{"id":1002,"date":"2021-07-02T10:41:09","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T08:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmugdev.wpengine.com\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2022-03-17T13:05:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T11:05:16","slug":"top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market","title":{"rendered":"Top In-Demand Skills in a Post-Covid-19 Job market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As COVID-19 spread, the job market was turned upside down. If you lost your job or were laid off, it may be hard to imagine a bright side to it all. But you could think of the extra time you have as an opportunity to learn new skills or build on your experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The changes to the job market have been complicated. But learning new skills could give you an edge as you look for work. It could even help you plot a new career path.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the most in-demand skills in the Post-COVID job market <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that might be worth exploring;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32c026d4ab5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32c026d4ab5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#1_Digital_Marketing\" >1. Digital Marketing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#2_Content_Writing_and_Online_Publishing\" >2. Content Writing and Online Publishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#3_Project_Management\" >3. Project Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#4_Online_Sales_and_E-Commerce\" >4. Online Sales and E-Commerce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#5_Web_Development_and_Design\" >5. Web Development and Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#6_Video_Production_and_Editing\" >6. Video Production and Editing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#7_Software_Programming_and_Engineering\" >7. Software Programming and Engineering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#8_Sales_and_Marketing_Automation\" >8. Sales and Marketing Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/top-in-demand-skills-in-a-post-covid-19-job-market\/#9_Data_Analysis_and_Business_Intelligence\" >9. Data Analysis and Business Intelligence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Digital_Marketing\"><\/span>1. Digital Marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>From small local boutiques to big-box retailers, every business can benefit from positive exposure and visibility. And that\u2019s where strategies like search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) come into play.<\/p>\n<p>The two sound similar\u2014and they often complement each other. But they\u2019re separate specialties. Becoming an expert in one or both could give you skills that apply across industries.<\/p>\n<p>SEO is all about showing up in online searches related to your business. SEM is all about the placement of paid ads on search engines, websites and social media. You can learn more from sites like <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/learn\/seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"SEO learning center\">SEO learning center<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"SEMrush Academy\">SEMrush Academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Content_Writing_and_Online_Publishing\"><\/span>2. Content Writing and Online Publishing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re a writer, your skills could be useful as companies try to craft messages and information related to several topics.\u00a0 Content writing can appear anywhere, including websites, blogs, articles, technical guides, ads\u00a0 socials and emails.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You might find it helpful to explore how to use a content management system. Called a CMS for short, it\u2019s the kind of platform businesses use to publish content online. Learning how to use a CMS like\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"WordPress.com\">WordPress.com<\/a>\u00a0could help you get started.<\/p>\n<p>And using a CMS to create an online portfolio could be a win-win: You are able to learn\u00a0 a new platform while making yourself stand out as a job candidate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Project_Management\"><\/span>3. Project Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>With remote work becoming the new normal for so many, project managers could play a key role in day-to-day operations. And having the ability to keep projects on schedule and within budget can be useful no matter where you\u2019re located.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of certifications and programs to explore. The\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/learn\/project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"project management courses at edX\">project management courses at edX<\/a>\u00a0offer a good starting point, whether you\u2019re interested in project management basics, software tools or advanced strategies.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Online_Sales_and_E-Commerce\"><\/span>4. Online Sales and E-Commerce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As people began to practice social distancing, many restaurants and businesses had to change how they operated. Part of that included creating a way for people to buy and order from them online. But having an e-commerce site can involve more than just throwing things on a website.<\/p>\n<p>That presents an opportunity for people with skills in areas like product marketing, inventory management and payment platforms. Check out a site like\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/courses\/e-commerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"Alison\">Alison<\/a>\u00a0for an array of free courses to help you become an e-commerce pro.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Web_Development_and_Design\"><\/span>5. Web Development and Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Learning just a few web development and design basics can make you a real asset. Nearly every business has a website, and many need frequent updates, tweaks or fixes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Being fluent in web technologies can make you competitive in nearly any field. And there are plenty of specific areas of expertise to focus on, whether you want to master a blogging platform or tackle a design language like JavaScript. You can also explore\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/learn\/user-experience-ux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"design fundamentals\">design fundamentals<\/a>\u00a0or learn your way around popular design programs.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Video_Production_and_Editing\"><\/span>6. Video Production and Editing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Video is a key part of business marketing. And video production can be used to support educational content, advertisements and other promotional material.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a high-powered camera to get into this field. Techniques like motion graphics, whiteboard animation, screen capture video and 2D animation can all be done from a computer.\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/topics\/video-production\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"Video production classes\">Video production classes<\/a>\u00a0could help you decide whether it\u2019s a career worth pursuing.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Software_Programming_and_Engineering\"><\/span>7. Software Programming and Engineering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019ve always wanted to learn programming, now is a great time. Software programmers can help businesses create digital products, including online customer portals, virtual help desks, dashboards and software offerings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can see which\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/search?query=software%20engineering&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"software engineering courses Coursera offers\">software engineering courses Coursera offers<\/a>\u00a0to get a better idea of what this broad field entails.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Sales_and_Marketing_Automation\"><\/span>8. Sales and Marketing Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Many businesses are focusing on lead generation and digital marketing to drum up new customers and revenue. Finding customers could involve targeted email campaigns or using tools to identify prospects for sales and marketing teams.<\/p>\n<p>Becoming a pro in a marketing automation platform could position you to help an organization find and reach customers. Popular platforms\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/resources\/courses\/marketing-automation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"HubSpot\">HubSpot<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.pardot.com\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"Salesforce Pardot\">Salesforce Pardot<\/a>\u00a0each offer free online training.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Data_Analysis_and_Business_Intelligence\"><\/span>9. Data Analysis and Business Intelligence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Data is no longer just for scientists and mathematicians. Companies now use it to make business decisions, learn more about their customers and more. But data and information aren\u2019t worth as much if there\u2019s no one to explain and interpret them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have a mind for numbers, data analysis could be worth checking out. You can find both free and paid access to\u00a0data analysis courses from top platforms. And free training for tools like\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.tableau.com\/learn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-initial-value=\"Tableau\">Tableau<\/a>\u00a0could show you how you might put your new skills to work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adding new skills or certifications to your resume and online profiles may help you stand out in the job market. Even if you took a few courses just for fun or personal growth, adding them to your resume might lead to unexpected professional opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>While taking classes can\u2019t guarantee you\u2019ll find a job immediately, it may help give you a competitive edge. As you consider where to apply for jobs, you can explore some\u00a0places you might be able to find work.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are working from home or unfortunately you have been laid off, here are 5 online courses from Unicaf to do while in quarantine<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":146,"featured_media":1003,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,133],"tags":[],"content_author":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1002","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-career-development","8":"category-job-market-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/146"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1002"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1002\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1002"},{"taxonomy":"content_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_author?post=1002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}