As the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the world, we are left to wonder what will come next. The current situation is severe and we may experience a huge transformation in the world once the coronavirus gets under control.
With a belief in human’s persistence and a hope that we will survive this, there is a strong need to prepare ourselves to get back to normalcy. For those who are comfortable in being stuck at home, they may avail a great opportunity to brush up their soft skills as well as tech skills without opening their wallets and making big investments.
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Here are 3 soft skills and 3 tech skills to improve or learn during COVID-19 and increase our knowledge:
Creativity
Human creativity and innovation is going to be of utmost importance in a post-corona virus world. Businesses and companies will thrive rapidly by inventing new products and ways of working.
Leadership
People at all levels in a business or organization who have strong leadership skills and those most likely to manage and inspire teams will be in demand.
Critical Thinking
Another essential skill that would help us rebuild the damage after this pandemic is Critical Thinking. People most likely to evaluate information from multiple sources to distinguish what is credible will be in demand.
Go Digital and Tech Savvy
The need to acquire technology skills in a post-corona virus world will be more important than it is now. Professionals and people comfortable with tech tools like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Robotics will be in a great position.
Programming and Coding Skills
In reality, coronavirus has led all companies to transform digitally, therefore, there are endless opportunities for professionals with skills like coding, web development and digital marketing to take a lead in any organization or business. Those efficient in keeping the digital business active during pandemics or economic instability will be in high demand.
Data Literacy
The right data is an essential asset for companies to thrive during or after a pandemic in order to provide customers with better products and services. Hence, data literacy is lot more useful than ever before – people having knowledge to understand data and decision making ability will be highly appreciated for future hirings.
Some of the free and open websites to brush up your skills are Cousera, edX, Pluralsight, Udacity.
This quarantined life could be an opportunity to further build your knowledge bank and acquire life-saving skills in technology. You can be as productive while being stuck at home. It depends on what you do now and how you utilize your time during the pandemic.
Happy learning!
AeyBee 