Top Skills Employers Are Seeking in 2019

Top Skills Employers Are Seeking in 2019Top Skills Employers Are Seeking in 20192soft skills (interpersonal abilities and character traits valuable to numerous positions). Take a look at these top skills employers are seeking in 2019 to be a more informed job seeker and land that jobTop Five Skills in Each CategoryHard SkillsCloud ComputingArtificial IntelligenceAnalytical ReasoningPeople ManagementUX DesignSoft SkillsCreativityPersuasionCollaborationAdaptabilityTime ManagementLEARN ABOUT SKILLS TESTS FROM Among the skills presented on the lists, hiring managers and recruiters are bound to have particular entries that ring especially true from their own experiences.UX roles have always been in demand and this is doubly true in 2019, says Raquel Lemon, talent acquisition manager for flex-friendly Envato. An increasing number of businesses are looking to improve their forays into the online world, and as a result, theres an increased understandingmore than ever about the importance of their interface with customers. We are no different at Envato and are working hard to maintain a pipeline of talent in this area through traditional andnon-traditionalmethods.In terms of soft skills, Lemon mentions the importance of adaptability. Change is the new normal, so those candidates who have shown the ability to be regular high performers in organizations that have undergone leadership changes or other transformations are high on the desirable list.Developing and Presenting SkillsCandidates possessing sought-after skills should make sure to clearly present them in their application material. Hiring managers will take notice of a cover letter detailing how you used creativity to help your former employer strengthen the companys brand on social media or a resume citing the two classes you took last year to enhance your knowledge of artificial intelligence.While hard skills typically get presented as more teachable than soft ones, ways exist to improve them, too. LinkedIn Lear ning offers a sortiment of online courses focused on soft skills that made the list, from acreativity bootcamp to finding your time management style. Or go to an online educational site such as Coursera and type in what ability you want to work on, such as collaboration.Then, reinforce your talents during the interview with memorable examples. In the process of showcasing why youre a great fit, youll demonstrate firsthand the desirable soft skill of persuasion

Prospective MBAs Want to Learn Entrepreneurship in B-School

Prospective MBAs Want to Learn Entrepreneurship in B-SchoolProspective MBAs Want to Learn Entrepreneurship in B-SchoolMore prospective MBAs value the skills of enterprise, finds a recent study.Carrington Crisp, a consulting firm specializing in marketing and branding for business school and universities, surveyed a little less than 500 prospective MBA students from 79 countries (a fairly small sample) to gauge global sentiment toward the MBA.Given 30 pieces of typical MBA course content, prospective MBAs most valued strategic management, leadership, managing people, managing organizations and entrepreneurship. In last years survey entrepreneurship did not make the top five.Do fewer opportunities in finance and banking have anything to do with it? Is there a growing trend of candidates eschewing larger companies? Unclear, the survey says. But whatever the reasons, interest in entrepreneurship is up even among part-time MBAs.The interest in enterprise is supported by respondents criter ia for choosing an MBA program. Chief among them, improved career prospects, of course. But the second and third most important factorsbeing challenged to think differently and being provided with new skillsare notable in that neither of the two has to do with improved earning potential, which is considered the fifth most important factor.These and other findings from the report led the consultancy to posit that candidates are seeking a wider return on their investments in the MBA.A wider mix of skills plays to the potential entrepreneur who may need to be able to manage a sortiment of tasks to drive success in their business. Similarly, with flatter corporate structures, those still working when doing their MBA recognize that a move sideways in to a different project may be the best way to move up in an organization in the medium term.Here are a few other significant findings from the study There was an apparent lack of interest in curriculum content pertaining to Ethics and CSR. T he studys authors suggest this happens when the two are presented as stand-alone modules. Candidates expect these two subjects to be integrated into all content. The number of full-time program seekers is down part-time seekers up. What had the greatest impact on candidates perception of the MBA? Visiting business schools, meeting alumni or working with MBA grads. Candidates want schools with strong academic reputations Desire for blended or hybrid learning over traditional forms is strong everywhere. Tomorows MBA 2011 - Executive Summary Like us on Facebook

