According to one report, the Unemployment Rate in India increased to 3.52 percent in 2017 from 3.51 percent in 2016 & it is projected to trend around 3.60 percent in 2020. Statistics as of September 2018, India had 31 million jobless people. One of the main reason behind the unemployment in India is lack of employability skills & shortage of institutes providing Quality Education. Apparently, the Indian education system is degree oriented not job oriented. Also, proper career guidance & education counseling are important in secondary & higher secondary schools because it helps students to pursue the right type of education.
Here are some top employability skills
Good communication- Communication is the only medium to convey your thoughts, messages to others. In the age of globalization, you must have excellent communication skills to communicate with your boss or co-worker. Become an Active & engaged listener. Written communication skills will help you to create emails, cover letters, advertisement, articles, blogs on digital platforms. Non-verbal communication skills like body language, facial expressions, Gestures, voice-tone are an integral part of overall communication but peoples often unaware of this. Non-verbal communication skills will help you to build healthy relationships in an organization or society.
Innovative mind- In order to compete with market competitors you must have to keep a creative approach towards any problem. Creativity & Innovation are the only reason for the success of any business.
Forbes 2018 has listed ‘Amazon’, ‘Salesforce’ among the most innovative companies in the world.
Management skills- Recruiters are constantly on the lookout for candidates who are adaptable and exhibit strong Management skills. Management skills cover Planning, Decision making, Leadership skills, multi-skill personality, Public speaking, Team management skills.
Digital literacy- Nowadays computer, internet, mobile devices, social networking are an integral part of human life. Indian Government also launched ‘Digital India’ scheme to empower every citizen digitally. So to prepare for the wave of digital transformation building digital skills are very essential.
Indian Government has launched National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme so that the non-IT literate citizens are trained to become IT literate including Anganwadi and ASHA workers and authorized ration dealers in all the States/UTs across the country.
Think out of the box- Problems occurs in every business process & thus every company needs a confident problem solver. Critical thinking & problem-solving skills are the most valuable skills to have these days. Creative peoples have the ability to looking at something in a new way & can solve any problem quickly & effectively.
Fast learner- Fast learning enables the learner to implement acquired skills & knowledge immediately. Fast learning employees help businesses to move forward & stay ahead in the competition. Quick learning skills keep learner confident and motivated.
Tech-savvy- Always stay abreast of recent developments in technologies, national & international affairs. The Internet has changed the whole education system in India. The trend of classroom training is outdated now however, the number of Online certification courses are available these days. Spend some time to learn new things whether it is a new language, new skill & schedule your time according to that.
In the age of Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning & automation above mentioned soft skills will play an important role in many industries. Because machines will replace human tasks but machines never replace emotional intelligence which includes decision making, team interaction, Empathy, negotiation & communication many more. So, employees need to nurture Interpersonal skills in order to thrive in a future driven by AI.
