Essential Skills for the Digital Era
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education
In order to succeed in the digital era, we need to have a wide range of skills that are technical, as well as transferable. Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash…
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Skills You Need to Thrive in the Green Economy
Students who want to help make the world a better place by pursuing a green career must first learn and possess various soft and specialised skills. Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng…
Understanding Careers in the Logistics Industry
With the rise in e-commerce comes the increase in demand for talents in logistics. Photo from Pos Logistics The logistics industry is typically heard as transportation in business. However, logistics…
What is Futures Literacy?
In an article for the World Economic Forum, Digital Transformation Director for Schneider Electric Stefano Oliveri notes that one of the essential skills needed to tackle major global issues in…
Informal Learning in the Digital Era
Learning is a natural process and in the age of digital technology, gaining knowledge can take place outside of the structured classroom setting. Generally, informal learning happens when an individual…
Why the humanities matter in the digital age
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Despite today’s demand for a workforce with a background in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), some experts and industry players argue that the humanities are now more important than…
Extracurricular activities for students
Education, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
After leaving school or university, you know that you’ll need more than just straight As to secure a better future. This is why you need to make the most of…
The dos and don’ts of resolving conflict
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
As much as we dread it, conflict is bound to happen throughout our lives, and it is inevitable when working in a team in school and at work. Rather than…
Storytelling – a digital skill?
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
Since time immemorial, we human beings have been telling stories in countless of ways. As social creatures, we find ourselves emotionally engaged and connected when we share anecdotes and experiences…
Managing the cognitive load
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
Cognitive load management is often mentioned as one of the core skills needed to survive in the era of digital technology. One of the reasons is that students and young…