What kind of jobs are you interested in now? This time, we conducted a survey of the most frequently read jobs in 2023 from the "Find Future Jobs" section of Gakken Kids Net, where you can look up more than 200 jobs.
The top 10 jobs are ranked as the hottest jobs in 2024. In the latter half of the article, we will introduce the top 5 most read jobs in 2023 from the same "Certifications & Exams" corner.
Game creators again topped the list! eSports players make their first appearance!
In the 2024 rankings, the newly created eSports players are in fifth place for the first time due to the high level of interest in the society. So it turns out that people are paying attention, too.
In the top five, game creators continue to be No. 1, up from No. 5 last time, and cake designers are No. 2, up from No. 5 last time. Cake designer moved up from No. 5 to No. 2, while pastry chef, which came in at No. 7, also seems to have been looked into by many children.
Soccer players also held on to third place. Childcare workers came in fourth place from second last time, but their popularity seems to be strong. Hair stylists and hair designers, who were in fourth place last time, were in eighth place this time.
I think the fact that nurses (#6) and doctors (#9) were not ranked in 2023 may be due to the fact that the attention to medical professions has decreased as the new coronavirus infection countermeasures and the epidemic have begun to settle down.
1st Game creator
Game creator is a term for everyone involved in the production of computer and smartphone games. Game production is a collaborative effort involving dozens to a hundred specialists. There are planning positions, such as planners who think about what kind of game to create, and technical positions, such as scenario writers who write the story and programmers who program the game to run correctly. Programmers, as well as those who aspire to other jobs, should learn basic knowledge of computers and programming languages. The development period of a game is as long as one to two years, and passion is also necessary.
2nd Cake Designer
Cake designers are responsible for creating original cakes for special occasions such as weddings and parties, as well as for TV and magazine photo shoots. In addition to the skills required to make sweets, design and originality are also required. After learning the basics of cake baking at a vocational school or a college or high school with confectionery courses, and after training at a confectionery store, one can design one's own cakes. It is also important to learn the sugar craft necessary for decorating.
3rd Soccer player
Soccer players are one of the most flowery professions among professional athletes. They sign a contract with a soccer club team and are rewarded for their success. Japan's professional soccer leagues are divided into J1, J2, and J3, and players strive to win championships in each class. An increasing number of players are scouted by foreign teams and play outside of Japan. To become a professional soccer player, a player can play for a high school or university team and be scouted by a professional club team, or he can join a youth team of a professional soccer club (a training organization run by a professional soccer club) and be recognized for his success and join the club.
4th Nursery school teacher
Childcare workers play the role of "parents plus teacher" who take care of and nurture children. They are suited to those who have the nurturing power and playful spirit to deal with those who cannot be reasoned with by adults. In addition to taking care of children, nursery school teachers also help children with lifestyle-related matters such as diet, as well as with language and motor development. National certification is required to become a childcare worker. Qualification can be obtained by graduating from a training facility (university, junior college, or vocational school) designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, or by passing the nursery teacher examination, which is held twice a year. Although the number of infants and toddlers is decreasing due to the declining birthrate, the national and local governments are actively providing "child-rearing support," and opportunities for nursery school teachers are expanding.
5th e-sports player
eSports players compete in competitive computer and video game tournaments and aim to win. eSports stands for "electronic sports," and although there are no qualifications to become an eSports player, it is difficult to become a professional just because you like games. It is difficult to become a professional just because you like video games. It is advisable to acquire knowledge and skills at a high school or university that offers specialized courses and departments. If you perform well in tournaments, you may be scouted by professional gaming teams, and the Japan e-Sports Union (JeSU) issues its own professional licenses based on your performance in tournaments. The popularity of e-sports overseas is even greater than in Japan, and it may become an Olympic sport in the future.
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What is the profession you would like to be in the future? It doesn't matter if your occupation is not listed in the "Find Future Jobs" section. It would be great if you could also tell us why.
The article on "e-sports players," which ranked 5th this time, was newly created last year. In order to create articles on occupations of high interest to everyone, we are also looking for occupations that people "want to know about.
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Official soccer referees are qualified to officiate at official matches. There are different levels from Level 4 to Level 1, and the sponsoring organization differs depending on the rank. The first step, Level 4, is sponsored by each prefecture, and anyone can obtain it by attending a training session. The only requirement is that the participant must be at least 12 years old and in good physical and mental health. If you are currently playing soccer or enjoy watching live soccer broadcasts, feel free to take up the challenge.
The e-Typing Master is a certification test to determine how fast and accurately one can type on a computer keyboard. Some computer novices may be self-taught in keyboard typing, which is a common stumbling block for computer novices, but it is difficult to type while checking the letters (kana and alphabet) on the keyboard surface. The e-Typing Master is a certification test to improve the skill of "touch typing," in which you type without looking at your hand and with your gaze fixed on the monitor (screen), and anyone can take the test.
The History Proficiency Test is a test to acquire knowledge and understanding of history that is different from school tests and exam questions. It does not test the results of memorization, but rather asks students to think about the events behind world events, and covers topics seen and heard in TV epic dramas and quiz shows. Studying history is meaningful not only for learning about the past, but also for acquiring better wisdom and ideas about how humanity should live toward the future. Grade 5 for elementary school students and Grade 4 for junior high school students is a standard level that can be challenged based on what they have studied in school.
The Writing Comprehension and Writing Composition Proficiency Test (Writing Test) is a test of writing skills for writing easy-to-understand sentences. For example, it tests not only whether students have mastered the basics of writing, such as the ability to arrange items such as "who," "where," "when," "what," "why," and "how" in order, but also the ability to read the necessary information from materials and graphs. The first goal for elementary and junior high school students is Level 4. By developing the ability to read and write sentences, students will be able to overcome their dislike of writing long sentences, and will also be able to prepare for writing questions on the high school entrance exam.
The Home Cooking Proficiency Test is a test of comprehensive knowledge and skills in cooking. Passing the test does not guarantee a job in that field, but it is a good benchmark for testing one's skills. More than a quarter of the examinees are elementary and junior high school students. Levels 4 and 5 are completed online, so you can take the test at home from your smartphone or tablet. Levels 1 to 3 have a second practical test, and it is said that "passing level 2 is enough to open a cooking school.
Ranking of the occupations elementary school students would like to have in the future
There is a survey conducted by Gakken Research Institute of General Education, asking actual elementary school students about "the job they want to have in the future. Gakken Kids Net has also published an article summarizing the results.
It would be interesting to see if there is any difference between the job and the one you are looking for in the "Find Future Jobs" section, by clicking on the link button below and comparing the two.
