The term 'future' is relative. What exists now may become obsolete in five years. And things you've never heard about before may boom and give you a whole new area of interest. The only way to keep up with this constant change is to equip yourself with soft skills that can be applied to any field, new or existing, so that you can consider a career start or a career change with ease. These skills include problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, the ability to interact with different communities (perhaps language skills), and adaptability. These are the essentials of a base in any career. Technicalities can always be learned, of course depending on the career field you have chosen. Irrespective of what comes and goes, there are certain careers that will always do well, and others where there is always scope for growth, and even others where there is scope for the development of completely new careers. Here's a lowdown on careers that exist and could possibly exist in different fields. * The following data (excluding the section "Careers that Don't Exist... Yet") has been collated from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) While doctors, physicians and surgeons are unlikely to face a dearth of jobs, there are other areas in the healthcare sector that are booming. The BLS indicates the addition of 4 million jobs to this industry by 2018. With a rise in the life expectancy of the elderly, the demand for people and facilities to care for them is likely to increase. Within this industry, there are a few areas that BLS projects will boom in terms of the number of jobs created. If you are interested in making your career in healthcare but are unsure of which area to pursue and what job opportunities are available to you, the following are the top jobs in this field. Language and communication experts are essential professionals in any field, be it healthcare or construction. The BLS indicates the addition of 106,000 jobs in this field by 2020 (13%). With the growing number of mediums necessary to maintain a public image, this field is sure to boom at least for the next 10 years. With the entry of social media and the Internet revolution, the necessity to create and maintain an online presence is increasing at a rapid rate. The marketing sector has rarely faced major setbacks, and it appears to remain steady in the future too. This means that the demand for marketing professionals is always going to be high. However, keep in mind that marketing professionals are expected to have knowledge of online marketing as well, which includes social media and internet marketing. These individuals are expected to be able to keep up with changing trends as well strategize better ways of maintaining a position in the field due to increased competition. According to data collected by the BLS, the information technology sector is set to see a huge surge in employment opportunities with a projected 22% growth. In the period between 2010 and 2020, almost 758,800 new jobs are expected to be added to the industry. This is bound to create a demand for specialized workers who can meet the needs of associated industries and businesses looking to adopt latest technologies. The top jobs in the sector are listed below. The expected growth for the finance industry is about 9% in the period between 2010 to 2020 which is to result in as many as 310,300 new jobs. Growth is expected to be highest in securities, commodities, financial investments, and related occupations. This is due to an increasing population and the diverse range of financial investment options available. In the next few years, green careers and jobs are expected to have one of the highest growth rates. With an increasing concern for depleting resources and a polluted environment, the need for specialists who can guide us in having greener surroundings has become all the more important. While the exact figures for expected growth in the field are unavailable, experts remain positive about its outlook. With increasing stress and an increasing need to put your best foot forward all the time, most people are looking for help outside of their immediate circle. In walks a whole group of people who can take care of the different lifestyle-related crises that you are facing. From helping you handle problems in your personal life to helping you with your appearance, there are several professionals out there. The need for such professionals can only be expected to grow in the next decade or so. "The US workforce will continue to grow until 2020, but under current trends, many workers will not have the right skills for the available jobs. Technology is changing the nature of work: Jobs are being disaggregated into tasks, work is becoming virtual, and firms are relying on flexible labor (temporary, contract workers). These trends offer new opportunities for creating jobs in the United States, a trend that some companies do not fully appreciate."