Higher education: how can you prepare for the careers of tomorrow ?

This is the question that all secondary school students, and their parents too, are asking themselves: which post-bac career path should we choose to meet the expectations of tomorrow’s employment sector? At a time when artificial intelligence is overturning all certainties about work, it’s important to prepare for the careers of the years to come. Here’s an overview and some explanations.

Where am I going and who am I?

Before asking themselves what is the best course of study for a successful career, students need to ask themselves what they want and the environment in which they want to work. Over the last few years, and particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the French have been asking themselves questions about the direction of their future professional careers. Will it be in line with their different aspirations? How can they move forward in a changing world of work?

Developing cross-disciplinary skills

85% of future professions do not yet exist, according to a recent study by the Institute for the Future (IFTF). To stack the odds in your favour, it’s best to develop cross-disciplinary skills that will always be useful, whatever the profession. They could be defined as follows:

Creativity and curiosity: these skills are useful for all jobs and are highly valued by recruiters;
Flexibility: adapting to change to create the conditions for your own profession is one of the best keys to success;
Communication and co-creation: knowing how to develop a project in a cross-disciplinary way enables you to design more complex solutions that are validated by a group;
Digital skills: mastery of digital tools and data analysis have become essential in the professional world;
Continuing education: higher education is just the first stage in a long career of vocational training, to keep pace with changes in business sectors.
Learning to learn is the key to adapting to the next changes in the world of work.

Focusing on growth areas

The future may be uncertain, but certain business sectors are still experiencing strong growth. Why not try to start your professional life in these still buoyant fields?

So-called emerging technologies (which will not remain so for long) are still at the top of the list of fields that are recruiting. Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are among the top priorities for managers over the next 5 years, as shown by PwC’s latest CEO Survey. There will be massive recruitment to meet the high expectations of business leaders.

Sustainable development and resilient enterprise are also areas in which significant investment is planned. There will be an increasing number of jobs in renewable energies, soft mobility and ecological transition.

In a way, this is the revenge of the humanities and social sciences: after being sidelined, they are coming back with a vengeance, to deploy CSR policies within institutions, for example. Léon Laulusa (Managing Director of ESCP) imagines positions such as ‘teleworking coordinator’ or ‘expert in human-robot interaction’. Workplace psychology and digital ethics are priority subjects and represent job opportunities in the years to come.

Finally, health and biotechnology remain sectors that are always in demand for talent. Biotech is developing rapidly, incorporating the latest developments in artificial intelligence.

Higher education is responding to all these developments and offering relevant career paths for future graduates.

What training courses should you choose to meet the expectations of tomorrow’s employers?

Universities and Grandes Ecoles have adapted to offer higher education courses that meet the needs of businesses.

Hybrid and international courses

It is now possible to combine several courses, for example combining technology and social sciences. This dual training broadens students’ knowledge and enables them to adapt to different issues.
If you want to perfect your skills in a very specific field, MOOCs or boot camps are new ways of complementing more traditional degrees.
For even greater flexibility and exposure to unusual practices, it is advisable to spend a few months abroad as part of an exchange programme such as Erasmus. This experience has become an almost compulsory part of the higher education curriculum.

Work placements

It is essential to get closer to the world of work to help you focus your training. Work placements give you a more realistic view of the world of work and enable you to adapt your training to the realities of the sector.
It also helps you to start building your professional network and develop your LinkedIn profile, for example.

Perfecting your professional agility

Over and above the qualifications you have obtained at university, it is essential to have a great deal of curiosity and agility about the sector of activity you are looking for. Knowing what the new trends are means you can better understand what’s at stake. And to adapt a career path to meet the expectations of human resources managers.
Soft skills will also play a decisive role in a job market increasingly dominated by task automation. You should not hesitate to cultivate them and perfect them over the course of your studies.

