10 most prestigious professions. The most unprestigious professions of the modern job market

Every year, a huge number of school graduates and their parents face a difficult question - where to go to study. Without a doubt, choosing a specialty is a very responsible life step. It is very good when the choice of a future field of activity is determined by vocation, but it would be nice if you could also earn a living in it. This is where the question arises of what professions are considered prestigious in Russia.

10th place. Freelancers - earning an average of about 25,000 rubles

Begins TOP 10 most prestigious professions in Russia with a profession called freelancer. Thanks to the rapid development of technology, the time when fruitful and successful work was associated with daily presence in the office has sunk into summer. A freelancer can perform almost any amount of work with equal efficiency and efficiency from the comfort of his own home. At the same time, he is relieved of the need to spend his rather expensive time on moving.

For the employer, cooperation with such an employee also brings considerable benefits, since the return from a freelancer is no worse than that of a full-time office employee, and he is paid only for the specific work performed. In addition, there is no need to equip the workplace, pay sick leave and vacation pay. Another positive nuance is that you can refuse the services of a freelancer at any time, while the dismissal of a full-time employee is associated with certain difficulties.

Therefore, it is quite understandable why today a fairly large number of people opt for the profession of a freelancer, whose earnings on average do not fall below 25,000 rubles, and often exceed this level.

9th place. Sales managers - from 30,000 to 60,000 rubles

Sales managers are in high demand in the service sector. Employers have the advantage of those employees who know how to perfectly understand either the goods or services they offer to consumers and who have the talent to find an approach to any client. High-class sales managers have high communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to competently build relationships with potential buyers. The management is ready to pay serious money to them.

According to the forecasts of labor market specialists, in Russia the demand for this profession will be high for more than a decade. The salary of a manager, depending on his professional level, ranges from 30,000 to 60,000 rubles.

8th place. Specialists in nano and biotechnology - 50,000 rubles

In modern science, biotechnologies and nanotechnologies are considered to have great prospects. Most of the world's countries understand this, and therefore actively support developments in this direction. It is certainly clear to everyone that the state that is the first to make a breakthrough in this direction will have significant advantages that can bring it to a leading position in the world.

For this reason, specialties related to nanotechnology look very promising and prestigious. There are very few competent specialists involved in this field of science, and therefore they earn quite a lot of money by receiving each new development. The salary of specialists in these areas starts from 30,000 and goes up to 65,000 rubles.

7th place. Marketers - 50,000 rubles

Despite the presence of stagnation, consumers are still very interested in novelties of the market. According to experts, over the next few years there will be a gradual filling of the market with goods produced in Russia. And if so, then marketers will be needed for their promotion. A marketer with unconditional literacy is an important component of the success of any company in the market. Most manufacturers know this axiom and they are ready to pay for the work of highly qualified specialists with fairly substantial sums. The salary level of the marketing director is 300,000 rubles. Needless to say, this is in direct proportion to the level at which the company is located. On average, marketers earn around 50,000 rubles.

6th place. Auditors - 40,000 rubles

The interest of school graduates in professions related to the financial sector is not decreasing. An auditor is a representative of one of the most prestigious professions in Russia. By the nature of his activity, he checks accounting documents, audits financial statements, reconciles accounting books and many other documents. At the request of clients, he is able to advise the organization on accounting issues and arrange accounting. Some companies include an auditor in the staff of their company, while the majority invites an outside specialist. The auditor's rates start from 40,000 rubles.

5th place. Web programmers and designers - from 40,00 to 200,000 rubles

Over the past few years, such IT specialists as web designers and web programmers have become one of the professions that are consistently in demand in Russia, highly paid and prestigious. All specialties related to computer software are among the most promising. Not a single company can reach significant heights today if it has not established the promotion of its products on the Internet.

The salary of IT specialists is comparable to the rates paid to economists and lawyers. It should be noted that the field of information technology has a reputation for being an industry prone to very rapid development. Over time, more and more new directions are formed in it, which leads to an increase in the need for specialists in this field, and guarantees its availability in the near foreseeable future. The minimum salary of IT specialists is 40,000 rubles, and the ceiling can exceed 200,000.

