SPECIAL EDITORIAL SECTION CAREER TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Nine skills you'll need to succeed in a post-pandemic business world ne skills y u' need t suc eed in a post THERE ARE A LOT of unknowns about what the world will look like post-coronavirus, but one thing is certain - life won't return to how we once knew it. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. As novel job opportunities begin to emerge, what can you do to make sure you're a strong candidate when anavigating the competitive job market? A report by Deloitte Access Economics considers two-thirds of all jobs by 2030 will be made up of soft-skill-intensive occupations, so developing and enhancing these is key. LEADERSHIP Don't believe that only managers should possess leadership skills - anyone can demonstrate good leadership. Having good leadership skills is not strictly 56 | londonincmagazine.ca | SUMMER 2021 andemic business w r about supervising or managing others. Instead, it's about communicating your strategy and vision while encouraging others and embracing feedback from colleagues and superiors. Being self-aware and holding yourself accountable is particularly important during these challenging times. FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY Being flexible and adaptable is something we've all had to get used to over the past several months. But it's also a crucial skill that every employer will be keeping an eye out for. As businesses see a stark rise in the number of employees being able to work from home, it's likely this new way of working will last even after the pandemic passes.http://www.londonincmagazine.ca