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While being flexible in work was
once aligned with geographic
mobility, it is now about having an
open mindset, being able to work
well under pressure, adjusting to
new and unexpected deadlines,
prioritizing tasks and, in some
instances, taking on additional
responsibilities.
CRITICAL THINKING
Data published by the Society for Human
Resource Management found that 37 per cent
of employers considered problem-solving and
critical thinking among the top soft skills candidates lacked.
In an era where navigating fake news and contrasting data
is a daily struggle, it's critical that you're able to think clearly
and rationally as you objectively evaluate information in order
to make informed decisions. This is something you're already
likely to be doing even without realizing.
Good critical thinkers ask questions that can help them dig
a little deeper. Questions such as: " What's happening? " , " Why
is this important? " , " Who is being affected? " , " Where did the
information come from? " , " Can I
be sure about the source? " .
TECH SAVVY
Even before the pandemic,
the growing digital skills gap
was apparent across business
worldwide. In fact, 82 per cent of
job vacancies now require digital
skills of some kind.
However, the pandemic has accelerated
the desperate need for specialist
digital skillsets to help businesses become
more aligned with today's myriad technologies
and platforms.
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the horizon,
investment not just in technologies but in people who
understand technology is essential.
Although it's unlikely that you'll need to know every system
or platform, demonstrating a solid working knowledge of data
literacy, computer programming, big data, the Cloud, artificial
intelligence (AI), blockchain and more, will help catapult your
profile above the rest.
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