Skills are
skills – we need to know what are important for jobs in 2020 and beyond. The
new digital age makes it possible for all to keep learning and continue
learning to augment our need and productivity.
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Whatever our goals are for 2020— to take on a bigger project, start a new job, lead a team— learning these skills can help us
stand out for that next opportunity.
We begin with soft skills as these are becoming more and more important
for all.
The Soft Skills Companies Need Most
in 2020
Soft skills are interpersonal skills that make or break our ability to
get things done in our current jobs and take on new opportunities ahead.
The top ones now are creativity,
collaboration, persuasion, and emotional intelligence. These demonstrate how we
work with others and bring new ideas to the table.
Let us examine them.
#1 Creativity
Pople who can creatively approach problems and tasks across all business
roles, from software engineering to HR are needed by all organisations. We all
need to focus on honing our ability to bring new ideas to the table in
2020.
#2 Persuasion
Everyone values individuals who can explain the “why.” To advance our
career, we need brush up on our ability to effectively communicate ideas and
persuade our colleagues and stakeholders that it’s in their best interest to
follow our lead.
#3 Collaboration
More than ever before, high-functioning teams can accomplish more than
any individual. All organizations know this. We need to learn how our strengths
can complement those of our colleagues to reach a common goal.
#4 Adaptability
Change is the only constant in life. Most businesses know this. We need
to embrace that reality and make sure to show up with a positive attitude and
open-minded professionalism, especially in stressful situations. When one
does understand how to adapt, whatever the circumstances presented to us are,
we shall remain relevant at all times.
#5 Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the skill and ability to perceive, evaluate,
and respond to our own emotions and the emotions of others. This now is more important
than ever before, as stress is increasing for all. This is something that all companies
need all the time so it is time we focus on this.
The Hard Skills Companies Need Most
in 2020
While soft skills are all about how we work together, the most in-demand
hard skills are the ones changing what we’re working on.
These evolve rapidly in the digital age and we much know the trends to
remain valid.
#1 Blockchain
Blockchain is a novel way to store, validate, authorize, and move data
across the internet has evolved to securely store and send any digital asset.
#2 Cloud Computing
Today, many companies are built and run on the cloud. They need skilled talent
to help them use and design, and delivery of cloud systems like Microsoft
Azure.
#3 Analytical Reasoning
Data is now the foundation of every single business. Everyone needs talent
who can make sense of it and uncover insights that drive the best decisions for
the business.
#4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) -
AI augments the capabilities of the human workforce. People who use the
power of AI, machine learning, and natural language processing are the ones who
will help organizations deliver more relevant, personalized, and innovative
products and services.
#5 UX Design
The average attention span of consumers today is decreasing every year
and they have little patience for products that aren't intuitive. Organizations
need people to help them build more human-centric products and experiences.
#6 Business Analysis
Most roles require some level of business analysis to make decisions so this
is a skill that would be needed.
#7 Affiliate Marketing
With traditional advertising going down social media rising, affiliate
marketing is rapidly rising as a must-have hard skill.
#8 Sales
Everyone needs people who can effectively manage a sales team,
understand the sales funnel, work with cross-functional partners, and sell into
the highest levels of the business.
#9 Scientific Computing
More professionals who can develop machine learning models are needed. They
would need to apply statistical and analytical approaches to large data sets
using programs like Python, MATLAB, and others are required by most companies.
#10 Video Production
Video content is liked by all, so it makes sense that video production
continues to be a priority for companies.
In Sum
By combining soft skills with hard skills, we all can learn online and
move forward to become success stories even post a pandemic.
Fortunately, this is possible as one can learn globally from anywhere
one is placed. In a sense, the new learning is totally democratic and inclusive.
All one needs is merit, which is something one can acquire anytime. For
learning itself has no time limit in the new world.
It would help if all of us logon to the online
world and then move forward to become global success stories. This is surely
possible with the internet being accessible to all of us. This would of course
be beneficial for our personal growth as well as our careers. For, we are as
good as dead if we cease to think and by extension, learn. The new world encourages
and makes it possible for us to be eternal learners and move forward. We all, whether students or professionals can begin any time to remain relevant and add more value to our own selves and that of our organisation.
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