No one knows how long the pandemic will last or how far-reaching the repercussions will be. However, the virus has already created some new job opportunities and affected several businesses in ways that may be permanent.
For example, COVID-19 has created a need for companies that manufacture related equipment, such as face masks, protective shields, and testing kits. New job opportunities for coronavirus testers, caregivers, contact tracers, and more may become standard.
Additionally, the possibly permanent changes to the way we conduct our daily lives is bound to result in new job opportunities. Think, for example, of how much more often people may engage in online shopping, streaming content, and conducting business over the internet, and the impacts that could have on retail merchandising and IT professionals.