in 2030.

These jobs will blow your mind — and they might just be your ticket to an exciting, future-proof career.

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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