With the crisis hitting us, we wonder what shall happen after the lockdown ends. We can certainly learn what would be required. Let us see what we can learn now.
The world is changing rapidly now. We now look at 8 job skills that are likely to
be in high demand when corona leaves us.
Adaptability and Flexibility
The ways companies work is going to change for sure.
The world was already changing, but the pandemic has accelerated it. Jobs will
not be for life. For people to succeed in a post-coronavirus-world, they need
to fit into this new world. People would need to be able to adapt to ever-evolving
workplaces and have the ability to continuously update and refresh their
skills.
Tech Savviness
We all must work to acquire technology skills, as
it will be more in demand in the post COVID era. This pandemic is
fast-tracking digital transformations in companies as they are
trying to become more resilient to future outbreaks and disruptions. As a result,
technologies such as artificial
intelligence, big data,
the Internet of Things, virtual and
augmented reality, and robotics will be in heavy demand. Whether we work
in a factory or an accounting office in a post-coronavirus world, we need to be
comfortable with these tech tools as well as be able to work with them
effectively.
Creativity & Innovation
We have seen the importance of creativity and
innovation during the pandemic. Organisations that are creative have been able
to better weather the storm. In the new world, we will need human ingenuity to
invent, dream up new products and ways of working. Here, creativity is going to
be essential.
Data Literacy
The 4th Industrial Revolution is here and now
data is a critical asset for every company. With accurate data, companies know
the impact of future business disruptions. With this, they are able to serve
customers with the right products and services during or after any pandemic efficiently.
Companies are aiming at understanding business trends and shifting customer
needs. These are better able to respond in the right way should a future
pandemic come along. Naturally, professionals with data literacy will be even
more appealing to prospective employers than ever before.
Critical Thinking
Another skill that is now more essential is
critical thinking. People would need to objectively evaluate information from
diverse sources to determine what is credible. People with this thinking would
definitely have a role to play.
Digital And Coding Skills
Professionals with digital skills,
including coding, web development, and digital marketing, will
become even more important than ever more as many businesses went completely
digital during the covid era and know the worth of doing so.
Leadership
As social distancing and home working might
continue for the foreseeable future, more people at all levels of an
organization will be in a position where they lead others by managing machines
and people together. This economy is only going to grow post coronavirus, and
people will be working in more fluent teams where people are taking the lead at
different times. People who know how to bring out the best and inspire
teams as well encourage collaboration, will be in demand.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotions too are very important to be handled, especially
when there is so much of stress and uncertainty.. This is where Emotional Intelligence
could help. For, the ability to be aware of, express, and control our emotions
and be aware of others' emotions is what emotional intelligence is all about. For
in times of crisis, it is key to connect with people on an emotional level. In this
scenario, people with strong EQ will be coveted by organizations of all sizes
and in all industries.
Commit to a Lifetime of Learning
We all definitely need to commit to life long
learning as everything is so uncertain. Life after all is a school and we can indeed
be scholarship students if only we try. We may wonder how and why in the lockdown world. However, it is
indeed possible as the digital world is connected virtually,
So, this is indeed possible in the new digital world.
One only needs drive and verve. After all, that’s what we need in any
transformation. The opportunities are many
in the online world.
Some of the things we can learn online are
There could be many more too. We only need to
explore and keep exploring in this dynamic
world.
In Sum
Each situation brings new challenges with it and
solutions too. Reinventing ourself is the name of the game, especially after
Covid. The more we learn all the skills that are in demand, the more likely it
is that we shall convert this crisis to an opportunity.
We know change is the only certainty in life. This
change is of course more challenging that others but we certainly can overcome
this too. All we need is hard word and resilience so that we move forward and
become a victor instead of a victim. Surely we can indeed do this for we do
want to craft a success story and not a sob story. Let us then begin crafting
our own success story by learning all that we need to digitally
We can then move forward in the post Covid world with
all that is required.
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