4th place. Engineers - from 35,000 to 60,000 rubles

The fourth place belongs to engineering and technical specialties. The shortage of specialists in enterprises specializing in industrial production is becoming more and more noticeable. For this reason, the demand for engineers is growing. Employers are most interested in recruiting graduates of technical universities. The salary level for engineers ranges from 35,000 to 60,000 rubles.

3rd place. Doctors - from 45,000 rubles to 70,000

Doctors, as usual, are among the top three in the ranking of professions that are in the greatest demand, and therefore prestigious. There is an urgent need for specialists of a narrow profile. Taking into account the fact that almost everywhere there is a pronounced shortage of medical workers, graduates of medical universities have a firm belief that they can easily get a job in almost any medical institution. Dentists earn the most among doctors, whose salary can reach 70,000 rubles, with a lower threshold of at least 45,000 rubles.

2nd place. Programmers - from 50,000 to 80,000 rubles

Programmers are located on the second line of the rating. For high-level specialists in this profile is so large that they can easily demand a salary of 50,000 to 80,000 rubles. Programmers are engaged in the development and configuration of software. The most demanded for today in Russia are programmers specializing in 1C.

1st place. Lawyers - from 40,000 to 120,000 rubles

Lawyers are in the first position of prestigious professions in Russia. There is practically no such field of activity in which it would be possible to do without them. Lawyers with experience in working with international law, who are able to support contracts concluded with foreign companies, are in special demand. The negative side of this profession can be called the nuance that employers prefer to hire lawyers with rich practical experience, and young professionals have to work for some time in the future, seeking the opportunity to take a highly paid position. If a novice lawyer receives no more than 40,000 rubles, then the salary of an experienced lawyer can exceed 120,000 rubles.

Everyone has their own concept of the prestige of the profession. Someone wants to get a highly paid specialty. It is important for someone to be at the top of the career ladder. Prestigious can be a job for which there is a great demand, and the supply is limited. In some cases, prestige is a consequence of fashion. However, this is all relative.

The builders of the underground decently earn, but the difficult conditions of their work make the prestige of this work not so obvious. Conversely, doctors have a very modest salary, great physical activity and no less responsibility. However, competitions in medical universities do not fall over the years. And yet there are ratings of professions. They change regularly depending on the economic situation and trends in the labor market. Why are the owners of a prestigious specialty today in the “top”, but tomorrow I can’t find a job? Let's try to figure it out.

What influences the popularity of the profession

social affiliation.

Representatives of the “golden youth” will prefer to work in highly paid sectors of the market, and young people from the working urban outskirts may be happy with a scarce working specialty. And everyone in their segment will be considered the owner of a prestigious profession.

Career prospect.

If a specialty opens doors, and behind them is a long road that leads to increased prosperity and the achievement of high goals, then this is an honorable path. It makes sense to follow it.

Possibility of self-realization.

A job that does not demand talent, knowledge gained at an educational institution, as well as skills and experience accumulated in the career process, ceases to be attractive. It is rare that a person imagines himself in the role of a dry function, and not a thinking and creative unit. Therefore, an interesting profession is always prestigious.

High labor costs.

"Top" specialties, as a rule, require a lot of dedication and time. Work done quickly, without investing effort, mind and emotions, does not bring truly noticeable results. A successful specialist always works hard. In order to reach a level where both he and his work will bring dividends.

Prospects of the specialty.

When choosing a future job, sometimes you should look a few years ahead. A profession that is invisible today in just a couple of years can become the “queen of the market”. So it once happened with specialists in the field of IT-technologies. Today they are among the top three most prestigious, and once their future was shrouded in a fog of uncertainty. True, in order to choose a promising job for yourself, you need to have a good instinct and analytical skills.

Influence.

By and large, any work affects something. The work of a janitor - for the cleanliness of the streets, an economist - for the financial stability of an enterprise, a teacher - for the level of education of the younger generation. However, some professions, as they say, rule the world. For example, the professionalism of diplomats can affect the prestige of a country. And the quality of the work of officials affects the level of development of entire regions. No wonder they say that the prestige of a position is directly related to great responsibility.

