In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 states that 92 million jobs will be lost in the next 5 years. Globally, the job market will change by 22%. However, the report also mentions more than 17 crore new job options. But there is also a big question that what will happen to those currently employed people whose jobs are being reported as being in danger.
These 21 types of jobs will end by 2030 – report
Here is a list of 21 types of jobs which are expected to disappear in the next five years. This list is based on data from official sources like World Economic Forum, LinkedIn, and London Institute of Banking and Technology.
1. Postal Service Clerk
2. Bank Tellers and Related Clerks
3. Data Entry Clerk
4. Retail Cashier and Ticket Clerk
5. Administrative Assistant and Executive Secretary
6. Printing and Related Trade Workers
7. Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll Clerk
8. Material-Recording and Stock-Keeping Clerk
9. Transportation Attendants and Conductors
10. Door-to-door salespeople, news and street vendors, and related workers
11. Graphic Designer
12. Claims Adjuster, Examiner and Investigator
13. Legal Officer
14. Legal Secretary
15. Telemarketer
16. Basic IT Support Role
17. Assembly Line Worker
18. Machine Operator
19. Workers who lift and handle goods in warehouse.
20. Insurance Underwriter
21. Travel Agent
Why are jobs at risk?
The threat behind the 21 types of jobs which are likely to disappear is being attributed to Artificial Intelligence (AI). As companies shift to AI and increase their investments, legacy jobs are disappearing and new job roles are emerging. In such a situation, the only way out is to master new skills.
According to a report, 85% of the employers are preparing to upskill their workforce, 70% are talking about hiring new skilled people, while 40% of the employers are ready to lay off the employees as the old skills are no longer required and 50% are planning to merge the growing positions while reducing the number of employees.
