International School Parent Magazine - Autumn 2021

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Most In-DemandSkills for theWorkplace ofthe FutureThe world of work is changingat breathtaking speed, astechnological advances anddigitalization transform the way companiesdo business. The ever-increasing pace ofchange and the rapid advance of AI andautomation mean that some of the jobs ofthe future do not yet even exist. So, howcan we prepare our children and youngadults for career success in the workplace oftomorrow?A recent Deloitte report noted thatsoft skills will be more important thanever before in order to respond to rapidchange and a shifting business landscape.Professionals will need to demonstratea high level of adaptability, creativethinking and problem-solving skills and acapacity for teamwork and cross-culturalcooperation. They should understand thatcontinuous learning is essential in order tokeep their skillset up-to-date, because thejobs of the future will become less clearlydefined, evolving in response to increasingdigitalization and the integration of newtechnologies.In addition to these critical soft skills, itis clear that an understanding of businesstechnology will give young people a headstart when it comes to choosing a career.The expanding role of big data and cloudcomputing for businesses and organizationsacross the globe mean that job-seekers withhard skills in these areas will enjoy increasedemployability.We’ve rounded up some of the mostimportant skills that young people like yourson or daughter should acquire in order toachieve career success in the workplace ofthe future.Adaptability and Open-MindednessAdaptability will be the most importantsoft skill required by professionals inthe future. They will need to be ableto respond quickly and effectively tothe changing demands of their role asemerging technologies are introduced. Inaddition, as globalization and digitalizationcontinue apace, employers will seek thebest candidate for the job regardless ofphysical location, and they will increasinglybe working remotely and/or with teamsspread across the globe. As a result, anability to adapt to different cultural norms,understand different perspectives anddemonstrate open-mindedness will beINTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARENT AUTUMN 2021 | 20
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