3 Jobs That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago (And Your Hobbies That Might Already Be Job Skills)

When you think about job skills, you might picture things like customer service, trades, or working in an office. However, the job market is constantly changing. In fact, some of today’s careers barely existed 10 years ago. The best part? You may already be building the skills needed for them through hobbies and activities you do everyday.

1.      Social Media Manager

If you’ve ever created an Instagram story, edited on TikTok, or figured out the perfect caption for a post, you’ve already used some of the same skills that Social Media Managers use at work.

Social Media Managers help businesses and organizations create content, engage with audiences, and grow their online presence.

Skills you may already be building:

-          Creating content

-          Writing captions

-          Understanding trends

-          Basic photo and video editing

To learn more, try this free course:

-          Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate

2.      AI Prompt Specialist

AI is becoming part of many workplaces across many industries. AI Prompt Specialists help create clear instructions (called prompts) that help AI tools generate more useful and accurate responses.

If you’ve ever used ChatGPT or any other AI platform to help brainstorm ideas, write content, or solve a problem, you’re already experimenting with prompt writing.

Skills you may already be building:

-          Critical thinking

-          Problem-solving

-          Communication

-          Using AI tools effectively

To learn more, try these free courses:

-          Google AI Essentials Specialization

3.      UX Designer

UX stands for User Experience. UX designers help make websites and apps easier, more accessible, and more enjoyable to use. They spend time thinking about how real people interact with technology.

Ever been frustrated by a confusing website? Or noticed when an app makes something really easy to do? That is the kind of thinking that UX designers use everyday.

Skills you may already be building:

-          Attention to detail

-          Problem solving

-          Observing what works (and what doesn’t)

-          Creativity

To learn more, try this free course:

-          Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Whether you're posting content online, using AI tools, or noticing ways to improve a website, you may already be developing skills that connect to new careers.

-‍Cailey McLaughlin-Nisbet ‍