[Singapore] Top 5 ways to future-proof career and gain a competitive edge

Singapore’s economy is returning to pre-pandemic levels and its job market remains competitive. Individuals hoping to live and work in Singapore need to enhance their skillsets to stand out from the crowd, The Independent Singapore reports.

With highly educated locals competing for the top job positions against global talent hoping to relocate, demonstrating to employers that you’re serious about your career growth is central to gaining an edge.

An ADP study has revealed the top 5 skills Singaporeans believe will be the most crucial for their roles over the next five years.

Management skills

ADP’s People At Work 2023 study reportedly found that 41 per cent of Singaporeans consider management skills essential for their career.

According to the Corporate Finance Institute, the six essential management skills are:

1. Planning
2. Communication
3. Decision-making
4. Delegation
5. Problem-solving
6. Ability to motivate employees

People skills

People skills were seen by 37 per cent of Singaporeans as essential to their line of work.

In contrast to technical skills, these attributes help you connect with the people around you in the workplace, co-workers, higher-ups or subordinates.

Developing people skills is an ongoing pursuit. Display them prominently on your resume because they are necessary in all sectors and job titles.

Data analysis skills

At a time when myriad industries rely heavily on data, people with data analysis skills are in increasing demand.

In Singapore, at least 34 per cent of respondents believe this is significant for their sector.

According to Coursera, the skills data analysts should have include:

• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Statistical programming
• Machine learning
• Probability and statistics
• Data management
• Statistical visualisation
• Econometrics

Networking skills

Networking came fourth on the skills list, with 33 per cent of Singaporean respondents believing networking will be crucial to their profession in the next five years.

Networking is the art of establishing, maintaining, and nurturing a network of ties with people you have met socially or professionally.

Networking skills are reportedly highly valued by employers. They are an integral part of building strong professional relationships.

Written and communication skills

Twenty-seven per cent of respondents believe that their communication skills will remain important in their roles in the future. Effective communication is essential in any line of work.

Viewing writing as a vital component of your skill set is important regardless of how often it factors in your daily work life. People with strong writing abilities will stand out in the field of applicants.

This skill is widely showcased in our digital age, where the majority of communication with clients and coworkers happens through emails and group chats.

Source: The Independent Singapore

Singapore’s economy is returning to pre-pandemic levels and its job market remains competitive. Individuals hoping to live and work in Singapore need to enhance their skillsets to stand out from the crowd, The Independent Singapore reports.

With highly educated locals competing for the top job positions against global talent hoping to relocate, demonstrating to employers that you’re serious about your career growth is central to gaining an edge.

An ADP study has revealed the top 5 skills Singaporeans believe will be the most crucial for their roles over the next five years.

Management skills

ADP’s People At Work 2023 study reportedly found that 41 per cent of Singaporeans consider management skills essential for their career.

According to the Corporate Finance Institute, the six essential management skills are:

1. Planning
2. Communication
3. Decision-making
4. Delegation
5. Problem-solving
6. Ability to motivate employees

People skills

People skills were seen by 37 per cent of Singaporeans as essential to their line of work.

In contrast to technical skills, these attributes help you connect with the people around you in the workplace, co-workers, higher-ups or subordinates.

Developing people skills is an ongoing pursuit. Display them prominently on your resume because they are necessary in all sectors and job titles.

Data analysis skills

At a time when myriad industries rely heavily on data, people with data analysis skills are in increasing demand.

In Singapore, at least 34 per cent of respondents believe this is significant for their sector.

According to Coursera, the skills data analysts should have include:

• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Statistical programming
• Machine learning
• Probability and statistics
• Data management
• Statistical visualisation
• Econometrics

Networking skills

Networking came fourth on the skills list, with 33 per cent of Singaporean respondents believing networking will be crucial to their profession in the next five years.

Networking is the art of establishing, maintaining, and nurturing a network of ties with people you have met socially or professionally.

Networking skills are reportedly highly valued by employers. They are an integral part of building strong professional relationships.

Written and communication skills

Twenty-seven per cent of respondents believe that their communication skills will remain important in their roles in the future. Effective communication is essential in any line of work.

Viewing writing as a vital component of your skill set is important regardless of how often it factors in your daily work life. People with strong writing abilities will stand out in the field of applicants.

This skill is widely showcased in our digital age, where the majority of communication with clients and coworkers happens through emails and group chats.

Source: The Independent Singapore