Careers News

The jobs least and most likely to be taken over by robots

Technology has been changing the way we work for a long time.

But which jobs are most likely to become automated, and which will we still need to have that personal touch for?

We’ve created a handy infographic showcasing the 5 least likely and 5 most likely jobs to be taken over by robots.

Technology of the future – today

All this talk of robots taking our jobs, artificial intelligence, and machine learning can seem a bit fanciful. It’s all way off in the future, right?

Well, there are some pretty incredible things being done right now.

Blue Peanut Virtual Medicine Work Experience

A 7-week virtual medicine work experience placement with Hazelvalley Family practice. You will be seeing real patients, learning how to take a history and diagnose medical problems. Network with other students and fully qualified doctors.

The programme runs between 21 December 2021 and 28 January 2022 and is packed with live GP clinics and clinical training. All you need is a PC with a webcam and microphone and you can log in to the surgery from anywhere in the world.

Hogan Lovells Life Sciences and Health Care Virtual Program

Hogan Lovells Life Sciences Learning Hub provides an insight into life as a Junior Associate at a global elite Law Firm. For you this means working with experts in their field, collaborating across different legal specialties, to help our clients solve the toughest legal issues.

Our virtual program allows you to experience different tasks typically handled by a Junior Associate, giving you a flavour of what an opportunity with Hogan Lovells can offer. Access the program from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit around your other commitments. In return, gain valuable skills and commercial awareness to help you stand out in the application process.

No prior legal knowledge or work experience is required to participate in this course, and your work will not be used for assessment purposes.

Science without Borders® International Student Art Contest

The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art.

This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.

The theme for this year’s 10th Annual Science without Borders® Challenge is “Ridge to Reef.”

Entries are open until 7 March 2022.

Find out more and enter here: 

Little Black Dress Spooky Story Competition

The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present this annual spooky story competition, sponsored by Little Black Dress Productions.

The judges will be looking for good quality original, unpublished writing with engaging characters and a compelling narrative including an excellent beginning, middle and end. Entries must be rated PG and should address the set theme.

The deadline for entries is 24 March 2022.

Find out more and enter here: 

AIM | Start Me Up: An Introduction to the Music Industry

Saturday, 27 November 2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online

Start Me Up is a two-hour music industry expert-led seminar dedicated to introducing you to the 21st century music business. You’ll learn about careers in music – and discover how to start a career of your own.

You’ll hear from a range of experts and artists about the skills required to succeed in the modern industry – including artist management, promotion, distribution and entrepreneurship. You’ll hear from AIM students about how internship opportunities are connecting them with the music business before they even finish their degree.

Find out more: 

 

Melissa Dillon and Robyn Cardamone

Careers & VET Coordinators