The year gone by has changed the face of business almost entirely. The skills that companies now require are quite different from what they looked for a mere few months ago. Now, as the world of work has evolved into a more technological- and online-centric enterprise, businesses are searching for employees that can easily fit into this new work model.
So what skills are in high demand in the current landscape? What traits and features should job seekers cultivate to become suitable candidates for companies working remotely? To help, we asked 10 professionals from Forbes Human Resources Council to share the top skills and abilities they will be looking for in potential hires in 2021.
1. Growth Mindset
The top skill I will continue to look for in 2021 is a growth mindset — one of our core values at drive plus curiosity. I am more inclined to hire someone who wants to learn and is flexible than someone who has all of the technical skills but lacks curiosity or flexibility. Things are constantly changing, and the way we work needs to reflect those changes. – Dominique Farnan, DotConnect