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Skills and Competencies - Do They Really Matter?
In this module, you will learn the differences between skills, characteristics, and competencies, and determine how employers’ demands for skills, characteristics, and competencies will change between now and the future.
Watch this video to see what people are imagining for the future.
Think about this...
Think about this...
Technology is changing the way we live and how our workplaces operate. What does this mean for you as you navigate your career-life journey?
As an employee, you will need to be ready to adapt to the coming changes. Employers will expect you to have a different set of skills, competencies and characteristics than they did in the past.
But what do we mean by skills, competencies and characteristics?
These are the qualities that either come naturally to you or that you could gain through education, training and experience. Learning about them could help you decide what careers are a good fit for you.
WorkBC
WorkBC
WorkBC has a great website showing the Skills for the Future Workplace including an interactive graph of what it will take to be successful in a B.C. career of the future.
You will be visiting this website for this week's assignment.
Analytical and technological skills
Analytical thinking and innovation: The ability to break down complex issues and use data to make decisions.
AI and big data: Skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis are becoming increasingly critical.
Complex problem-solving: The capacity to identify and resolve complex issues.
Critical thinking and analysis: The ability to evaluate information logically and make reasoned judgments.
Technology design and programming: Proficiency in designing and coding technology to create new solutions.
Technological literacy: The foundational ability to use new digital tools and platforms effectively.
People and self-management skills
Creative thinking, originality, and initiative: Valued for driving innovation and adapting to change.
Leadership and social influence: Guiding teams through uncertainty and inspiring change is a key leadership skill.
Resilience, flexibility, and agility: The ability to adapt quickly to change and bounce back from setbacks is crucial.
Curiosity and lifelong learning: A commitment to continuous learning is essential in a rapidly changing environment.
Assignment
SUBMIT
Submit your completed assignment in your Advisory block Google Classroom.
Due: December
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