Don't Let Robots Take Over: Boost Your Transferable Skills
The AI-backed doomsday is upon us and at some point, in the future, some may be unwanted in some jobs. Robots getting in and you getting out. However, that doesn’t mean you are just wasting your life away tumbling down that corporate ladder. The perk of any job is that it must come with transferable skills.
What is that? They are basically any skill that can be used in any job, doesn’t matter what your job is, your place of work, or your field. If somehow you don’t have any transferable skills -which is unlikely- step up your game and start building them!
1. Problem-solving skills
The terrible thing about any job is that you’ll always face problems. The nice thing about it is that employers will always look for someone to solve them! Problem-solving involves pinpointing the problem, using logic, gathering info., analyzing data, and actually coming up with a solution. Almost all jobs involve some type of problem-solving. Cashiers (handling an angry/irresponsible customer), drivers (not every day is a smooth ride), and as for a career in coding, your whole life is a big problem!)
2. Critical thinking skills
Really underrated skill! The more you meet new people, the more you realize that most people lack basic thinking skills even more so when it comes to critical thinking! This skill is like the bridge that leads us to solving problems. It’s the ability to evaluate information in order to reach a conclusion or choose a course of action. You Sherlock Holmes your way into solutions. I find that holders of Bachelor of Arts are best at this! Guys, that English degree is not totally worthless anymore!
3. Management skills
Have you ever quit a job before because you absolutely cannot stand your boss?! EXACTLY! No matter where you are on the corporate ladder, you need to know how to be human basically! If you don’t know how to communicate and ✨guide✨ not order the people around you, trust me, you won’t be able to retain any job! Micromanagement was the Boomers' way, no one is gonna accept that anymore.
4. BASIC PC skills
You might think “everyone knows the most basic computer skills, what difference does that make?” If you believe that, then this point is not for you. If I meet another 20-year-old who doesn’t know how to use/adjust an Excel sheet or a Word doc., I’m going to lose my mind! Trust me, they exist! Go beyond surfing the internet, learn something!
So, there you have it! The robots might be coming for some jobs, but with a solid set of transferable skills, you'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way. Embrace your inner problem-solver, sharpen that critical thinking, brush up on your management style, and get those basic PC skills down pat. Remember, no matter what the future holds, these skills will keep you flexible, adaptable, and ahead of the game. Who knows, you might even outsmart those robots after all!