DIGITAL SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE

f only we understand what is coming in the nearest future, we will probably start now to increase and equip ourselves with the necessary skills needed to fit into the type of work that will exist in the future.

We know that the future work is definitely going to look quite different from what we have today. Animation, Automation, Digital platforms are seriously affecting the nature of the workforce, combining creativity with digital skills. And this will change the skills required for both old and new occupations and also transform where and how people do their work. Technology is strongly transforming the way we work. And as the workplace adapts to an increasingly information-rich world, the skills required for a particular job by the employers are also changing. Almost all the work that will exist in the future will involve automation and require more of creative thinking.

Because of this shift in technology, employers will tend to assess and hire employee based on the following digital skills:

1.   MOBILE EXPERT

Mobile phones and mobile technology are evolving on a daily basis. With the fast-moving pace and regular changes in the industry, itâ?`s sometimes difficult to keep up. Smartphones are now more common for online use than a desktop. Weâve seen an explosion in the Internet in recent years, with multiple industries experimenting with new Mobile and Web applications.

The rise of mobile means that businesses must adapt their strategy accordingly and thrive to stay abreast of the trends to make sure that their mobile and web applications remain relevant and discoverable thereby creating a strong demand for digital talents of all kind .         

 

2.   AUTOMATION

Arguably the most important digital skill for the future does not relate to a specific device or software.

Automation can help to streamline a business for simplicity, increase predictability of service quality, increase consistency of output, reduce cost, increase productivity and achieve digital transformation. It may involve integrating applications, restructuring labour resources and using software applications throughout the organization.

As technology rapidly evolves, and as machines become more involved with daily tasks quickly replacing our specialized sets of skills, the more we will need to have creative, versatile workers whose skills transcend what the machines can offer.

Therefore the most important skill for any employee in the face of automation is creative thinking and to ensure the longevity of a workforce, these people must be able to do what machines cannot do

 

3.   SOCIAL MARKETING AND SELLING

Social media marketing is not just cold hard tactics. It means understanding the creative process that provides creative content that engages with your customer and touches their hearts and not just their minds. Content is the king and base for all your marketing. Social media budgets will get doubled and stronger in the coming next 5 years because of the huge increase of the internet speed and of the mobile traffic because of the explosion of the live streaming videos . And internet penetration is gaining more and more results.

Knowing the strategies of search engine optimization will give you a cutting edge in the digital marketing industry. And the rapid growth in mobile phone users has created a lot

of opportunities for the social marketers. So a digital marketer should have proficiency in social marketing and selling.

Advanced social sellers need to equip themselves with content and conversation, so that they can build more meaningful relationships with their customers so as to educate and become a resource for their potential customers, rather than to sell directly.

 

4.   RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS

How you use research skills in your job depends on where you work and what you do. Research skills can be used to find better ways of working, to improve the standing of your company or to find new products or projects to work on.

People who can research more deeply into their industry are often able to come up with new ideas and better ways of running a company. Being able to conduct good research into your sector will also show that you are dedicated to your employer and have the desire to improve.

As digital transformation advances and sophisticated technologies and tools are being developed, the more important the role of an advanced analytics of predictive and prescriptive will be because the data recorded will continue to increase. Knowing how to harness this data is crucial to understanding a business and its future. And employees/job seekers who can extract, analyse and translate useful information from a companyâ?`s data set will be essential and vital to employers.

 

5.   ANIMATION AND CREATIVITY

Often, creativity in this sense involves what is called lateral thinking, or the ability to perceive patterns that are not obvious. Creativity is often less ordered, structured and predictable.

Creative people have the ability to devise new ways to carry out tasks, solve problems and meet challenges. They bring a fresh, and sometimes unorthodox, perspective to their work. This way of thinking can help departments and organizations move in more productive directions. For these reasons, they are extremely valuable to a company.

Some people are naturally more creative than others, but creativity can be strengthened with practice. These set of skills may range from designing, writing and so on.

Employers donât simply want to hire creative people because they are impressive. They want creative employees who will help them solve their work-related issues and people who have the ability to work with people who have different skillsets, beyond just animation skill.