Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, an estimated 10% of all American workers have been affected by layoffs related to the sluggish economy brought on by CoVid-19. In total, that is more than 26 million people losing their jobs – a massive number that is sure to grow over the coming months, having dire consequences on the economy. The most important consideration for everybody right now is staying healthy and making sure they have their basic needs sorted, but if anyone wanted to begin preparing for “the new normal” of the post-Covid world, now is the best time to do it. The following are five essential skills that people will need to be ready for post-pandemic employment.
- Versatility – Everything in the world now is up in the air. This means that change is imminent, and as companies need to be versatile enough to weather the changes, so do the employees of the said company. In fact, rapid change has been a part of this world since the Computer Age, so this is not really a new need; but one whose importance is now magnified due to the coronavirus.
- Analytical Thinking – The ability to analyze and arrive at unique and effective solutions has always been an important aspect for any employee at any level – and the pandemic has only made this even more vital a skill. Workers that can show that they are natural at solving problems increase their chances of being hired and retained by an employer.
- Computers – It is already a cliche to say that computer skills are needed for the future, but it cannot be left out of the list because of how profoundly important it is in the world today. The coronavirus only served to make skills like programming, web design, and digital marketing even more essential because workers capable of these skills can form the backbone of remote businesses in a work-from-home set up – perfect for the times. Besides, every company or brand now operates online somehow, so there are no signs of this skill becoming obsolete in the near, or even distant, future.
- Social Media Marketing – Social media is all the rage these days, and many businesses have successfully used various socmed platforms to boost awareness of their products or services. But not everyone knows how to manipulate social media in a way that will build up interest in a company, so this skill will only become more sought after because of the way the pandemic has forced people to stay home, thereby increasing time spent on social media all over the world.
- AI – Before CoVid-19 took the world by storm, the switch from human employment to artificial intelligence was already on the way. If there is one thing this pandemic has made clear, it’s that humans can get sick and die – but machines can keep working no matter what, allowing for a world wherein the global economy can better sustain pandemic-style conditions because of the ability to keep machines up and running without fear of exhaustion or disease.
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