What skills and abilities to pump in 2020 in order to get more

1. Basic programming skills

One of the global trends is digitalization. Digital technologies penetrate into all spheres of life, and all thanks to IT specialists. It is no coincidence that in terms of the rate of salary growth, specialists in this industry bypass everyone else.

Some time ago programmers were a special caste of people who possessed knowledge and skills inaccessible to others. At the other extreme, there were users who had difficulty finding the button that turned on the computer. But we have already stepped one foot into the future, where everyone needs to have at least some idea of ​​information technology.

It's not necessary for everyone to be able to write complex websites (let's leave that to the specialists). However, basic knowledge is very useful. To be convinced of this, it is enough to look at “Atlas of new professions", Created by the Moscow School of Management" Skolkovo "and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. It has doctors, biologists and even guides whose work is directly related to technology. These are all professions of the future. But in the present, knowledge of IT basics will only add points to you.

2. Ability to work with big data

And one more skill that used to be the prerogative of the elite, but will soon be useful to many people. When they talk about big data, they mean a large stream of unstructured information from which a lot of useful information can be extracted. To achieve this, everything must be processed and streamlined.

Big data helps make processes simpler and more predictable. For example, let's take the banking industry. If we analyze the set of characteristics and the subsequent behavior of many people who take credits, you can fairly accurately predict with what probability a particular client will give money.

And let the technical side of the issue be dealt with by specialized specialists, their colleagues from other departments should at least understand the possibilities of big data and how it works. Then you can use the full potential. And people who know how to do this will definitely be in demand by employers.

3. Management of automated systems

Thanks to science fiction, we expect from robots of an anthropomorphic appearance and powerful artificial intelligence, which allows them to think and be aware of themselves as individuals. And the second criterion is not something that should be expected in the coming years.

And yet robots and artificial intelligence have penetrated our lives deeper than it seems, even if not in the form in which we expect. The voice assistant in your smartphone is a prime example of AI. It's about the same with robots. Maybe not all of them jump as effectively as development by Boston Dynamics, but they know how to screw, glue, weld and solder, like the UR10.

According to forecastsHow robots change the world futurists, all these things in the coming decades should leave a lot of people out of work who perform monotonous operations both with their hands and with their heads. But someone has to monitor the quality of tasks and adjust the operation of machines. And for this you need to understand both what they are doing and how to manage them.

This skill will not only help to be in demand in the labor market in the future. It will allow those who risk losing in competition with the neural network not to lose their jobs.

4. Fast learner

Like Sheldon Cooper in one of the last episodes of The Big Bang Theory, we will have to accept that the only constant in this world is change. And everything is changing quite quickly. And the winner will be the one who knows how to adapt to the circumstances.

If we talk about a career, success awaits a person who knows how to urgently replenish his knowledge base, adapting it to new challenges. Being able to learn is quite a skill, important and pumpable. It will help you compete successfully in the labor market.

5. Cross-industry communication skills

This is where the skill from the previous paragraph comes in handy. Narrow specialists who are well versed in only one thing will be less and less in demand. This does not mean that expertise will recede into the background. High-quality personnel are always needed, but already now it is necessary to be well oriented not only in one's own field, but also in related industries. A variety of knowledge and skills will help you earn more or even change your profession, while you do not have to master everything from scratch.

6. Self-management

According toHow many freelancers do we have and where do they work: survey results HeadHunter, 31% of Russians work remotely. The portal has a small sample, so in reality the percentage is likely much lower. But compared to 4%A fifth of Russians will work remotely by 2020 2015, the difference is still incredible. Benefit remote employers also understand: there is no need to organize a workplace and provide many more things, including the notorious cookies.

For an employee, remote work is not only an opportunity not to waste time on the road and perform the necessary tasks right in their pajamas, but also a big challenge. Not everyone knows how to properly allocate time and be as effective as in the office. The advantage will be enjoyed by people with a developed sense of responsibility and iron discipline who can organize their work efficiently and on their favorite couch without the supervision of their superiors.

7. People management

We pass from organizing our work to managing someone else's and not only others. An integrated approach is needed here. To be successful, you have to develop leadership skills. This is important both for leading a team, especially a remote one, and for demonstrating your own ambitions to your superiors. Brilliant work results alone are not always enough to get noticed.

Negotiation skill is also not in the last place. It is useful for any position: when interacting with subordinates and a boss, for establishing contacts and building relationships with a client.

All this, combined with the skills related to your direct employment, will make you a pleasant and effective employee. It seems that this is what all employers dream of.

8. Complex problem solving skill

Technology will be more and more capable. And the main competitive advantage of humans over robots is the ability to solve problems in a non-standard way, to draw unexpected conclusions based on given conditions, and to think critically. For example, if all the symptoms point to flu, then even AI will think of this diagnosis. But Dr. House would suggest lupus. Because in some cases, the most likely is not the most correct.

The system sees errors well within the framework set for it. A person is able to think much broader. But for this he needs to be well versed in his industry and constantly train his problem-solving skill. According toThe Future of Jobs World Economic Forum, 36% of jobs already require this skill. In the future, this figure will grow even more. So, if you have not yet decided on your competitive advantages, it may be worth focusing on solving problems.

9. Communication skills

Imagine making a call to support and chatting with artificial intelligence. If the question is simple, he will easily solve it. If complex, it guides you through a thousand of its scripts. And then, perhaps, you will be lucky enough to hear the voice of a real person. But how will your joy fade if the specialist also starts talking in scripts.

Nowadays, work in technical support is considered not very prestigious. It seems that anyone can handle it, including a robot. That is why the service "with a human face" is of particular value, where the interlocutor really tries to help, and not just mumbles a memorized text. In the future, a tech support specialist will need even more conversation skills, knowledge of the company's work area, the ability to calm down an angry or upset customer. In general, do everything that the AI ​​cannot.

Communication skills are useful not only in technical support. They are needed wherever there is interaction with people. A person who knows how to listen and hear, respond to someone else's reaction, and show appropriate care will easily find a job even with the dominance of neural networks.

10. Creative skills

Artificial intelligence writes musicAI can now compose pop music and even symphonies and creates pictures. But he learns from existing works. To create something fundamentally new, you need a person or at least his participation. So developing creativity is a great option. Even if your position is not directly related to the chosen occupation, you will always have a trump card in the sleeve for the employer - creativity. Classes in different types of arts pump it well.