{"id":1044,"date":"2022-02-17T10:24:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T08:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmugdev.wpengine.com\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2022-02-17T10:24:46","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T08:24:46","slug":"four-top-in-demand-jobs-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/four-top-in-demand-jobs-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic","title":{"rendered":"Four Top in Demand Jobs Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many companies around the world have shut down operations, let staff go or given their employees a pay cut. Thousands of people in Uganda lost their jobs due to companies closing down.\u00a0 At the same time, an interesting trend has seen companies in the tech industry quickly adapt to continue conducting business amid the pandemic. As a career professional or job seeker, you might be considering switching your focus to tech jobs. In this article, we highlight some of the jobs you should check out and the skills needed to future-proof yourself for a tech career.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4088b8f50c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4088b8f50c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/four-top-in-demand-jobs-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/#1_Remote_Tech_Jobs\" >1. Remote Tech Jobs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/four-top-in-demand-jobs-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/#2_Software_Engineering\" >2. Software Engineering\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/four-top-in-demand-jobs-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/#3_UX_and_UI_Design\" >3. UX and UI Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/four-top-in-demand-jobs-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/#4_Data_Science\" >4. Data Science\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/four-top-in-demand-jobs-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/#Where_can_you_learn_these_new_skills\" >Where can you learn these new skills?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Remote_Tech_Jobs\"><\/span><b>1. Remote Tech Jobs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally, some of the tech skills and companies that are still hiring despite the Covid-19\u00a0 lock down. Tech investor Jai Sajnani surveyed these companies through a <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/louiscolumbus\/2020\/04\/06\/these-enterprise-tech-startups-are-hiring-during-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Forms database<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The results showed that 61 out of 85 companies are hiring software engineers, 21 are open to design positions, and others are hiring digital marketers. This trend is likely to be replicated around the world including African markets as more companies become digitized. Based on this market study, we have come up with this list of in-demand skills for remote work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1045 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/computer_on_desk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"in Demand Jobs Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/computer_on_desk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/computer_on_desk-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/computer_on_desk-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/computer_on_desk-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/computer_on_desk-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Software_Engineering\"><\/span><b>2. Software Engineering\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/careers\/software-engineer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software engineering is still a necessary skill <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during and after the outbreak. Most companies are currently looking for people who can develop software or fix the one they already utilize for their clients. For instance, the number of telemedicine companies is increasing, and most of them require software developers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internationally, there is an interesting initiative from IBM where they encourage developers to create solutions for social problems that affect humanity. Recently, IBM developers participated in the Global Code Challenge to address COVID-19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software developers are in demand during this crisis for many reasons. Since companies in industries like healthcare are dealing with excessive loads, a software product can help them automate response services, help patients get informed, and identify the best strategy to take during an emergency. This also applies to companies whose staff are now <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/blog\/managing-employees-working-from-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working remotely<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and need to keep operations running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_UX_and_UI_Design\"><\/span><b>3. UX and UI Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX and UI designers are as important as software developers are right now; companies need functional digital products and UX skills can take a product to a whole new level in terms of customer satisfaction. These days there are more UX and UI-oriented websites and apps because it makes them more intuitive. Both occupations are in charge of providing a great user experience, from the interface to the visual aspect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Data_Science\"><\/span><b>4. Data Science\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/studydatascience.org\/how-to-become-data-scientist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data science<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another crucial skill to understand trends, changing consumer behavior and consumer needs. It also helps in business projections and decision-making based on data during these uncertain times. Machine learning helps businesses find solutions to the challenges they are facing and helps them stay ahead of competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_learn_these_new_skills\"><\/span><strong>Where can you learn these new skills?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/rankings\/best-coding-bootcamps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coding bootcamps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/rankings\/best-data-science-bootcamps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data science bootcamps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are excellent options for acquiring these skills. Several schools are still working remotely like Flatiron School. Others even offer income sharing, deferred tuition, and money-back guarantees. So if you do not feel like you have the financial resources right now, you can go for a flexible program. <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/schools\/thinkful\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinkful<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, offers you a plan where you only pay after you\u2019re hired. And if you\u2019re looking to become a data science master, <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/schools\/galvanize\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galvanize<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has some of the most complete online courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, give it a try. Learning a new tech skill can ensure your future for the couple next months and even years. Quarantine is a great opportunity for you to increase your career potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article originally appeared <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/blog\/switching-to-tech-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Globally, some of the tech skills and companies are still hiring despite the pandemic. 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