Did you know that two thirds of all jobs by 2030 will be made up of soft skill intensive occupations? If you are looking to be highly employable and stay competitive in the job market after you graduate, Limkokwing University is the right place to prepare you with the right skillset to excel in the industry. We picked up 5 skills that you will need to be successful in a post covid world:
Creativity and Innovation
Creativity is a vital skill across every industry and sector. In Asia Pacific alone, the creative economy has an estimated worth of US 743 billion (RM 3, 080 billion0 in revenue – making up a significant 33% of the creative economy global revenue. The ever-evolving business landscape will need human ingenuity in coming up with fresh ideas to create new products, deliver services efficiently as well as skills to steer companies through challenges and opportunities.
Data Literacy: Tech-Savviness
Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics are fuel for the 4th Industrial revolution - there is an enhanced need for specialised digital skillsets to help align organisations with today’s technologies especially in a post covid world, therefore, having skills in this field whether you want to be an engineer, financial analyst or a UX designer is one of the best ways to future proof a high-income career.
Adaptability and Resilience
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated many shifts in how companies operate. Operations are becoming even more digitised, new jobs are being created and new ways of doing things will constantly change – organisations need employees who will be self-aware, confident, and self-reliant for them to adapt to ever-evolving workplaces and can continuously update and refresh their skills.
Critical Thinking and Leadership Skills
Social distancing and working from home are likely to continue in the near future. There is going to be a high demand of professionals who possess strong leadership skills to best motivate teams. Additionally, rebuilding our global economy post covid will require organisations to have employers with critical thinking skills to rationally evaluate information in order to make informed decisions. Data published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 37 % of employers considered problem-solving and critical thinking among the top soft skills candidates lacked.
Commit to a Lifetime of Learning
One way for you to remain relevant in a post-coronavirus reality is committing to a lifetime of learning. With the job market increasingly tightening professionals with advanced skills will be in high demand. With things moving online our industry crafted curriculum across all our faculties prepares you for exciting careers across all fields; You will graduate ahead of your peers and be able to compete in the ever-evolving marketplace.
Join our October 2021 intake now, graduate confident, tech- savvy and shine among the rest.
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