Job Roles for Freshers in 2024

Overview

• Demand and supply for job roles constantly change.
• Importance of being highly skilled to achieve S-tier status.
• Discussion of lucrative careers for freshers in India for 2024.

Key Points

• Context: The lecture discusses various job roles and their ratings based on demand, competition, and market trends.
• 2024 Focus: Job roles are evaluated specifically for 2024; what was relevant in 2021 may not be applicable now.

Job Role Ratings

1. Product Manager

• Rating: B
• Challenges: Many freshers confuse product management with project management.
• Key Point: Requires decision-making on what to build, which is difficult for freshers lacking experience.

2. UI/UX Designer

• Rating: B
• Market Dynamics: High demand in early-stage startups but decreases over time as companies mature.
• Advice: Look for opportunities abroad for better job prospects.

3. Full Stack Developer

• Rating: C
• Market Changes: Increased competition due to oversupply of developers after tech funding boom.
• Advice: Must stand out in a highly competitive market; many applicants for few roles.

4. Content Writer

• Rating: C
• Competition: Threat from AI tools like ChatGPT; requires domain expertise to excel.
• Advice: Position as a researcher rather than just a writer.

5. VFX and 3D Artist

• Rating: C
• Current Demand: Low demand, but future potential with growing film and media projects.
• Advice: Skills in tools like Blender, After Effects needed.

6. Content Creator

• Rating: A
• Market Trends: High demand for content creation in companies as organic content becomes vital.
• Advice: Benefits of being a content creator are high when linked with companies.

7. AI/ML Engineer

• Rating: A
• Types of Roles: Research roles have limited commercial value; practical application roles are in demand.
• Advice: Focus on using existing models and APIs for solving real-world problems.

8. Digital Marketing Specialist

• Rating: C
• Market Changes: Automation has simplified ad management; competition is high.
• Advice: Combining digital marketing with content creation is advised for better results.

9. Sales Executive

• Rating: S
• Value of the Role: Critical for generating revenue; less competition compared to digital roles.
• Advice: Choose a company with high demand for products to make sales easier.

10. Video Editor

• Rating: A
• Demand Surge: Increased demand for video content creation; low supply of skilled editors.
• Advice: Many job openings available; lucrative salaries for good editors.

11. Robotics Engineer

• Rating: C
• Market Potential: Currently low demand but expected to grow with technology advancements.

12. Actor

• Rating: C
• Risk Factors: High risk with low success rates; not a reliable career path for freshers.

Conclusion

• Ratings are based on supply-demand dynamics, not individual skill levels.
• Encouragement for freshers to understand these roles within the current job market context.