We are seeing the workforce shift toward project and contract work. The bad news is that when the economy goes pear-shaped, project workers are shown the door.
Even so, I have included some ‘timeless’ skills that most employers look for.
Take your existing leadership skills and apply them to a one-off project at work.
Being able to professionally interact with other people will be integral regardless of how dramatically the workforce changes. This means building business relationships.
Problem solving is an essential skill. Work on it and refine it. In a cover letter, briefly state what a problem was at work, how you solved it, and what the good result was.
If you’re someone who struggles to stick to deadlines or prioritise, find ways to build this skill. Sound time management skills demonstrates your ability to deliver projects, not only to budget but on deadline.
You can be creative in any industry you’re in, it’s just a matter of thinking laterally finding novel solutions.
You have more transferable skills than you think.