10 skills employers will want the most in 2020 by Melanie Curtin on Jan 4, 2018, 6:09 PM Advertisement
 - The World Economic Forum released its The Future of Jobs report, which predicts how technology will transform the workplace.
- As technology advances, jobs will change and different skills will be required.
- Negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, and people management will be incredibly important for employees to master.
- Complex problem-solving will be the most valuable skill an employee can have.
Professional development: It's not always clear what to focus on. Should you go to a coding bootcamp? Invest in a social media marketing course? Attend a communications training? What should you do to help you excel in your current job -- or prepare you for your next one?
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the answer is simple. The WEF recently surveyed 350 executives across 9 industries in 15 of the world's biggest economies to generate The Future of Jobs. The report's intention was to predict how technological advancement will transform labor markets. In other words, how will technology impact employers, and therefore what they'll want from employees? In a world increasingly dominated by robots, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, having a firm grasp of what employers will be looking for is smart. Interestingly, more than 33% of the skill sets listed are not yet considered important by employers. They may not be on their radar now--but they will be. The top 10 skills that will be most desired by employers by 2020: SEE ALSO: 10 skills that can help you get a promotion this year, according to bosses and managers 10. Cognitive flexibility  This involves creativity, logical reasoning, and problem sensitivity. It also means being able to adapt how you communicate based on who you're talking to. Employers want to know you don't just say the same thing to everyone — that you think critically about who you're talking to, deeply listen, and tailor communication to that person.
9. Negotiation skills This will be in especially high demand in computer and math jobs, such as data analysis and software development. It will also be critical in the arts and design (including commercial and industrial designers).
8. Service orientation This was defined as actively seeking ways to help others. How much do you assist those on your team, your superiors, and people across your industry? How much are you known for that?
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