As technology progresses at an alarming speed, so does the world of the work. Every year it seems there’s some new technology, skill or device professionals are scrambling to master. This steady influx of new tech and skills to master can make it feel like you’ll never catch up.
Though you can’t anticipate the technology that’s not yet on the market, you can prepare for career success by focusing on the fundamental skills needed to navigate these fast changing times—what some have dubbed “21st century skills.” These are the transferrable “soft” skills that can be applied in a variety of settings an can help you as you master more technical skills.
Though the software or tools you use to perform your job will likely change in the next five, ten or twenty years, the soft skills you develop will last a lifetime. Let’s dive in to what 21stcentury skills are, why they’re important and how you can develop many of them in yourself.
