Jobs and skills

Increasing interest in the future, and attempts to create it, manufacture it, prepare, and apply for it, proactively in the present time, before tomorrow or the future arrives.

led to the reproduction of an old concept of a new world order, “Looking ahead” which captured much of the attention of scientists, experts, and the minds of researchers and academics.

To the point that the science of “Future Foresight” became used within the vocabulary of today's era and beyond.

Looking ahead

Studies confirm that most of the existing jobs in the labor force market will disappear in years to come and will be replaced by new jobs and business functions, on which job markets will mostly depend.

Based on modern technologies of digitally automated devices or management systems technologies and smart applications associated with the field of information technology or the digitalization world, the METAVERSE world is particularly pivotal.

Because the latter is linked to Internet networks, such as cloud computing, electronic simulation systems, virtual reality technologies (Virtual Reality-VR), and augmented reality (Augmented Reality-AR), It has already been talked about in this series, as tools and mechanisms for accessing the world of the metaverse.

In addition to artificial intelligence techniques - AI, many other functions associated with the manufacture of auxiliary devices or used in the performance of work tasks, its delivery in various productive and industrial fields, and in space exploration and real and virtual worlds, as in the case of: -.

Thus, we find that the jobs and technologies of the future (Future Technologies & Jobs) depend mainly on both innovative thinking and creative implementation by humans, especially when performing some specialized job tasks. Such as jobs related to managing websites, jobs related to combating ethical hacking, and designing.

The requirement of Metaverse jobs and skills?

Now, let us take a quick tour together about the jobs and technologies of the current era and the near future in the world of the metaverse so that we are aware of the challenges and requirements of the future and then prepare for it and its challenges.

its features include the determination and self-motivation we have that every rational person has innately towards planning for his future or at the level of his institution or country.

We find that there are many new jobs and skills currently in the world of the metaverse, which are specialized jobs and skills, which can represent value. High, and has a growing demand in labor markets.

The Metaverse Jobs and Skills

As metaverse communities develop, new jobs and skills will appear. Among the jobs and skills required for the metaverse, we mention some examples.

1. The Metaverse Engineer.

This role includes the design and creation of virtual environments within the world of METAVERSE and requires the skills of managing the platforms and societies of the virtual platforms. Advanced planning skills according to 3D modeling, virtual architecture, and user experience design.

2. Designer of virtual economic practices.

on a decision; Designer of smart economic practices in smart cities. The role of the virtual economy designer includes a prominent and important role in the world of the metaverse, as it represents digital currencies, economic management, and investment returns in the virtual world. It also requires the responsibilities of the designer to take into account economic principles before design processes and modern design systems. Designing appropriate virtual transactions and selecting the most appropriate ones from among the virtual goods and services provided by the platform.

• Designs smart economic practices in the metaverse.
• Manages digital currencies, economic management, and investment returns in the virtual world.

3. Virtual Fashion Designer 

Just like in the real world, where virtual characters want fashion and accessories that take into account the appropriate digital identity they represent, virtual fashion designers create, design, and plan virtual clothes and accessories, appropriate according to the nature of the functional tasks of the legal or virtual person, their needs and the characteristics of the communities in which they You exist in it.

• Creates and designs virtual clothes and accessories based on the digital identity of virtual characters (Avatars).

4. Virtual Event Planner 

In metaverse communities, opportunities may be provided for virtual events, events, conferences, and social events, which mimic some activities, processes, and procedures in natural life. Therefore, the functionality of the virtual event planner (Virtual Event Planner - Virtual Conference Planner...) is equally important. received in natural/real life. His role includes and requires responsibilities and participation of attendees in planning and organizing logistics services and preparing event programs, events, and programming agendas for meetings and conferences.

• Plans and organizes virtual events, conferences, and social gatherings within metaverse communities.
• Handl real-life event planning, including logistics and programming.

5. Virtual Marketer

His role requires that he undertake digital promotion and marketing responsibilities, provided that he is familiar with the requirements for designing marketing strategies on virtual platforms, in addition to being proficient in digital marketing operations for virtual products and services and anticipating opportunities for appropriate solutions, with the ability to reach and address target audiences.

