Here's a compilation by Jaideep Kewalramani, COO & Head of Employability at TeamLease Edtech, highlighting some of the top career prospects for students to explore in 2024.1. DATA SCIENTIST Data scientists are the wizards of the digital age. They analyse large and complex data sets to provide insights and solutions for various business problems. Data science is one of the hottest and fastest-growing fields globally, with applications in almost every industry. Data scientists can earn an average salary ranging from Rs 14L to Rs 25L per annum.2.  ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING AI and ML engineers are the architects of the intelligent future. They design, develop, and deploy AI and ML systems and applications that automate tasks, enhance efficiency, and create new possibilities. These engineers are transforming the world, and these engineers are in high demand. They can earn an average salary of Rs 11L to Rs 21L per annum.3. DIGITAL MARKETER Digital marketers are the masters of the online world. They use various digital channels and platforms to promote and sell products and services to a large and diverse audience. Digital marketing is a booming and dynamic field, with businesses increasingly shifting to online platforms. Digital marketers can specialise in areas such as SEO, social media, content, and email, earning an average salary of Rs 4L to Rs 15L per annum.4. CYBERSECURITY ANALYST Cybersecurity analysts are the guardians of the cyber world. They protect and secure an organisation's data and systems from cyberattacks and threats.With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, cybersecurity is a crucial and challenging field. Analysts can work in various sectors, including IT, banking, and defence, earning an average salary of Rs 6L to Rs 20L per annum.5. PROMPT ENGINEER Prompt engineers are experts in language models. They optimise the output of language models like ChatGPT by crafting input prompts that help these models understand the desired output. It is a new and emerging field with applications in various industries. Engineers in this field can earn an average salary of ?5L to ?10L per annum.6. GREEN SPECIALISTS Green specialists are champions of the environment. They work in various roles contributing to environmental preservation, conservation, and sustainability. Green careers are gaining importance as the world faces environmental issues. Specialists can work in sectors like energy, agriculture, construction, transportation, waste management, policy, research, and consulting. Salaries for green specialists can range from Rs 4L to Rs 40L per annum, depending on the role and specialisation.
--Courtesy: India Today