Metaverse is one of the hottest buzzwords of the moment. It's basically a virtual world created by combining different technologies, including virtual and augmented reality. While it doesn't technically exist yet, companies like Facebook hope the metaverse will become a place where we go to meet, work, play, study and shop. This'extended reality' is predicted to be the next evolution of the internet and will blur the lines between physical and digital life. Think in-game purchases, where computer gamers can buy virtual goods and services using real money. Jobs in the metaverse might include personalised avatar creator or metaverse research scientist.