5 Skills Employers are Looking for in Today’s Workplace
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Upskilling is essential for employees and entrepreneurs that want to stay on the cutting edge of their industry. Whether it’s taking a course, mentorship, or receiving training at work, there are several ways professionals can learn new soft and hard skills. For those interested in staying up-to-date with the latest work trends in growing industries like tech, it’s vital to know what specific skills are a must-have.
Here are five of the most in-demand skills sought after by employers, according to the Emeritus 2021 Global Career Impact Survey.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills (39%)
AI is one of the newest industries that has surged in popularity due to its ability to make a wide range of business processes more efficient. This industry will continue to grow, needing new talent to design, implement, and manage AI programs and software. In addition, workers and entrepreneurs interested in this line of work can also pursue data engineering, programming, and machine learning.
Management and Leadership (34%)
Strong management and leadership within a company are essential for continued growth and success. These skills are useful at any stage in one’s career, whether you’re a manager or not. Unfortunately, most companies don’t offer formal leadership training programs, leading to low job satisfaction and high turnover rates. However, this skill can be built through courses, training programs at work, or mentorship.
Machine Learning (32%)
Machine learning goes hand-in-hand with AI. This sector of AI focuses on using data and algorithms to imitate how humans learn. These algorithms, over time, become more accurate in replicating human thinking. Google offers a fast-paced online course to introduce machine learning.
Business Strategy (31%)
Business strategy skills involve problem-solving, analysis, marketing, and the overall ability to come up with ideas that can help a business thrive. Often, a professional may develop this skill throughout their career or gain this knowledge in college. However, there are several free resources available online to up your business chops.
Design Thinking and Creativity (24%)
Many companies are looking for innovative employees with out-of-the-box ideas to drive more traffic and sales. In addition, companies are looking for workers that are able to think strategically about a company’s ideal consumers and how they can best solve their problems. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that design thinking and creativity are in high demand for today’s workforce.