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Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by 24hoursreporter: 12:25pm On Jun 19, 2018
utepu:
On point

Thank you.
Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by 24hoursreporter: 12:26pm On Jun 19, 2018
Freeko4:



nice one

Thank you.
Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by Greatzeus(m): 1:17pm On Jun 19, 2018
Pentools:
Osha-prapra!!!
Please who is this man? I have seen few of his pictures used as memes here on Nairaland. From the pictures I have seen,it seems,he lives overseas. Is he aware of his pictures littering Nairaland? Or is he a nairalander?
Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by Pentools(m): 2:02pm On Jun 19, 2018
Greatzeus:

Please who is this man? I have seen few of his pictures used as memes here on Nairaland. From the pictures I have seen,it seems,he lives overseas. Is he aware of his pictures littering Nairaland? Or is he a nairalander?

Okay....

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Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by preciousnobel(m): 3:03pm On Jun 19, 2018
BedLam:
No. That's not it. Excel is not even close. You know Excel doesn't make you a data scientist.
Ok can you expatiate?
Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by Ugosample(m): 2:13pm On Jun 22, 2018
Pipedreams:
#11 Yahoo format: A friend's elder bro moved his poor family from igbogbo ikorodu to Lekki axis in a duplex he bought after I laughed at him for years for always sitting in front of a laptop 247 without anything to show for it. Just one wire deal and see house and cars. He's poor mama now flies to buy clothes for sale at Dubai from selling agege bread lol. He bought my friend a White Benz 2015 CLA. While I never change my car since grin. Banker for donkey years

#12 Betting predictions : A former colleague won N45M in January from bet9ja after betting with his 1month salary. I thought he was crazy. The guy resigned from the fu*cking bank the next day. He has a house in his name and investments. Who is the crazy one now? sad shocked


lmao @ that your number 12 tho.


he is very lucky.

If the ticket cut, he for hear am
Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by venetsmedia: 11:26am On Oct 13, 2018
Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by IjawAboki007: 12:15pm On May 26, 2020
24hoursreporter:
Technological advancement has made life in the 21st century both fun and challenging. It is fun for the millennial who moves along with technological tides, while it is challenging for those who decide to remain stagnant. Generally, there are four currencies in the 21st century that will make life easy when you have any of them. These currencies are; ideas, information, relationship and skills. However, our focus on this article will be on one of the currencies of the 21st century – skills. So, sit back and read the skills that are super useful to know in the 21st century.

Regardless of the job you do, you should learn one of these skills that are super useful to know in the 21st century. This will make you to be a solution provider in whatever situation you find yourself.

There are certain skills that are useful in every job. And when you make sacrifice to learn these skills you will become indispensable in your department. This will definitely be a great plus to your career growth.

List of Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century

#1 Photoshop

Photoshop is one of the skills that are super useful to know in the 21st century. Irrespective of your role in an organization, there will always be the need to resize image or put together graphics, this is when knowledge of this skill becomes necessary.

So, try to learn the basics of Photoshop. Fortunately, learning a skill is very easy in the 21st century. You can easily learn it on YouTube and become an expert in no time.

#2 Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a software that most people use in the office on daily basis. This is due to the fact that most jobs in present day organization are data driven.

Unfortunately, most people use only the most minimal functions of excel. They don’t know how to unleash the full power of the tool. If you take sometime to learn excel, you will be more productive at work.

#3 Project Management

Project management is also among the skills that are super useful to know in the 21st century. Most projects fail because people think project management is an innate skill and they end up managing project without having the requisite knowledge.

So, try to learn the basics of project management like; how to carry everybody along, how to hold people accountable etc. Project management skill will make you to be more effective on your job.

#4 Presentation

Presentation is another useful skill to know but some people believe that it is all about reading a slide. It goes beyond this as you have to master the art of presentation to be able carry your audience along.

Well, check How to Start a Presentation That Will Capture Your Audience for better understanding of presentation.

#5 Microsoft Power point

Power Point and Presentation skills go hand in hand. Your Power Point skill will always complement your presentation.

With a perfect understanding of power point, you will be able to create great slides.

#6 Coding

Coding is also among the top skills that are useful to know in the 21st century. According to Stephen Hawking, “Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn”.

#7 Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing is another great skill that applies in several functions in an organization. Understanding basic website design, SEO, social media optimization, sales copy contents etc. will make you a solution provider.

#8 Writing

Writing is among the top skills that are super useful in the 21st century. In our various offices, we are sometimes required to write email, reports, draw up contracts and other form of writing.

When you take time to develop your writing skill, you will become a valuable member of your team.

#9 Networking

Another great skill to learn is networking. Networking is good for your career and will lead to more opportunities and stronger relationship.

#10 Sales

Finally, Sales is a skill every professional should learn. Even if you are not performing sales role, you should at least know how to sell yourself.

There may be time in your career when you will need this skill to push forward. So, understanding the basics of selling will help you in your career.

These are the 10 skills that are super useful to know in the 21st century. Learn them and become a solution provider.

Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2018/06/18/10-skills-that-are-super-useful-to-know-in-the-21st-century/





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Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by Jedalord: 2:09am On Nov 27, 2021
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Re: 10 Skills That Are Super Useful To Know In The 21st Century by Bobp(m): 3:40pm On Mar 03
Impressive thanks alot
God bless you

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