Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
Career Prospects and Trends in Việt Nam:
How To Stay Alive in the Job Market?
[I] From 2025 onwards, career trends in Việt Nam will have strong fluctuations. [II] Many professions may be eliminated, many new job opportunities may open. [III] These are essential skills you can learn to strengthen your position in the career world. [IV]
1. Ability to apply technological knowledge
Digital transformation is actively integrated into all current services. By 2030, it is possible for 100% of businesses to optimise business results based on digital tools and platforms. If you do not have the knowledge and skills to meet this, you will definitely be fired.
2. Analytical and critical thinking
Analytical and critical thinking is a valuable skill in the landscape of growing jobs involving algorithms and data science. We live in a world filled with information. The most effective people are those who can analyse, interpret, evaluate pros and cons, and deliver data-driven solutions.
3. Self-management and self-learning
More and more businesses are using outsourced human resources, working remotely. Therefore, they need people with self-management skills, demonstrated through responsibility, high discipline and adaptability to change. In addition, staying on top of technological advancements also requires a lot of self-learning and management effort from employees.
4. Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Under the remote working environment, stress in personal psychology and internal communication will be more likely to arise. People with high emotional intelligence will be preferred by recruiters because they can easily adapt, collaborate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts effectively at work regardless of communication styles. In particular, emotional intelligence is also an irreplaceable machine.
(Adapted from THiNK 12 – Unit 6. How do they do it?)