Digital transformation is proved to be absolutely essential in today's era. With the world in a state of flux, the world has increasingly embraced and has been relying more on digital tools in every aspect of their work.
1. Upskilling can help
Digital transformation is proved to be absolutely essential in
today's era. With the world in a state of flux, the world has
increasingly embraced and has been relying more on digital tools in
every aspect of their work. The rapid adoption of the internet has
grown exponentially, and now 40 per cent of the world's population
uses the internet.
According to reports, the global IT (information technology)
industry is growing impressively and is projected to value more
than $5.3 trillion by 2022 and is further expected to grow at a
CAGR of 5 per cent through 2024. Asia is estimated to be one large
contributor in the global technology industry.
These increasing developments in technology make it vital for
students to upskill themselves in the rapidly changing digital world.
Storage and management of data
In the tech-driven era it is important for students to have a
thorough understanding of the risks of cyber-attacks and should
have knowledge of how to protect and safeguard the data of the
employers as well as maintain the data compliance of an
2. organisation. The students should also ensure to have knowledge
about cloud software (SAAS) as many businesses are now being
run in the cloud.
Digital problem solving
Every student in the tech driven era should have a knack for digital
problem solving as these problem-solving skills are a part of generic
skills that every individual must possess in a workplace.
Social media for business
Use of social media in private and work life differ greatly and should
not be taken for granted. Since, use of social media for business
helps the organisation to maintain a dynamic relationship with its
customers and simultaneously compete with its competitor; the
appropriate use of social media plays a vital role.
Communication and collaborative digital tools
In the era that is driven by technology almost all the businesses
have started to communicate with their customers and create deals
to extend their business through the online mode. Since the state of
business depends on this collaboration and customer
communication, it is important for the students to have knowledge
about the use of applications and software for a smooth digital
communication. The students should not only have contextual
knowledge of when, how and under what conditions should the
appropriate tools be used but also have practical knowledge for the
same.
Engaging content creation
Earlier this skill was only demanded for people working in content
marketing, however, today, irrespective of the job title every
working person should have the skill of content creation. This
means, the students should have good understanding of writing skill
and content creation and should have the knowledge of using
correct content and proper implementation of applicable
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