12 Jobs That Will (Probably) Never Get Replaced by Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is shaking up the way people do business. Automation has streamlined business processes and improved customer experience. Unfortunately, this often comes at the cost of jobs all across America and the rest of the world. In fact, people often wonder if there are any remaining jobs that AI can’t replace.

Fortune magazine estimates that AI could replace as many as 40% of American jobs over the next 15 years. MarketWatch estimates that 30 million workers in America could end up booted out of their professions by bots.

Over the years, blue-collar workers faced the greatest threat of losing their jobs to AI. This is no longer the case. Even college graduates may need to reconsider their career paths in the near future. Here are some jobs that may become increasingly lost to automation as well as some AI replacing jobs statistics:

• Bookkeeping clerks: Experts believe this field will see an 8% decline by 2024
• Telemarketers: There is a 3% decline so far due to robocalls and other forms of automation.
• Retail Workers: More people are getting accustomed to self-service machines. Self-checkout will become a $5 billion business by 2024
• Proofreaders: Hemingway, Grammarly, Microsoft Word spellcheck and other software options now automate proofreading for writers.
• Receptionist: People use apps, scheduling systems and even automated phone systems to make reservations or schedule meetings.

Jobs That AI Can’t Replace

In spite of this, there are dozens of jobs that AI may never eliminate. These jobs require creativity, complex thought and human interaction.

1) COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS

The main reason this job won’t disappear any time soon is that it’s behind much of the automation. An analyst evaluates the systems in use at an organization, identifies potential problems and then comes up with solutions. These solutions typically come through automating processes in new or better ways. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that by 2028, there will be a 9% increase in opportunities for this field.

2) SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS

While computer systems analysts identify problems and potential solutions, software developers create those solutions. Even so, these professionals work on more than just automation software. They also develop games and productivity apps. Not surprisingly, they will see an exceptionally high job growth rate of 21% by 2028.

3) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The growth of technology, as well as other opportunities in the market, leads to the creation of thousands of small businesses every year. The U.S. Small Business Administration estimates that there are 30.2 million small businesses active in America as of 2018. All of these businesses rely on managers and executives to create strategies and lead employees. The BLS believes CEO jobs will see a growth of 6% by 2028.

4) MARKETING MANAGERS

Marketers are behind the ads you see online and on billboard signs around town. They help to boost sales or even awareness of a cause by getting the organization’s message and offerings before as many people as possible. They tend to oversee advertising and promotions, while also dabbling in sales. BLS estimates a job growth rate of 8% by 2028.

5) PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGERS

PR specialists are similar to marketing managers with one distinguishing factor. Marketers want to get an organization seen by as many people as possible. PR people are more focused on how people perceive the brand when they see it. They rely on similar tools to achieve this same goal, including ad campaigns and social media. PR managers also have the same growth rate as marketing managers.

6) EVENT PLANNERS

Marketing and PR firms often provide event planning as a service. This profession requires high levels of creativity, attention-to-detail, organization skills and teamwork abilities. Planners may work independently or for a firm and may handle events ranging from business conferences to art festivals. The profession should see a growth rate of 7% by 2028.

7) WRITERS AND AUTHORS

Both marketers and PR specialists rely on writers to create content for their campaigns. As the mantra goes in marketing, “Content is king.” These writers create social media posts, articles and copy for brochures. Many also write scripts for movies and TV ads, as well as fiction and nonfiction books. It’s an easy field to get into but a difficult one to excel in. There is no growth projection because of this, but BLS expects competition to increase.

8) GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Another creative profession that may escape bot takeover for a long time is graphic design. These professionals focus on visuals. They create everything from logos to product packaging and billboard signs. This makes them another ally of both marketers and PR specialists. Like writing, this is an easy field to get into but a difficult one to excel in. It will experience a 10-year growth rate of just 3% by 2028.

9) SOCIAL WORKERS

These professionals are often associated with Child Protective Services in America, but they dedicate their lives to serving their communities in many other roles. Social workers often find employment in settlement houses, mental health clinics and hospitals. The opioid epidemic has also increased the need for their services in child welfare programs. For this and other reasons, this field will see job growth of 11% from 2018 to 2028.

10) PSYCHIATRISTS

Over the past few years, researchers and health care professionals brought the state of mental health to light in America. As the stigma attached to mental illness gradually fades, more people seek help from professionals. Chief among them are psychiatrists, who have the ability to not just provide “talk therapy” but also prescribe medication. BLS estimates a 10-year job growth increase of 14% by 2028.

11) DOCTORS

Of equal and sometimes greater importance to mental health is physical health. Doctors perform work that ranges from life-saving surgery to cosmetic procedures. The path from student to practitioner is long, especially for those who specialize. The difficulty in entering this profession has led to a reported shortage, which keeps salaries high. Surgeons and physicians may also see a 7% growth in their professions by 2028.

12) LAWYERS

America is often called the most litigious nation in the world. Citizens have many rights, which lawyers get called upon to defend on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. Many people say the legal field is saturated, but there are still many available opportunities. It’s also arguably one of the safest professions as a bot cannot represent a human in the court of law — or, at least, not yet. Job growth projections for this profession stand at 6% by 2028.

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