Towards a 100% digital driving licence: challenges and prospects

25 juillet 2025

Created in 1893, the driving test remains a step towards freedom for young people in France and Europe. The driving test has undergone a number of changes in recent years. New locations for driving tests have been created, with private partners, creating opportunities for cheating. But it is above all digitisation that has taken on great importance throughout the driving test. With a European objective for 2030: the digital driving licence. Here are some explanations. New places to take the Highway Code test Since 2016, the theory test has undergone a real revolution. The theory test for the driving licence has been entrusted to 5 private operators approved by the Ministry of the Interior. You will be familiar with La Poste, but there are also Bureau Veritas and Dekra. There are several reasons for this choice. Reduced waiting times Candidates had to wait several weeks to take the test because of a lack of available places. This solution makes it possible to increase the number of examination centres and improve waiting times. Licence inspectors released By outsourcing the theory part, inspectors can concentrate more on the practical test (driving). An efficient territorial network Private operators are opening new centres in areas that were previously poorly served. This improves geographical accessibility for all applicants. Modernising examinations Private operators have introduced digital tools to efficiently manage the organisation of examinations. Slots can be booked online and results can be accessed quickly on the internet. Fraudulent practices in the new driving test centres While the increase in the number of test centres has enabled many candidates to obtain their Highway Code, it has also created what some describe as massive fraud. Numerous publications on social networks are offering people the chance to obtain their driving licence for around a hundred euros. Without going anywhere. Accomplice examiners allow an individual who knows the Highway Code well to take the test in place of the person who has registered. A few hours later, the pass certificate is sent so that the candidate can go to a driving school for the practical part of the test. It was at this stage that the cheating was revealed. In fact, despite the certificate of passing the Highway Code, the candidates had not mastered the basics, such as giving way to the right! These warnings from driving school managers led the authorities to set out on the hunt for cheats, using the Polex tool (exam police). Using artificial intelligence, it detects anomalies such as abnormally high pass rates in certain centres. A high-performance tool to help digitise driving licences in complete security While the digitisation of driving licences is inevitable, the current system is showing its limitations. These are the findings of a report on the French TV programme Envoyé Spécial. The security of online and face-to-face tests is a decisive factor in the continued modernisation of the driving test. TestWe can provide genuine technical and human guarantees. The platform is a leader in the management of face-to-face and remote examinations. It can easily support the transition to more secure but also more accessible examinations. For several years now, TestWe has been demonstrating its ability to prevent cheating situations, such as the use of AI during assessments. A European commitment to a digital driving licence by 2030 France is not alone in wanting to modernise its driving licence: Europe wants to introduce a digital licence, accessible via mobile phone. An agreement to this effect was reached on 25/03/2025. In addition to this technological advance, new rules will be applied, such as : – Training on the use of mobile phones and driving in dangerous conditions; – A 15-year validity period for motorbike and car licences. Europeans have chosen to make life easier for their citizens. They have adopted an arsenal of rules to improve road safety with a Vision Zero strategy: fewer road accidents, fewer people injured or killed on the roads. A website to help you obtain a driving licence The French authorities have set up a website to support driving licence applicants. From registering for the driving test to renewing the document, you can track the progress of your application. The site is also connected to other government platforms, such as those for car registration, passports and identity cards.

Baccalauréat 2025: complete digitisation of the registration and marking process

24 juin 2025

The application process for the 2025 baccalauréat in France is entirely digital, as is the management of examination papers and corrections. This is just one example of the extent to which the education sector is speeding up its digital transformation, moving towards simpler, more reliable processes for schools and candidates alike. Digitising the baccalauréat: the challenges of reliability and accessibility A single platform from registration to consultation of copies In France, the Cyclades (Cycles automatisés des examens et concours) platform manages registrations and the organisation of examinations, particularly the bac. It has been in place since 2020. Each candidate creates an account to access the various features of the platform, such as registering for tests or consulting their bac papers. Once the papers have been handed in, the school headmaster takes charge of scanning them. The markers then mark the anonymised papers. Please note: only free candidates need register for the bac via Cyclades. For students attending school, it is the school that manages registrations. Simpler, more secure paperless procedures The advantages of these digital procedures for the baccalauréat benefit everyone, schools and students alike. For candidates, using a single platform means that all the procedures can be carried out in one place, taking into account the difficulties associated with the digital divide. For this reason, the designers of Cyclades have made it accessible on all types of device (computer, tablet and smartphone). As far as schools are concerned, digitisation reduces input errors and saves a considerable amount of time. Finally, the platform is completely secure and compliant with the RGPD (General Data Protection Regulation). TestWe also offers all these features with its secure remote examination tool. The digital transformation of the education sector: a process that is gathering pace The digitisation of national examinations is gaining ground around the world While the digital transformation of the bac has been gradual in France, with a final burst of speed after the Covid-19 pandemic, Anglo-Saxon countries have taken the lead. Registration for national examinations has been digital since the 2000s in the UK and the US. And the progress continues! More recent examples include Morocco, which has announced the complete digitisation of application procedures for the 2025 bac. From now on, Moroccan candidates who are enrolled in school and those who are not will also have to use a dedicated platform to validate their registration for the exam.more: Baccalauréat 2025: Candidates asked to check and validate their information online. What if it were possible to take the baccalauréat online and at a distance? In the wake of digital enrolment, countries such as Estonia and Finland allow certain national examinations to be taken online (e.g. MatriculationExamiantion, the equivalent of the Finnish baccalaureate). The tests are taken via a computer, usually at an examination centre and in a supervised room (which TestWe is also able to offer). In France, the bac exams are still taken in person and on paper. This also applies to candidates preparing for the bac via distance learning. But what if taking the bac online was the next step in the digital transformation of the education sector? That would mean using even more secure, cheat-proof tools. Experts in distance learning exams, such as TestWe, are already ready to support schools and students in this development.

