Skills you need to be competitive in 2023

In a recent Forbes.com article, Senior Contributor Jack Kelly wrote an interesting article called “Skills You Need to Cultivate Now to Be Competitive in 2023.”

Kelly writes, “The key is to have a skill stack that makes you holistic. Having only one or two specific talents won’t be sufficient for the world we’re entering. You'll need a combination of different talents and skills to advance within your organization or do well in a job interview.”

Kelly points to the acceleration of trends during the pandemic and the need to be flexible and always learning. You may need to adapt, continually reinvent yourself, and even pivot to new career directions.

“On the positive side, if you are good at critical thinking and problem-solving and have a flexible attitude, you can go with the flow,” Kelly writes. “To succeed, keep your eyes open for changes that will usher in new and exciting opportunities that coincide with your skill sets.”

The ability to write well, speak intelligently, and communicate clearly and effectively is prized by major corporations, Kelly says, because these skills greatly enhance your marketability.

“It's essential to continue learning to keep up with new developments and trends impacting your job and career,” Kelly writes. “If you become a lifelong learner, you’ll stand out and be far ahead of your cohorts.”

Read the full article.