Learn or leave the market

Teamwor
k skills
Ability t
o get alo
ng well 
 
with diff
erent peo
ple
Conflict
 resolut
ion skill
s
Proficie
ncy in b
uilding,
 mainta
ining,
and dev
eloping
 relation
ships
Time ma
nageme
nt and d
elegatio
n skills 
The most valuable 
skills according
to employers

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The Labor Market Today. Chapter 1.
rare skills
that employers look for
in applicants:
Abilit
y to i
nflue
nce 
others
Strategic
thinking
Vitality
and stress resistance
Ability to analyze
large quantities
of data
Rapid response
to challenges
and problem-solving 
skills

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 Chapter 1. The Labor Market Today.
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However, changes in the labor market will not only impact employees 
but also companies and society as a whole.
According to the consulting company Deloitte, in terms of public policy, 
these changes will lead to a complete rethinking of the education 
system. Learning will be seen as a continuous life-long process, rather 
than being divided into stages and degrees. Income and health policy 
might change as well, as the younger generation will mix with the 
older generation and both will work on equal terms. More people will 
be engaged in what they really like; there will be a surge in the number 
of talents and cultural leaders.
Under such circumstances, it is better and easier to approach work 
tasks creatively. The results of an employee’s work, rather than their 
efficiency, are what is becoming important. It benefits those specialists 
who constantly expand their horizons, find new trends and unusual 
solutions.
Employers primarily look for practical rather than theoretical knowl-
edge in their employees. Therefore, if you are looking for training 
courses and ways to learn a new profession, the first thing you should 
consider is the convenience of the training (online courses will spare 
you a lot of trouble) and the practical skills that you will acquire 
by completing the course. The prestige of a training course is only 
significant if you understand exactly how its reputation can help you — 
for example, when only certain programs are held in high regard in the 
company you want to apply to.