{"id":"45","title":"DIGITAL SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE","body":"<div> <p> <span> If\nonly we understand what is coming in the nearest future, we will probably start\nnow to increase and equip ourselves with the necessary skills needed to fit\ninto the type of work that will exist in the future. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> We\nknow that the future work is definitely going to look quite different from what\nwe have today. Animation, Automation, Digital platforms are seriously affecting\nthe nature of the workforce, <\/span> <span> combining creativity with digital skills. <\/span> <span> And this will change the\nskills required for both old and new occupations and also transform where and\nhow people do their work. Technology is strongly transforming the way we work.\nAnd as the workplace adapts to an increasingly information-rich world, the\nskills required for a particular job by the employers are also changing. Almost\nall the work that will exist in the future will involve automation and require more\nof creative thinking. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Because\nof this shift in technology, employers will tend to assess and hire employee\nbased on the following digital skills: <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> <span> 1. <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <span> MOBILE EXPERT <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Mobile phones and mobile technology are\nevolving on a daily basis. With the fast-moving pace and regular changes in the\nindustry, it\u00e2?`s sometimes difficult to keep up. <\/span> <span> Smartphones are now more common for online use than a\ndesktop. <\/span> <span> We\u00e2ve seen an explosion in the Internet in recent years,\nwith multiple industries experimenting with new Mobile and Web applications. <\/span> <span> <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> The rise of mobile means that\nbusinesses must adapt their strategy accordingly and thrive to stay abreast of\nthe trends to make sure that their mobile and web applications remain relevant\nand discoverable thereby creating <\/span> <span> a strong demand for digital talents of all kind <\/span> <span> . <\/span> <span> <span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <div class=\"goole_ad col s12 mb-3\" style=\"display:flex; height:auto\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n\t\t\t\t<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display:inline-block;width:100%;height:250px\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4696224049420135\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ad-slot=\"1880693933\"><\/ins>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><\/div><\/span> <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> <span> 2. <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <span> AUTOMATION <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Arguably\nthe most important digital skill for the future does not relate to a specific\ndevice or software. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Automation\ncan help to streamline a business for simplicity, increase predictability of\nservice quality, increase consistency of output, reduce cost, increase\nproductivity and achieve digital transformation. It may involve integrating\napplications, restructuring labour resources and using software applications\nthroughout the organization. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> As technology rapidly evolves, and as machines become\nmore involved with daily tasks quickly replacing our specialized sets of\nskills, the more we will need to have creative, versatile workers whose skills\ntranscend what the machines can offer. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Therefore the most important skill for any employee in\nthe face of automation is creative thinking and to ensure the longevity of a\nworkforce, these people must be able to do what machines cannot do <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> <span> 3. <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <span> SOCIAL MARKETING AND SELLING <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Social\nmedia marketing is not just cold hard tactics. It means understanding the\ncreative process that provides creative content that engages with your customer\nand touches their hearts and not just their minds. <\/span> <span> Content is the\nking and base for all your marketing. Social media budgets will get doubled and\nstronger in the coming next 5 years <\/span> <span> because of the huge increase of the internet speed and of\nthe mobile traffic because of the explosion of the live streaming videos <\/span> <span> . And internet\npenetration is gaining more and more results. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Knowing the\nstrategies of search engine optimization will give you a cutting edge in the\ndigital marketing industry. And the rapid growth in mobile phone users has\ncreated a lot <div class=\"goole_ad col s12 mb-3\" style=\"display:flex; height:auto\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n\t\t\t\t<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display:inline-block;width:100%;height:250px\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4696224049420135\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ad-slot=\"1880693933\"><\/ins>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><\/div>of opportunities for the social marketers. So a digital marketer\nshould have proficiency in social marketing and selling. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Advanced social sellers need to equip themselves with\ncontent and conversation, so that they can build more meaningful relationships\nwith their customers so as to educate and become a resource for their potential\ncustomers, rather than to sell directly. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> <span> 4. <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <span> RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> How you use research skills in your job depends on where you work and\nwhat you do. Research skills can be used to find better ways of working, to\nimprove the standing of your company or to find new products or projects to\nwork on. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> People who can research more deeply into their industry are often able\nto come up with new ideas and better ways of running a company. Being able to\nconduct good research into your sector will also show that you are dedicated to\nyour employer and have the desire to improve. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> As\ndigital transformation advances and sophisticated technologies and tools are\nbeing developed, the more important the role of an advanced analytics of\npredictive and prescriptive will be because the data recorded will continue to\nincrease. Knowing how to harness this data is crucial to understanding a\nbusiness and its future. And employees\/job seekers who can extract, analyse and\ntranslate useful information from a company\u00e2?`s data set will be essential and <\/span> <span> vital to employers. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> <span> 5. <span> &nbsp; <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <span> ANIMATION AND CREATIVITY <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Often, creativity in this sense involves what\nis called lateral thinking, or the ability to perceive patterns that are not\nobvious. <\/span> <span> Creativity is often less ordered, structured\nand predictable. <div class=\"goole_ad col s12 mb-3\" style=\"display:flex; height:auto\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n\t\t\t\t<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display:inline-block;width:100%;height:250px\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4696224049420135\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-ad-slot=\"1880693933\"><\/ins>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><\/div><\/span> <span> Creative people have the ability to devise new ways to\ncarry out tasks, solve problems and meet challenges. They bring a fresh, and\nsometimes unorthodox, perspective to their work. This way of thinking can help\ndepartments and organizations move in more productive directions. For these\nreasons, they are extremely valuable to a company. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Some people are naturally more creative than\nothers, but creativity can be strengthened with practice. These set of skills\nmay range from designing, writing and so on. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> Employers don\u00e2t simply want to hire creative\npeople because they are impressive. They want creative employees who will help\nthem solve their work-related issues and people who have the <\/span> <span> ability to work with people\nwho have different skillsets, beyond just animation skill. <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> <br> <\/span> <\/p> <p> <span> <br> <\/span> <\/p> <p> <br> <\/p> <\/div>","image":[{"type":"picture","src":"https:\/\/mail.digitaldreamsng.com\/asset\/picture\/article_images\/digital-skills.jpg","title":"Get the Right Skill For the future","desc":"Now!","anchor":{"name":""}}],"view":null,"url":"digital-skills-for-the-future","category":"13","industry":"","business":"","product":"0","parent":null,"type":"article","product_desc":null,"auto":null,"label":null,"status":"1","no_of_views":201,"user_id":"1","author":null,"date_uploaded":"2019-02-08 14:48:00","date_updated":"2019-11-19 02:42:30","last_updated":"2020-10-06 02:52:11","related":[{"id":"63","title":"THE FUTURE OF JOBS IN NIGERIA","body":"There are fast changes happening in every facet of life and jobs\nwill not be left out. 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