Who’s hiring – and what do they want?
In the US, many clothing, home furnishings and gadget retailers are
recruiting, according to Bloomberg. LinkedIn says young graduates, who
have been hit hard, could aim for more than 1.5 million entry-level jobs
and 65,000 internships in the US alone.
The social network has analysed its data
to identify the skills employers want most and how you can use them to
raise your game. It says interpersonal “soft” skills (versus “hard”
skills – abilities developed over time, like coding) are the most
prized. This reflects previous research by organisations including
Deloitte, and the World Economic Forum, which investigated the skills
that will be needed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution in its Future of
Jobs Report.
Here’s a deeper look at five in-demand skills:
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Here are 5 skills researchers say employers are looking for right now
2. Problem solving
Forget team-building exercises that involve building a bridge
with a pair of styrofoam cups and a piece of string. Problem solving is
much more than that.
It’s about identifying a task, breaking it down into its components,
and fixing it, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales. It’s about the skills around it, like sticking with
the task and doing your research. And just like clear communication,
it’s seldom been more vital.
There are many examples of businesses thinking differently about their problems during COVID-19, as the has crisis forced changes in everything from management to business models.
3. Analytical skills
“It’s an important time to be thinking critically,”
says executive coach Joshua Miller. “Your actions are based on the
types of questions you ask yourself and others on a daily basis.” Could
they change the type of answer you get?
Businesses everywhere are facing and making tough choices, from
budgeting to changing headcount. What’s clear is that evidenced, focused
thinking can help at every level of an organization.
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