Skills that Students Need on a Long-Term Basis

Globalization has really changed the way we think about education and technology has left a lasting impression on society with so many different changes and innovative discoveries. 

Presently, people are very concerned about the impact of the needs in the global market and that has a very direct influence on the education of students in this day and age. 

Students need to develop certain skills so that they can cater to the needs of the market. Employers are always giving great importance to the three basic skills- reading, writing and arithmetic. But more is sought nowadays. Let’s have a look at what recruiters are looking for now. 

Being Familiar With Technology is a Must 

 

• Employers are appreciating those individuals who can understand how to operate a computer and continue working with the help of any form of technology. 

•  They are expected to know about the different parts of a computer.

• They should be resourceful while connecting with people, information and they should know how to send e-mails, visit relevant websites and use search engines.

• Employers love the fact that today’s candidates are trying their best to understand the concepts of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases.

The next important factor is how empathetic a person can be. 

Emotional Intelligence Exhibited

 

• People are laying emphasis on the importance of EQ or Emotional Intelligence.

• How emotions are controlled by the brain happen to be a subject that inspires great curiosity nowadays.

• Social and emotional learning (SEL) is something that is sought very often nowadays.

• Students need to respond to other people’s reactions and feelings so that their own develop nicely.

• This also includes listening and communicating clearly and effectively.

When a candidate displays empathy and can connect with other human beings, it becomes less difficult to be a global citizen. 

The Glory of Being a Global Citizen

• The need to become a global citizen is crucial in this era.

• A global citizen is generally a person who identifies with the global community and contributes into making our world a better place to live in so that the entire world reaps benefits.

• There are several benefits of being a global citizen.

•  People learn to share values, ideas, art, culture, and beliefs for a harmonious growth for humanity.

• People are getting closer thanks to information and technology.

• People respond to global crisis since they have a fellow feeling for all human beings all over the world.

• People are becoming more aware of the problems of the natural environment and are trying to find ways to avoid wars and conflicts.

• Economic development and eradication of poverty is something that is desired.

You must have noticed that there are many global and regional problems in the world that need to be solved by those who are efficient and confident. Let us have a look at the aspect of problem solving. 

Solving Problems Efficiently 

 

• Solving problems is something that people look forward to since it fosters success.

• In order to do so, one needs to understand how to define a problem, find alternatives, evaluate them and use the solutions that are discovered.

• Students try to understand why the problem is such and try to analyse what is to be done.

But what is problem solving without proper communication between people? They need to recognize and understand that others around them have problems. 

‘No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others’. — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe.

 

Communicative Skills

• Communication involves the exchange of thought freely from one person to another.

• The information or emotions are sent to the receiver in the form of a message with symbols.

• It is translated to make meaning by the receiver indicating that the words and the thoughts have been clearly understood.

• Listening is also a very important part of communicating.

• Frequent interruptions can be problematic.

Now, the skill that has been mentioned above is very important for people who are trying to work in a team. Let us study the aspects of team work. 

Encouraging Team Spirit

 

• Presently, individual efforts are not as appreciated as much as the work that is done in a team.

• People need to communicate with one another very clearly.

• The skills that are appreciated when people work in a team are accountability since every person is regarded as responsible and answerable to the group.

• They should also be clearly aware of their individual jobs within the group- as facilitator, creative member, summarizer, evaluator, mediator, encourager and recorder.

• They should know how to encourage and motivate each other to inspire excellent output.

We have observed how important it is to work in a team. Along with that comes the important role of a team leader. Look at the leadership skills that are so essential. 

Becoming a Successful Leader

 

• Leadership doesn’t imply that one should be supervising and dictating while others toil all day long.

• Leadership is the unique skill that people possess that motivates others and builds a strong bond of mutual trust and respect.

• A true leader is a visionary, a person who inspires and has a long-term goal.

• They have a positive attitude towards their profession and the professionals who work with him.

• Being organized, leaders inspire others to perform flawlessly.

• A real leader is assertive, charismatic and has sympathy for fellow human beings.

• Those who can build and run a successful business are those who are both successful leaders and entrepreneurs with goodwill and a desire to reach the zenith of success.

These are the various skills that people seek when they are trying to prepare themselves for a prosperous future ahead of them. Every student aspires to be successful and it is possible if the skills such as stated above can be acquired. Not only will they help someone become successful in the job that a person selects but it will make him a better human being whose behaviour, attitude and hard work will be appreciated by everyone in every sphere in life. 

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