Salary.

Many call this category the main criterion of prestige. Maybe it is so. After all, a wealthy person, as a rule, stands at one of the highest social levels. He is smart, works hard, is successfully implemented, influential and respected in society.

The evolution of prestigious professions in Russia

The popularity of professions in our country has changed in different historical periods. It depended on economic and political situations, the level of social development and public preferences.

At the beginning of the 20th century, before the revolution, the education sector was actively developing in the country. Therefore, teachers of parochial and secular schools, vocational schools were in demand. In those years, the teacher was considered perhaps the most respected person in society.

In the 1920s, labor market trends were influenced by emancipation. She unified male and female specialties. Women learned how to operate agricultural machinery, went to serve in the army, became politicians, took positions in power.

The 1930s in Russia were the time for the development of aviation. Therefore, the profession of a pilot was extremely popular. The names of Valery Chkalov, Georgy Baidukov, Alexander Belyakov, Anatoly Lyapidevsky and other testers make up the history of our country.

During the Great Patriotic War, the situation forced him to master professions related to the defense of the motherland. The issue of prestige was relegated to the background for a while. Not only men, but also women became scouts, pilots, radio operators, and specialists in other military specialties. One of the most sought-after jobs was the medical profession.

In the 1950s, when the country was recovering from the war, builders and engineers were in demand. In the same years, medicine also became popular. Competitions in medical universities began to grow. The electronic industry was also actively developing, where competent techies were required.

The 60s in Russia became the time of romance. Everyone wanted to become geologists and geographers. The person who visited the expedition aroused envy and respect. After Yuri Gagarin's flight into space, everyone dreamed of becoming cosmonauts, but this profession, of course, was not given to everyone.

The 1970s gave impetus to scientific specialties. Scientists were required in many branches, especially those that served as the basis for the development of the national economy and industry. Research workers, especially those with PhD degrees, were among the highest paid professionals

The late 70s and 80s were remembered for the popularity of engineering specialties. Diplomats, military men and athletes were also held in high esteem. We began to actively train specialists for the oil and gas industry and forestry.

The 90s are the time of new professions that came to us along with market relations. Managers of various formats, marketers, economists, lawyers, PR specialists, stylists, image makers and other previously unknown specialties appeared on the labor market in large numbers, which quickly became in demand and then prestigious. More mundane professions - teachers, engineers, builders for several years remained outsiders in the ratings.

And finally, the 2000s became the era of digital technologies and all professions associated with them. IT-specialties still continue to hold leadership positions in the labor market.

The most demanded professions according to statistics of recent years

In October 2018, the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion conducted a survey on which specialties Russians would prefer to all others. 26% of respondents voted for the profession of a doctor, although they acknowledged that the income in it is not the highest. It is curious that in 2012 only 12% would like to become doctors. Further places were distributed between teachers (14%), legal professions (15%), politicians (13%) and oil workers (12%).

According to the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation for 2019, Russia lacks:

teachers;
engineers;
doctors of various profiles;
builders;
drivers;
qualified locksmiths, mechanics and workers of other specialties.

Many open vacancies in the following areas:

information technology and the Internet;
bookkeeping and accounting;
sales and service area.

Top 20 prestigious professions

IT professionals, including a programmer, web designer, web analyst, information security specialist, mobile application developer, account manager, interior designer, software tester, seo optimizer, visualizer, web architect, etc. ..
Engineers for the development of industrial sectors.
Designers for the implementation of projects in the field of development, construction of housing and infrastructure facilities.
Developers of automated systems and robots.
QMS-managers are specialists in the implementation of quality management technologies.
Employees for the oil and gas industries - geologists, geophysicists, drilling engineers, field developers.
Business analysts for the provision of services in the banking sector, mining, IT technologies, construction, trade, consulting, etc.
Financiers - employees of investment funds, financial services, banks and stock exchanges, tax authorities, financial companies, economic divisions of government bodies.
Project managers for the implementation of projects and programs in any industry.
Specialists in the prevention and elimination of risks (risk managers).
Physicians of subspecialty and new medical professions, such as a molecular nutritionist, a developer of implants and cyberprostheses, a network doctor for working in telemedicine, specialists in new biomaterials and cellular products, etc.
Biotechnologists - developers of new methods of treatment of various diseases.
Microbiologists - study microorganisms for the production of antivirals, broad-spectrum drugs, vitamins, and other medicines.
Agrotechnologists are specialists in new technologies in the field of agriculture, the development of tillage systems, fertilizers and plant protection.
Psychotherapists.
Web marketers.
Business coaches.
Top level athletes.
Lawyers and attorneys.
Working specialties - electricians, welders, locksmiths, operators for the maintenance of special equipment.

