The job market is always evolving, and technology-driven jobs are becoming increasingly common. Fresh graduates are at stake as they have to compete with other same-level graduates that are hungrily seeking for job opportunities, with the pandemic that is still in the midst of recovering, the chances to land on a job is not as simple as pre-pandemic. However, having a certain career skill will increase your chances of success no matter what profession you select. Knowing which skills are in high demand will help you choose a career path. We’re here to reveal the most sought-after trainee skills from across the world.

To begin or push your career forward, you have to broaden your expertise and talents while also distinguishing yourself from other applicants, you will need to seek in-demand skills. Here are some of the most in-demand skills you can work on to help you stay a strong job candidate.

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1. Creativity/Critical-Thinking

Creativity which is commonly associated with critical thinking is one of the top skills that you are expected to have while conducting your tasks in a workplace. Being creative and having the ability to think critically will devise new ways to perform tasks, problem-solving and executing ideas. By having like-minded people in the company, it will strive to a more productive direction.

But of course, creativity can’t be taught, it has to come naturally and from the experiences that you have in life whether it’d be in a working environment or through personal experiences.

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2. Adaptability

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Adaptability in any working environment, and various job role is significant as we are living in an era where technology continues to advance and companies that encourages new processes can often stay competitive in their industry as they are always up to date. Especially due to the pandemic, a lot of working style has change and many are encouraged to work from home which are also known as working remotely to avoid the spread of infection. Working from home may sounds simple but it requires discipline and good time management. If the candidates do not seem to have the ability to adapt well, it may cause their work performance to be affected that will impact the company’s growth. Usually, the hiring managers will be able to judge by their communication skills and the way a candidate answers certain questions.

3. SEO/SEM Marketing

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Regardless of which job role you are applying for, the knowledge for SEO which is search engine optimization and SEM which is search engine marketing is vital as many companies has come to their senses of realizing the importance of digital marketing and the benefits it brings to their companies. Especially those companies that are counting their revenue via online through company’s visibility and web presence. This ‘technical’ skill is in great demand for many factors that will bring a huge impact to the company: increased exposure contributes to increased web traffic, which leads to further conversions, buyers, and revenue.

4. Translation

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Most of the companies will strive for global exposure and with that they will search for people that are skilled in creating localized content for global markets. Some may say that being bilingual meaning you can speak more than 3 languages but professionally speaking one way to enhance your translation skill is to utilize your knowledge of your mother tongue and another language that you are fluent with. The key is to be fluent in both the language that you are translating from and the language you’re translating to. Understanding the cultural differences of the two languages is also as significant as some words may convey different meaning and interpretations.

5. Collaboration

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Many people are talented and well-experienced when it comes to their job roles. However only a majority within those talented people have the desired level of teamwork. Collaborations is an extremely one of the most significant skill in every sectors of the professional world. Employees will face collaborations in executing tasks, that requires communication in a professional manner. Whereby there are certain job scopes that highly dependent on collaboration to gain revenue for the companies as in sales making, client meet ups, talent acquisition and many more. The expectations of this skill have always been a major factor, where companies usually look for potential employees that can work in a team and are willing to balance their thoughts and views with the team.

At Odazzit, you can easily gain knowledge of these skills from our certified coaches that you can browse through on our website. We would be gladly to assist  you to be equipped with knowledge and have you exposed to the current working world. Easily gain access by asking questions for 10 minutes with our coaches, or learn with them by signing up for their classes. Join us today!

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