Do you have these top skills to stand out in the job market?

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The job market has changed over the recent years, driven by technological innovation, changes in international and national policy and shifting business landscapes. When thinking about a career, or what to study, it’s a good idea to take into consideration these important skills. Upskilling can help you stand out in the job market and land your dream job.

Green Skills

Due to new climate policies and commitments there is an increasing demand for sustainability professionals and a need for employees to have “green skills”.

The term ‘green skills’ encompasses the skills and knowledge required to foster the net-zero transition, in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Green skills can be categorised as:

Technical
Knowledge-based
Operation Management
Project / Change Management
Soft skills

Green skills can include understanding sustainability, climate comprehension, renewable energy and corporate social responsibility.

According to LinkedIn’s Global Climate Talent Stocktake report, by 2050 it’s predicted that there will be twice as many jobs requiring green skills as people qualified to fill them and that currently job seekers with green skills or titles see a 54.6% higher hiring rate than the workforce overall. This means that gaining green skills is good for the environment as well as for your career!

Below is a list of top green skills:

Scientific understanding
Nature connectivity
Long-term thinking
Dynamic operations & crisis management
Historical & cultural understanding
Monitoring skills
Informational skills

AI and Data skills

The AI revolution and the growing reliance on data-driven decision-making is also reshaping industries.

According to a report by the World Economic Forum, data analysts and scientists are among the top emerging jobs globally. The demand for these roles is expected to continue rising, driven by the need for insights that can drive business strategies and innovations.

Whether you’re looking for a career in AI and Data or not, the future of work is becoming increasingly intertwined with automation and AI. Below is a list of skills which can help advance your career regardless of the field:

Machine learning
Programming skills and languages (such as python)
Data management
Using generative AI systems as tools (like ChatGPT or Microsoft’s Copilot)

Transferrable skills

Overall, transferable skills are extremely important, they may be soft skills like collaboration and problem-solving or hard skills like data analytics or monitoring skills. They’re picked up over time and can be developed through work experience but also through education.

Below are some of the top sought-after transferable skills, which can be adapted to different roles:

Analytical Skills
Communication Proficiency
Project Management
Teamwork
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making
Time-management
Creative thinking

Would you like to future-proof your career?

Erasmus University Rotterdam has launched two new cutting-edge, fully online MSc programmes. Both masters offer learners the opportunity to gain a high-quality knowledge and skills from anywhere in the world.

Online MSc Sustainability Management

Offered by Rotterdam School of Management, this two-year part-time MSc degree teaches theoretical foundations of sustainability management, as well as how to apply them to solve real-world problems and obstacles. It equips learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to lead sustainable transformations.

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Online MSc Marketing and Data Intelligence

Delivered by the Erasmus School of Economics, this two-year part-time degree empowers marketers who want to become experts in advanced marketing analytics.

The online MSc provides learners with the knowledge to use data and advanced data science methods to create sound and accurate solutions and recommendations for a range of marketing problems. It also trains learners reflective and critical thinking skills to be able to propose an appropriate solution that suits all stakeholders.

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