On the threshold of September 1, Ogonyok tried to figure out which university in the world is cooler. The scoring method seemed to be the most objective - when the university receives a comprehensive "credit" based on the sum of points awarded based on the results of studying the opinions of the scientific community (a survey of 6354 scientists around the world), employers (2339 people), citation of scientific works of university employees. In the 2008/09 academic year*, the group of leaders looked like this:

1) Harvard University, USA

Number of points: 100

Founded: 1636

Number of students: 29.9 thousand

What is famous for: longest of all competitors holds the status of the best university in the world. Harvard also holds the record for the most billionaire alumni. Michael Bloomberg, Sumner Redstone, David Rockefeller - 54 people in total.

2) Yale University, USA

Number of points: 99.8

Founded: 1701

Number of students: 11.9 thousand

What is famous for: has a reputation as a forge of personnel for the upper strata of the establishment. Four of its graduates signed the US Declaration of Independence, and five became presidents of the country. The formula "not only knowledge, but also connections" is about Yale.

3) University of Cambridge, UK

Number of points: 99.5

Founded: 1209

Number of students: 25.5 thousand

What is famous for: among its graduates, there are the most Nobel laureates - 83. Today, this is the largest figure among higher educational institutions in the world.

4) Oxford University (University of Oxford), UK

Number of points: 98.9

Founded: 1117

Number of students: 23.6 thousand

What is famous for: record holder for the number of celebrities who graduated from it. The list of alumni includes: Roger Bacon, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Johnson, Harold Macmillan, Graham Greene, Jonathan Swift, Adam Smith, Lewis Carroll, D. R. R. Tolkien and others.

5) California Tech institute(California Institute of Technology), USA

Number of points: 98.6

Founded: 1920

Number of students: 2.2 thousand

What is famous for: the most advanced in terms of the number of developed space and aviation projects. The base university for NASA: the first American satellite and a series of space probes were created here.

6) Imperial College London, UK

Number of points: 98.4

Founded: 1907

Number of students: 12.6 thousand

What is famous for: College scientists are the main newsmakers of modern medicine. And all thanks to the School of Medicine at the college.

7) University College London, UK

Number of points: 98.1

Founded: 1826

Number of students: 21.6 thousand

What is famous for: the first English university to challenge student discrimination based on class, race and religion. In the 19th century, he began to enroll women in the course, today he holds the championship in the number of women professors.

8) University of Chicago, USA

Number of points: 98

Founded: 1890

Number of students: 15 thousand

What is famous for: economic research. More than a dozen Chicago economists have become Nobel laureates. Among them is Milton Friedman, the founder of the theory of monetarism. The current President of the United States, Barack Obama, taught constitutional law there, and his wife, Michelle, was the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

9) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Number of points: 96.7

Founded: 1861

Number of students: 10.3 thousand

What is famous for: the largest center for the training of scientific and industrial specialists in the field of high-tech. MIT is often called the mecca of computer technology and innovation. The university conducts the most advanced research in the field of artificial intelligence.

10) Columbia University (Columbia University), USA

Number of points: 96.3

Founded: 1754

Number of students: 23.7 thousand

What is famous for: here, for the first time in the United States, anthropology and political science began to be taught, and here the first ever experiment on the splitting of the uranium atom was carried out.

At a certain stage of his life, a person begins to think about choosing his future field of activity and is interested in determining, for himself and his loved ones, the best prospects and positions.