• Undertakes digital promotion and marketing responsibilities in the metaverse.
• Designs marketing strategies for virtual products and services.

6. Virtual Reality Developer 

Virtual reality developers build and maintain basic technological systems, so they must have skills in programming, game development, and how to interact and communicate between the virtual world of the metaverse and the software applications that virtual and augmented reality devices and smart glasses such as HoloLens (Microsoft) run on HoloLens) and measuring the quality and efficiency of control of gloves and sensors on the finger and knee.

• Builds and maintains technological systems in the metaverse.
• Requires skills in programming, game development, and interaction between the virtual world and augmented reality devices.

7. AI Trainer 

AI Trainer plays an important role in the Metaverse. That's why AI trainers develop and train AI systems to provide realistic and dynamic interactions within the virtual metaverse environment, they have to be AI professionals.

That means they must be professionals in artificial intelligence, and they must focus on communicating the concepts of the supernatural and the quality of life in the world of the Metaverse.

• Develops and trains AI systems for realistic interactions in the metaverse.
• Requires expertise in artificial intelligence.

 8. Virtual law enforcement officer 

Here comes the role of the law, and its application virtually, to achieve benefits and guarantees for safety, regulate activities, and address any virtual crimes or violations. Virtual law enforcement officers will need skills in cybersecurity and combating cybercrime in the virtual metaverse.

• Enforces virtual laws to ensure safety and regulate activities in the metaverse.
• Needs skills in cybersecurity and combating cybercrime.

9. Psychologist / Virtual Therapist 

As usual with modern technologies that are developed in the current era, and are expected to be more complex in the future, the world tends to rely on psychologists and psychotherapists, to reduce the expected defects and negative effects, which will inevitably be left by supernatural worlds, including The world of the metaverse, because people spend a long time inside these worlds, so mental health support will be necessary, as the role of psychologists or virtual therapists requires providing counseling services specifically designed for all types of virtual environments.

• Provides mental health support for individuals spending time in the metaverse.
• Offers counseling services tailored for virtual environments.

10. Virtual Reality Fitness Trainer 

Fitness trainers carry out their work tasks targeting virtual characters in the metaverse world, so that their physical exercises are influenced by the real owners of the avatar, that is, the users. This is why virtual reality fitness applications have appeared, to keep them moving and active, through virtual exercise procedures, In addition to these specific roles, such as performing interactive activities and managing projects, newer functions and skills may emerge as metaverse technologies advance and user demands as metaverse grow.

• Guides virtual characters in the metaverse through fitness exercises.
• Utilizes virtual reality fitness applications to keep users active.

Conclusion

In this article, I have discussed the emergence of new jobs and skills in the metaverse platforms and communities and conclude by noting that as metaverse technologies advance and user demands grow, additional roles and skills may emerge in this evolving digital platform, so please continue reading the articles series of this episodes.

How does the metaverse work?

When we can change our understanding of how we interact with things around us and are willing to change our perception of how we interact with the objects around us, just that time we can understand the Metaverse world.

In this book, I'm providing answers to many questions related to the world of the Metaverse, and I will present the answers in the form of brief explanations, distributed along the headings of basic paragraphs, and graded according to the questions I mentioned in the introductory paragraph.

In these articles, of Mastering the Metaverse, I discuss.

In these articles, of Mastering the Metaverse, I discuss.

PART (01)

01 Beyond Nature - Mastering the Metaverse

• Philosophy of Metaphysics Vs. Metaverse

02 What is Dubai’s Metaverse strategy?

• What is the historical background of the Metaverse?

03 How does the Metaverse work?

• What is the impact of the Metaverse on the economy, society, and companies?

04 What are the registration tools and devices within Metaverse?
05 What are the most important and largest gaming companies developing for Metaverse?

06 How do people access Metaverse platforms and participate in virtual worlds?

07 What jobs and skills are required in the Metaverse?

08 What digital currencies are used in the Metaverse?

09 What types of goods and products will be exchanged within the Metaverse?

10 What are Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Systems?

Eng. Khalid Moussa Idris

Dubai, U.A.E.