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Let\u2019s face it: job hunting in today\u2019s market is tough.<\/p>\n

Degrees and diplomas are common qualifications, and almost every young professional and their cousin graduates with a long list of extracurriculars and volunteer experiences under their belts. Recruiters are facing their own unique challenges as well. While there\u2019s a surplus of available employees, it can be difficult to pinpoint the superstars best suited to their role if they all have similar qualifications.<\/p>\n

So here\u2019s the big question: how can you convince a recruiter to pick up your resume and connect with you?<\/p>\n

It can be hard to be seen through all the noise, especially if your impressive qualifications look almost identical to the next applicant\u2019s. Luckily for you, there is something you can add to your resume that will set you apart from the rest: digital skills.<\/p>\n

These are highly valuable and sought-after abilities that almost every recruiter looks for in a candidate. Coding, UX Design, Digital Marketing, and Web Development<\/a> are just some of the skills that can make all the difference in your application. Most job postings list these skills as \u201cnice-to-have,\u201d so you may not have thought much about them. The truth is, recruiters include them because they understand the value in having a tech-savvy employee who keeps up with industry trends.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t surprising, considering how technology is changing the landscape of almost every single profession. From virtual reality to big data, you\u2019ll be hard pressed to find a line of work that doesn\u2019t rely on some form of tech. Sales and marketing teams need UX designers to captivate and hold the attention of their consumers. The banking and finance industry is going mobile (have you tried depositing a cheque with your smartphone camera lately?). Even the insurance industry<\/a> is starting to implement high-tech drones to collect data and assess risks for their clients.<\/p>\n

Digital skills are especially valuable because they require a certain amount of education and teaching. While you might be able to learn how to use a sales platform on the fly at work, it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll be able to pick up something as complex as Javascript or Google Analytics just by looking over someone\u2019s shoulder. The number of people willing to buckle down and teach themselves coding<\/a> on the web are slim by comparison, so investing in a part-time course or a weekend tech bootcamp<\/a> is an excellent way to boost your job hunt.<\/p>\n

Now, there\u2019s probably someone out there with a liberal arts degree<\/a> saying: \u201cOkay, but this doesn\u2019t apply to me.\u201d Well, that\u2019s where you\u2019re wrong! Modern day workplaces \u2013 especially startups \u2013 are more eager than ever to hire talented professionals with a multitude of useful skills. Employees aren\u2019t confined and caged to their department; they go where the work takes them. If you\u2019re one of those people who embraces a collaborative work environment, then digital skills can help you land a role at one of these top companies.<\/p>\n

In short, no matter your background, having some digital know-how can give you an edge on the competition. It\u2019s an exciting time to be a working professional as we pave the way for innovations across a multitude of industries. So what are you waiting for? It\u2019s time to get started!<\/p>\n

—–<\/p>\n

TalentEgg.ca<\/a> is Canada\u2019s most popular job site and online career resource for students and recent graduates. Since 2008, they have helped millions of students and recent grads hatch their careers, and worked with hundreds of Canadian employers to successfully attract top Gen Y and Z talent to join their organizations. Follow TalentEgg on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> (@TalentEgg)!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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