The continuous training process that a person carries out throughout his professional career places the accent on a key perspective. Prepares the professional to add new resources, skills and abilities. Skills that in a scenario like the current one are also aligned with the responsible use of technology. However, not all people began to become familiar with technological tools during their adolescence or youth. Frequently, those who have passed the stage of 50, and suffer the impact of ageism in today's society, consider that they need to update their curriculum to adapt it to the needs of companies. Here's a list of the digital skills you need to succeed in the XNUMXst century.
1. Management of social networks
Social networks can be integrated in different contexts. For example, they are excellent communication tools that businesses and companies currently use to position the name of the project. In the same way, are valuable resources to give visibility to talent during a job search process. This is what happens when a profile uses a specific channel to boost their personal brand.
2. Adaptation to digital change
Adaptation to change is one of the skills that can be applied in different directions. In fact, it is essential in the current context. You can observe the remarkable transformation that is taking place in different sectors, the new trends that are breaking into the job search, the new purchasing preferences of consumers... Well, the adaptation is also framed in a digital context. The digital transformation led by businesses and companies is a good example. Well, companies need prepared and qualified professionals to face this challenge.
3. Investigation and documentation capacity to avoid falling into the trap of false news
Currently, professionals have valuable resources to document themselves on different topics. Well, it is essential that you have the skills to investigate a matter through the Internet. In this way, you can use the sources of information that are endorsed by authoritative voices in the matter. Besides, digital skills are crucial to avoid falling into the fake news trap that cause so much confusion in society.
4. Digital communication skills
It must be kept in mind that the technology that is integrated into the digital context has the value of a medium. Currently, teleworking drives new forms of remote collaboration. That is, the human factor, empathy, assertive communication, kindness and clarity are essential in the interaction that two people establish through different channels.
5. Digital leadership to foster team collaboration
The digital context is directly connected to the reality of face-to-face work at the company's facilities. And leadership is a good example of this. However, the scope of influence can be oriented towards a specific area. Thus, the digital leader integrates the use of new technologies to promote collaborative work in the group. Employees can also have a lot of questions about work and technology-related issues. The leader, as a reference and responsible for the group, accompanies and guides.
6 Office automation
This is a good time to carefully review the curriculum and analyze which areas should be completed and reinforced. well if you want search job and access other employment opportunities, office automation is another key element.
In short, from the professional or academic stage that begins in September, you can put the accent on training for the development of digital skills that enhance long-term job success. Digital skills enrich the curriculum and the level of employability.