Each of the graduates studies all professions in detail, determines the degree of their prestige, as well as the opportunity to find their own business and build a career that would maximally satisfy a person morally and financially.

The prestige of the position is taken as the basis here. Let's figure out what is invested in this concept. All people strive for success, they want to be the best, the first, to have authority among their own environment, and the future profession will make you feel that way.

Most often, a person chooses a job here that is well-known, one that has a lot of positive reviews. All these responses are based on high wages, comfortable working conditions, and so on. The choice is sometimes greatly influenced by the media, which largely influences the opinion of the population.

profitability (notaries, entrepreneurs, ministers;
criminality (policemen, security guards, bodyguards);
dangers (rescuers, military, doctors, astronauts).

There is a tendency for representatives of technical specialties to develop. Every specialist has a dream of being in demand as much as possible in the near future, of the possibility of self-development and increasing their own profitability. To do this, now we need to try to understand which path to follow in order to secure a bright future for ourselves. It is for this that lists of the most prestigious professions in the world are compiled, which will be most in demand in the near future.

Over time and in the constantly changing economic conditions in the world, there are significant changes in the ranking of the most prestigious, and accordingly. These factors are also influenced by the increased popularity of legal and economic specialties, to which young people for the most part pay their attention when entering higher educational institutions.

Also, the process of the prestige of professions is influenced by the needs of the market. More and more stability and respect are being won by such professions as a doctor, a chemist, a specialist in nanotechnology.

In the last few years, there has been a trend towards a change in the situation with the ranking of prestigious professions. More and more often, representatives of the state apparatus and other top-level leaders get here.

Previously among the leaders, the legal sector has begun to experience a large oversupply of personnel, as so many young people after finishing grade 11 choose the legal industry as their future profession. Banking and IT spheres are also very interesting for young people.

In general, the following professions can be distinguished, which are especially popular today:

deputies;
senior managers;
IT specialists;
bank employees;
lawyers;
doctors;

The most prestigious professions for girls

There are professions in which almost only women are employed. These include the following:

stylists;
make-up artists;
cosmetologists;
pharmacists.

The most prestigious professions for men

Among men, the leaders in prestige remain the following:

workers in the oil and gas industry;

At the end of 2017, the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation compiled and presented to the public its rating of the most prestigious professions in Russia.

The list is headed by captains of sea vessels, as well as pilots of passenger airlines. They are followed by the chief technologist at the enterprise for the extraction of gold and precious metals. The list also includes coaches of hockey and football teams, hockey players, football players, as well as doctors and risk managers.

The most prestigious professions in the world

In the context of the prestige of professions, Russian realities differ in many respects from foreign ones. As mentioned above, the most prestigious professions in 2017 are mining workers, auditors and programmers.
The situation is quite different in the United States of America. There, at the head of this list are representatives of the medical field: anesthesiologists, therapists, gynecologists, surgeons. You can also highlight astronomers, pilots, realtors.
The situation is similar in Europe, where such a rating includes surgeons, pathologists, chemists, programmers, railway workers.
The situation in the neighboring Republic of Belarus is also indicative. Here, most of all, they aspire to become IT specialists, civil aviation pilots, and also work in the coke industry.
In Ukraine, the following professions claim the title of the most prestigious: web developers, economists, architects, risk managers, . However, due to the unstable economic and political situation in the country, the situation is highly susceptible to change.

The most prestigious professions in Russia

According to the recent situation, it becomes obvious that the highest-ranking official is considered the most prestigious profession in the Russian Federation. These people have the highest level of income, and, accordingly, getting such complexity is quite problematic.

Young people think about their path before entering adulthood. The prestigious profession they choose largely determines their future status in society, financial stability and peace of mind. Without these components, any work becomes a heavy burden that brings frustration. What professions are considered the most prestigious in the world?

9 Market Financial Analyst

A specialist in this area should know everything about price fluctuations. To be able to correlate supply and demand in order to profitably choose an option for the company that will make it possible to make a profit. Analyzing the financial situation, the analyst certainly looks to the future, covering not only a particular region, but the whole country. Of course, his conclusion is based on his own reflections. Therefore, only knowledge of economics is not enough. Here, logic works more, highlighting the main points and intuition, suggesting the most promising plan.