Business Agility Meets Flexibility The Growth in Alternative Work Models

Business Agility Meets Flexibility The Growth in Alternative Work ModelsBusiness Agility Meets Flexibility The Growth in Alternative Work ModelsThe age of agile business has resulted in the need for a mora flexible workforce. Increases in the number of part-time, temporary and remote workers are evidence of companies increased cost pressures coming out of the 2008 recession as well as individuals interests in more flexible work models. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the U.S. Census show just how significant the trend is toward flexibility for both employers and workers. Part-Time Comprises a Bigger Part of the WorkforceData from the BLS shows that in the past five years the balance of persons employed full-time and part-time has shifted by about two percentage points, as seen on the chart below. Before the recession full time employees made up 83 percent of the workforce. Today they make up about 81 percent. Part-time employment shifted from about 17 percen t to 19 percent of the total workforce in the same period. If you consider that two percentage points equals millions of individual workers, that seemingly small shift in workforce composition denotes a significant trend. Employer cautiousness during the economic recovery combined with the changes in healthcare law may have permanently changed the makeup of the workforce. Part-time has long been of the most popular keywords on Simply Hired, showing that workers are actively seeking out part-time work rather than just accepting it because its all they can find. Temporary Workers Have More OptionsAt the same time the workforce is shifting to part-time, the number of temporary employees is also increasing. It reached an all-time high in June 2014 when BLS reported nearly 2.9 million temporary workers. For many people temporary work is not a choice its a way of life. The American Staffing Association reports that over the last three years the temp industry added more jobs in the United States than any other. The temporary workforce has historically consisted of occupations such as administration, retail, hospitality and farming. Increasingly, jobs in professions such as nursing, law and pharmaceutical are shifting toward temporary or contract-based employment models. Its been posited that the shift to a temporary workforce could be reflective of a generational trend of a less committed relationship between employees and their employers. It seems individuals are expecting more flexibility in their lifestyles while companies are seeking to be more nimble by staffing up or down as needed. The new gig economy is redefining work for millions of individuals. Evidence that short-term, informal work models are becoming more accepted include last years merger of freelancer platforms Elance and oDesk and the growth of companies such as Gigwalk and TaskRabbit. Companies and individuals now have easier access to short-term, project-based help from workers with specific tools and skill sets. Whether a temporary job takes half a day or a year, technology has enabled workers and employers to connect with greater efficiency. Temporary is a popular filter used by job seekers on Simply Hired. The Work-from-Home RevolutionAnother way workers are seeking more flexibility in their lives is by working remotely. According to the U.S. Census there were 13.4 million people who worked from home at least one day a week in 2010, an plus-rechnen of 4.2 million since 2000. Global Workplace Analytics reports numerous benefits for companies that encourage telecommuting higher employee satisfaction, reduced attrition rates, fewer absences, an expanded talent pool and cost-savings relating to real estate. A study conducted at a Chinese company found that home-based workers saved the company $1,900 per year, completed 13.5 percent more calls and reported higher job satisfaction levels. Hiring part-time, temporary and remote workers presents a unique set of considerations for recruiters. Over the next several weeks well take a closer look at how to hire in these fast-growing work models. Over the next several months well be sharing best learnings and best practices on how to adapt and thrive in this new era of changing careers. To receive articles like this by email, sign up for Simply Hireds Monthly Newsletter and Feature Articles.Read more from this series The Changing Workforce4 Pleasing Results From Hiring a Career Change CandidateDiversify with Career-Change Candidates 6 Factors to Consider6 Tips for Hiring in Emerging FieldsHow to Think Like a Pioneer When Hiring PioneersCareer Resurrection How to Identify Top Candidates from Declining Fields