Technology is advancing so fast that it's taking over jobs and industries at an increasingly rapid pace. Whether it's factory lines adding robotics, customer service centers outsourcing or adding Artificial Intelligence support, drones delivering products and mail, or simply smarter systems reducing the need for hospital staff...the trend is clear, technology is cheaper and more efficient than people in many markets.
But although things look gloomy for the average worker, there is hope. A new set of skills that robots and AI can't do well is emerging, and it will be the smart employee that sharpens those skills and makes themselves indispensable. A new report released by the World Economic Forum found that, with some reskilling, the average US worker has no less than 48 “good-fit” new career pathways to choose from.
You might be asking, "What are some of these skills?" High value skills include things like:
Although this all might seem daunting and a big transition for many. See this article on 6 reasons to be optimistic about the future of work.
And, if you need guidance with developing the critical skills to transition into a new field, fill out my short intake form for free feedback on your situation. Career Transition Guidance will be essential to make sure you're not wasting your time or energy on skills that won't last you the rest of your working career.
But although things look gloomy for the average worker, there is hope. A new set of skills that robots and AI can't do well is emerging, and it will be the smart employee that sharpens those skills and makes themselves indispensable. A new report released by the World Economic Forum found that, with some reskilling, the average US worker has no less than 48 “good-fit” new career pathways to choose from.
You might be asking, "What are some of these skills?" High value skills include things like:
- Team and project management
- Complex problem-solving that involves people and emotional intelligence
- Technology management and repair
- Storytelling, such that it motives a workforce or sells a product
- Relationship-building
- Empathy and collaborative creativity
- ...and more
Although this all might seem daunting and a big transition for many. See this article on 6 reasons to be optimistic about the future of work.
And, if you need guidance with developing the critical skills to transition into a new field, fill out my short intake form for free feedback on your situation. Career Transition Guidance will be essential to make sure you're not wasting your time or energy on skills that won't last you the rest of your working career.
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