Recruitment 2025: AI, soft skills, automation… Here’s what’s changing (and how to prepare)

20 mai 2025

The year 2025 marks a real turning point in the way we recruit talent. The use of AI (artificial intelligence) but also the emphasis on soft skills: these are varied and rapid developments for recruiters. Recruiters also have to deal with increasingly demanding candidates. How can we use disruptive technologies without becoming dependent on them? Here are some of the ways in which TestWe is working to ensure that we continue to meet our clients’ expectations. Has AI replaced human resources for recruitment 2025 ? The programme Cash Investigation on 10 April 2025 sheds light on the various uses of AI in the world of work, and in particular for employee recruitment. Between fantasy and reality, what role will this disruptive technology play in human resources? From recruitment 2025 to employee appraisal, AI is an essential tool that needs to be mastered ‘We’ve become obsolete’, says one of the first victims of AI. In fact, AI has completely replaced the work of this press relations employee: no more need for one person to compile press reviews. The AI can do in a few seconds what the employee used to do in 3 hours. Although some of the company’s experts have been retained, a large proportion of the workforce has been made redundant. This is a radical example of the power of AI to limit a company’s wage bill. Rational, neutral decisions for greater productivity The promise of AI is active, objective help in selecting CVs, for example. When recruiting several dozen candidates, it is possible to obtain an initial sort according to criteria chosen by the human resources manager. But that’s not all. Tools offered by certain start-ups can be used to analyse the candidate’s behaviour during the job interview. The results are not confined to references in the curriculum vitae: non-verbal and facial expressions are dissected by observing the face or voice. French and European authorities are paying close attention to the use of AI in human resources The European and French authorities have decided to limit the use of certain techniques in human resources, among all the sectors that have adopted AI. The AI Act, the reference document for limiting abuses This text, which was passed a year ago, lists the uses of AI that could be abused. It came into force in February 2025 in France. The risk of discrimination is one of the factors considered by the MEPs. Candidates’ reactions during a job interview vary greatly from one culture and country to another. Applications that rank candidates’ CVs are also subject to specific legal requirements. The CNIL keeps an eye on AI abuses in France The Cnil is keeping a particularly close eye on discrimination criteria. AI tends to favour elements that are already in the database. If only men are recruited for management positions, the AI will reproduce this inequality. It is also possible for recruiters to exclude certain residential areas from the selection process. According to Thomas Dautieu, Director of Legal Support at the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL), who was interviewed by Cash Investigation, ‘We must always be vigilant about the use of AI’. TestWe, an ethical recruitment 2025 tool All these examples show just how important it is to choose an effective and ethical recruitment tool. And one that complies with European legislation. Assessment made easy, but not automated TestWe provides recruitment managers with optimum support in complete confidence, thanks to ethical AI. This means that the database has been properly constructed to avoid the biases rejected by the Cnil and the IA Act. Analysis of soft skills beyond automatic filters Because candidates are more than just diplomas and skills, TestWepro also offers a better understanding of their soft skills. It is possible to put in place a range of tests adapted to a relevant search for talent. The human element remains at the heart of the process, despite the gains in time and productivity This disruptive technology has been rapidly adopted by business leaders and human resources departments alike. As well as saving time and productivity, it is important to remember that artificial intelligence must not replace the human being. The latter must be in control of the tool and always check the results given. That’s why our new AI product is called ‘Your Intelligent Personal Assistant’. It revolutionises the way you work, but it’s you who sets the objective.

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