Working and happy? here’s why you should always be ‘job-ready’
Don’t wait till you actually need to start a job search. Job-readiness is about constantly evolving
New Delhi
| Published: September 10, 2018 1:41 AM
In a report, Nasscom has identified 55 new job
roles and 155 new-age skills that will be required for the future.
In an overcrowded field of potential candidates, becoming the
inevitable selection for recruiters depends solely on how differentiated you
are. You need to be job-ready, which simply means possessing the right skills
commensurate to the ever-changing needs of the industry.
In a report, Nasscom has identified 55 new job roles and 155
new-age skills that will be required for the future. Big data and analytics are
two major areas opening up and are expected to grow eightfold to $16 billion by
2025. This calls for an increase in the demand for business analysts, solution
architects, data integrators, data architects, data analysts and data
scientists—careers that didn’t exist a few years ago. That’s why, no matter how
long you’ve been in your current job, you must constantly evolve and be ready
for the next gig.
Get smart with skilling:
Keep upgrading yourself with new but relevant skills. For
instance, those in IT could learn new coding languages, or finance experts
could earn a PMP certification, or those good with algorithms can take up a
certificate course in data science. The possibilities are endless. If you are
working, explore the training and development offerings at your organisation.
If not, there are many free or affordable learning opportunities that will help
add skills to your resume.
Start early:
It’s a good idea to make college days a stepping stone to enter
the job market. Develop soft skills by participating in group activities, take
lead, read up, ask questions, apply concepts on real-time projects, gain
recommendations from professors. This groundwork will go a long way in
impressing your recruiters, and peers in the corporate world. While in college,
look for meaningful internship or part-time jobs to expand your subject
knowledge. Don’t be put off by low pay, acquiring knowledge should be your
priority.
Stay ahead of the game:
Companies are utilising AI, machine learning, analytics for
recruiting. Globally, recruiting firms like Pymetrics use neuroscience games
and bias-free AI to predictively match people with jobs. Google Hire,
a recruiting app, helps distribute jobs, identify and attract candidates, build
relationships, and manage the interview process. Many others offer chatbots
that automate the process from resume to interview. Keep yourself abreast with
information on these.
Become a subject-matter expert: Subscribe to industry magazines
and newsletters, stay updated with the latest technologies and software. Track
current affairs and markets, make notes, attend seminars and conferences. Use
Twitter, LinkedIn to get in touch with your corporate idols and learn from
them. Network.
Hit refresh:
Document your achievements. Keep your CV updated. Make separate
resumes for different types of jobs and industries, using keywords in line with
what companies are looking for. Employers look for soft skills like
communication, leadership, collaboration, time management. Your body of work
must reflect that.
Anurag Gupta is head, Career Education Business (India), NIIT
Limited
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