2 surprising skills that are in high-demand for 2021

COVID-19 has undeniably remarkedly change businesses and processes this year and exerted new demands for both companies and job seekers.

While we are aware of the new digital-centric workplace, what about the skillsets that have emerged through the global pandemic?

We take a look at the soft skills, traits and features that recruiters are actively looking out for and find out how job hunters can cultivate them for their next career move.

Survival skills

Other than the trending words, agile and adaptability, survival skills and critical thinking are two valuable skill sets that talented managers are looking for, especially in this uncertain business climate.

In interviews, applicants could be asked: "How did you adjust to the new normal?" or "What did you do with the limited resources and direction to achieve your work goals?".

Recruiters want to learn about a candidate's thought process and values. Does he has an individualistic achiever or "leave no team member behind" mindset?

These essential skills can be cultivated through trial and error, and strengthen a person's grit to get up after being thrown ambiguity, roadblocks and pitfalls.

Share and care

Each of us has different digital skill gaps to close and how has the candidate been in giving teammates a hand at adapting? This can be a question job seekers might encounter during interviews.

Other than a growth mindset, managers are looking out for team players with a coaching mindset.

This year, younger staff can take the initiative to contribute to a highly connected team by upping engagement and productivity through technology. They can support less tech-inclined coworkers to overcome hurdles by knowledge sharing and increase efficiency.

In addition, recruiters want to know how the job hunter collaborated with diverse team and stakeholders and helped each other to be successful in this pandemic.