Observed Signal · Jan 13, 2021 · Market Trend Report · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Job Trends 2021: More Job Security for the Future
The article reports Gehalt.de's Job Trends for 2021, analyzing where job seekers see security amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on user search data, open roles across job boards, and client discussions, the study highlights four key trends. Trend 1: Cloud architecture professionals are in demand as many work from home and require reliable access to clouds and servers; median salary around EUR 64,900 per year. Trend 2: Online retail surges, with e-commerce roles offering around EUR 39,900 on average; performance marketing managers in online commerce earn around EUR 50,500 median. Trend 3: Medicine, research, and care remain essential, with virologists averaging EUR 62,200; lab assistants around EUR 36,400; care staff around EUR 44,200. Trend 4: Gaming and Lebensmittel industries grow, with game developers at EUR 42,700 and Lebensmitteltechniker at EUR 40,300. The article also notes that flexible education paths (apprenticeships) can lead to secure careers and that hybrid work remains a common goal for many employers and workers.
Non-technical industry trend report; general employment insights applicable across sectors.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Gehalt.de's Job Trends 2021 are based on searches by Gehalt.de users, open positions in selected job boards, and client consultations.
- Cloud Architects median salary: EUR 64,900 per year.
- Online retail expansion with e-commerce professionals averaging EUR 39,900; Performance Marketing Managers in online retail averaging EUR 50,500.
- Medical/Research/Care salaries: Virologists EUR 62,200; Lab assistants EUR 36,400; Nursing staff EUR 44,200.
- Gaming and Lebensmittel sectors show salaries: Game developers EUR 42,700; Lebensmitteltechniker EUR 40,300.
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