Working in the world of luxury: how to get started and the most in-demand professions of the moment

Some tips on how to find jobs and on the sectors that, at the moment, are particularly interesting

The world of luxury is one of the symbolic sectors for the Italian economy. To demonstrate this, it is possible to call into question a very interesting fact: in 2022, among the top 100 companies active in this field worldwide, 23 were Italian, a record that no country in the world has been able to match. Going into further detail, we recall that, among these, two years ago as many as 21 saw their turnover numbers grow by double digits.
These signals – to better contextualize them and understand their scope, it is necessary to remember that these are data dating back to an economically complex period such as that of the immediate post-Covid period – show how much the world of luxury, in our country, enjoys excellent health, representing, in fact, a A very useful reference for young people entering the world of work.
Having clarified this premise, all that remains is to get to the heart of the advice on how to find jobs and the sectors that, at the moment, are particularly interesting.

How to find a job in the world of luxury
Finding a job in the world of luxury requires attention to certain aspects that can make a big difference. Here are the main ones:
– Knowledge of foreign languages: English mastered to perfection is only the basis. Nowadays, it is taken for granted. In fact, it is essential to consider other languages as well, from Chinese to Russian. Studying both would be better, but it is worth perfecting the one linked to the countries with which the companies you want to work operate.
– Focus on innovation: working in the world of luxury means not being afraid of innovation. Whether we are talking about artificial intelligence or 3D printing, it doesn’t matter: it is necessary to embrace, always with a critical spirit, what the human mind can give birth to to improve the world.
– Knowledge of marketing: regardless of the sector in which the companies you intend to apply to operate, to work in the world of luxury it is very useful to know the main marketing techniques. This is why it may be the case, before proceeding with the application, to enroll in a vertical master’s degree. There are several of excellent quality that allow attendance on weekends, so as to meet those with specific work needs.
At this point, all that remains is to get to the heart of the list of the most interesting sectors for job seekers.

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The most profitable sectors
What are the most profitable sectors for those who want to find work in the luxury world in this period? Undoubtedly, the field of real estate is very interesting.
If, on the one hand, we are dealing with a general difficulty in buying a home due to the still high mortgage rates and the often unattainable house prices, on the other hand, we cannot fail to consider the case of users with very high spending power who, especially in contexts such as Milan and Rome, are constantly looking for luxury properties to buy.
These users must obviously interact with the agents who sell them and with the professionals who, between home staging at the beginning and then renovations, are able to make them wonderful.
There is also a high demand in the sector in the areas near Milan, from Lake Como to the villages of the Varese area. The latter are particularly interesting for aspiring buyers of luxury homes as they are located in an area not yet stormed by mass tourism – including international tourism – and where those who want to live in privacy can find bread for their teeth.
From working at local real estate agencies to choosing to work in the field of interior design in Varese, becoming, in fact, one of the most sought-after professionals by those who want to customize the interiors of their home by giving them personality as well as elegance, there is no shortage of choice.
Also noteworthy is the ICT world which, in this period, is focusing particularly on the innovation of the luxury retail experience, proposing, for example, the integration of e-commerce channels in the various stores.

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