As most of us are in lock-down at home, we wonder what a post-coronavirus-world might look like. It is extremely unlikely that things will just go back to exactly the way they were before. Our workplaces are likely to change, and with it, the skills companies will require. Here are 4 job skills that are likely to be in high demand in once the quarantine has lifted.

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Tech Savviness
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Leadership

Adaptability and Flexibility

The ways companies operate and work are going to change. There will be few “jobs for life.” Someone that is going to succeed in a post-coronavirus-world will need to be able to adapt to ever-evolving workplaces and have the ability to continuously update and refresh their skills.

Commitment to Lifetime Learning is part of being flexible.  When faced with a tight job market, professionals with advanced and expert job skills will still be in demand and will likely struggle less to find employment. The good news is that improving your skills has never been easier. Today, it doesn’t require years of study or hefty loans to build up your skillset to be prepared for a post-coronavirus world. There are endless free and open online courses available that will help you improve your skills. All you need is the determination and learning mindset.

Tech Savviness

One of the best ways to get a leg-up is to acquire technology skills. Companies are trying to become more resilient to future outbreaks and disruptions. The reality is that advanced technologies will make businesses more resilient, and anyone that can help companies exploit these technologies will be in a great position. Whether you work in a factory or an accounting office, you need to be comfortable with artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality and robotics as well as be able to work with them effectively.  

People who can keep the digital business running and thriving, during economic downturns, are going to be on the must-hire list. And, basically, ALL companies are now digitally based in some way, so the opportunities to put digital skills to work are countless.

Creativity & Innovation

We have already seen the importance of creativity and innovation during the pandemic. Businesses that have been able to come up with ways to deliver services virtually (like many healthcare providers have done) or quickly shift to new products have been able to better weather the storm. We will continue to need human ingenuity to invent, dream up new products and ways of working. Human creativity is going to be essential.

Critical Thinking is part of being creative and innovative.  People who can objectively evaluate information from diverse sources to determine what is credible will be valued. Not all information should be trusted, but organizations will need to rely on critical thinking to understand what information should inform decision-making

Leadership

One of the changes in a world that is heavily augmented, is that more people at all levels of an organization will be in a position where they lead others. People will be working in more fluent teams where people are taking the lead at different times, different locations and at different levels. Professionals with strong skills in leadership, including how to bring out the best and inspire teams as well as encourage collaboration, will be in demand.

See lockdown as an opportunity to improve your skills so that you are ready for when the quarantine is lifted.

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