8 Pilot

Air travel reduces time. For business people, fast travel is important, so many people who use airlines want to get excellent service and adherence to the flight program: course and hour. The modern profession of a pilot is not only the professional possession of an aircraft, which includes knowledge of modern technology. In an unforeseen situation, the skills of a psychologist are required to stop panic in time and create an atmosphere of calm. Good physical shape and the ability to find the only right solution is another good addition to the profession of a pilot.

7 Lawyers

In all countries of the world, people who are engaged in business certainly want to be protected from difficulties. Based on the prescribed laws, they are building their future, which will be stable and legal. Therefore, specialists who understand the intricacies of jurisprudence are included in the list of prestigious professions. Lawyers need to know all existing laws, be able to find the right option in a given situation and anticipate the outcome of any agreement. The ingenious interweaving of modern legislation requires a special approach in business. Not everyone can unravel the tangled thread.

6 Technical and Executive Directors

In large organizations where there are a large number of people, a competent specialist is needed who knows how to direct activities in one direction. Based on the fact that all personalities are individual and they need a special approach, a professional of this level is able to find common ground with any person. So, pay attention not only to the performance of a certain task, but also to the state of mind. By creating a favorable atmosphere for work, the director regulates personnel movements (not everyone will leave a good place) and performs the main task of the entire enterprise.

5 Doctors

Polluted atmosphere, malnutrition, stress and much more lead to diseases. Doctors of different specializations are required, able to understand the causes that cause the failure of the body. With the development of modern technologies, diseases that have not been observed before appear. It is necessary to fight them and study their initial symptoms in order to prevent complications in time. Competent anesthesiologists, surgeons, therapists and other specialties are needed for a person in need of medical care.

4 Marketers

The task of the marketer is to successfully promote the company's product. He analyzes the needs of the people and then draws up an implementation plan. Considering the types of competitive products, he needs to highlight the most popular ones, and then, analyzing the information received, determine the strategy that brings the most effective result. This work is interesting and unpredictable. In addition to complex analysis, a specialist must have a good understanding of modern innovations and constantly be at the center of events (the first to know about the release of future products).

3 Ecologists

A very important profession of our time. Every day the problem of environmental pollution threatens with new outbreaks of diseases. The human body, trying to adapt to unknown bacteria, spends an internal resource that is not infinite. Therefore, environmentalists study the air already filled with bacteria, and, of course, contribute to the development of technologies that can prevent production waste from entering the environment. After all, it is important not only to treat a sick body, but also to make sure that such diseases do not occur again.

Biotechnologists

A few words cannot describe this profession. It affects genetic engineering, medicine, pharmaceuticals. A person who has mastered the specialty of a biotechnologist knows the biotechnology for the production of various food products and additives. In his competence is the development of an optimal technological process (minimum costs - maximum quality), as well as product analysis at each stage. By creating complex organic substances, he manages to come up with successful components that are used as an additional resource in feed additives and food products.

2 IT specialists

Wide range of activities. These are programmers, developers, network administrators, moderators and others. This profession is based on the processing of large information. Here, not only knowledge in a certain area is important, but also intellectual thinking, which helps to find a compromise when choosing an option. An analytical mindset is the first step to mastering a specialty, but self-control, calmness, and the ability to work in a team also determine success.

1 Nanotechnology

Scientists who use atoms to create new material must have an excellent understanding of the material under study. The atomic structure they have built is controlled and purposeful. The smallest elements can only be seen under a microscope with high resolution. With the help of nanotechnology, properties are obtained that cannot be achieved in the usual way, because when working they use a single atom, and not a whole group.

Prestigious professions are characteristic of purposeful people who know what they want to do in their lives. They achieve a lot and become true professionals in their field. Such individuals are successful in everything: in work, in personal relationships. Of course, not everyone tends to engage in elective specialties. The main thing is to find your field of activity, where creativity can be revealed.