SEO
It is estimated that companies would invest $79 billion by 2020 in SEO. This clearly means that the demand for quality experts will grow in the coming future.
So, if you are looking forward to learning any new skill in 2021, SEO should be a great start.
Also, more and more businesses have realized the importance of having a business website. In fact, 64% of small businesses in the USA have their website. And they need someone who can look after the optimization of their website, links management, content and more.
This is where SEO experts come into play.
Following are the ways by which you can learn SEO in 2021:
- Enrol in any online course.
- Start your own blog.
- Reading books and blogs.
- Watch YouTube videos.
Typing
Another important skill to learn in 2021 is typing, especially if you are working in the corporate sector. Typing will not only increase your productivity but will also save a lot of your time if you can type with good speed.
Moreover;
If you are going for a job interview then the interviewer would definitely ask you about your typing speed. This happening with me. I was appearing for a job interview in one of the most reputed IT company in Pune and the interviewer asked me what’s my typing speed.
It was around 40-50 words per minute which were quite good. All thanks to my Facebook and Counter-Strike.
I would personally suggest you to improve your typing speed an make it upto 60 words per minute.
Communication
Now here comes the utmost important life skill to learn in 2021.
Communication is one important tool that will help you in every walks of life. From enhancing your corporate career to connecting with other people, communication will help you out.
Good communication skill will set you apart from others and will help you in solving several complex problems as well. This is the reason why you should learning communication skill in 2021.
One cannot ignore to learn this skill as it can help you in interacting with people and sharing your thoughts.
How to learn communition skills?
Website development
Website development and designing is an evergreen niche. As long as the internet and search engine is there, the demand for website developers would be high.
There are billions of website floating on the internet and most of them are designed and developed by web-developers. And companies or businesses are winning to spend any amount for making a website.
So, whether you are looking for getting a high paying job or want to kickstart your freelancing career, website development is the skill that you should be learning in 2021.
According to payscale.com, the average salary of web developer is around ₹389,879 / year or 5,343.19 United States Dollar.
Coding
The coding industry has taken the world by storm. In fact, the coding industry is expected to grow by 15% till 2024. Also, there would be lakhs of job opportunities available in this world in the coming years.
Hence, coding will be an important skill to learn, especially in 2021.
In fact, in the coming future coding will be the basic literacy in the digital age. It will help you in understand the technology around you. Coding not only increases your knowledge but also improves your math, confidence and communication.
Blogging
If you are looking for learning one of the highest paying skills of 2021, then blogging should be your top priority. There is an immense amount of opportunity in blogging.
It can not only help you in earning money online but can also become a full-time career by replacing your 9-5 job.
Yes, there are many fulltime bloggers out there who are minting good money and living a decent lifestyle.
Being said that: Blogging is not an easy task, it requires hardwork, time, dedication and lot of effort. So, if you are honest with your effort then no one can stop you from being a successful blogger.
Following are the tips to learn blogging in 2021:
- Follow other bloggers in your niche.
- Enroll in any blogging course.
- Watch YouTube channel.
Digital marketing
The global marketing size of the digital marketing industry in the year 2019 was $300–310 billion and is expected to grow to become $360–380 billion by 2020.
This clearly shows the potential of digital marketing.
Also, the investment made by companies in digital marketing expected to double in the coming years. This will increase the demand for a job in the field of digital marketing.
In digital, you get vast opportunities of career options like SEO expert, social media executive, website analytics expert, email marketer, content marketing specialist and more.
Also, the salary of a fresh graduate in this field may range from $4000 to $5000 per year.
Following are the tips to learn digital marketing:
Personality development
The next important skill to learn in 2021 is personality development. Many people improve their personality development skills through their life experiences and reach their goals.
However, there are still a lot of people who ignore this skill.
Personally, development is a skill that cannot be ignored especially in 2021. This skill not only sharpens your existing skills but also gives you clarity on personal vision.
Apart from this, personality development skills will make you a better leader, communicator and manager if you are working in a corporate company.
Tips to enhance your personal development skills:
Public speaking
The next in this list of important skills to learn is public speaking. Public speaking is the backbone of any industry. Either you work in corporate, government or any other sector, public speaking will always play a vital role.
It allows you to make better connecting, make a decision and motivate others.
However, public speaking is considered to be one of the most feared forms of commutation. Many people are reluctant to speak in public and many of them are shy.
So, if you are looking forward to learning public speaking skills, you need to get rid of these fears.
Graphics designing
The graphics designing job market is expected to grow in the USA by 4.2%. So, if you are looking forward to making your career in any creative field, nothing can be great then graphics designing.
Moreover;
Companies are also hiring more and more graphics designers as they expect to create marketing and appealing promotion materials for growing their business.
Also, the average salary of a graphic designer salary ranges between $55,000 to $83,250. Which is quite good as compared to other skills mentioned in this list.
Content writing
Content marketing is a field that is growing at a rapid pace. As more and more companies are outsourcing their content marketing efforts, demand for quality content writers has also increased.
Today, content writing can be pursued by anyone. Any individual with a degree in communication, BA, commerce or even engineering can pursue a career in content writing.
In fact, if you are good at content writing, then you can also start your own blog and make money online.
Apart from this you also start offering freelancing services as content writing is one of the most demanding jobs in the freelancing domain.
Following are the tips to become a better content writer:
Trading
Interested in making passive income?
If yes, then start learning about trading and investment. These are the two skills that can help you in making your money work for you instead you working hard to earn money.
These two skills would allow you to grow your wealth and would also open the opportunity of earning passive income.
So, if you want to make good money and live a decent life then start learning trading and investment.
Following are the tips to learn about trading and investment:
- Get a degree in finance.
- Enroll in paid courses on Udemy.
- Read newspaper related to finance.
- Follow YouTube channel.
- Read blogs.
- Watch news related to finance and markets.
Freelancing
A study by Upwork, a freelancing platform revels that freelancing economy is going to be a trillion-dollar industry in the coming years. This clearly means that freelancing has a lot of opportunities in it.
Apart from opportunities, there are also other benefits associated with freelancing like: You can work from anywhere, become your own boss, work from home, work at time and lot more.
Also, freelancers earn a handsome amounts of money.
On average, a freelancer can earn anywhere between $1000 to $10,000 per month depending upon his skill and talent.
Sales
If you really want to boost your career, learn the art of selling. Whether you are working in a corporate company or having your own business or looking forward to starting a startup, sales skills are required everywhere.
In fact, every key or important effort or task requires sales.
Even when you are doing affiliate marketing via blog or YouTube channel, you should know how to sell.
That’s why I would recommend you to learn sales skills in 2021.
Microsoft excel
Those who think that excel is no longer a skill to learn would be in trouble in future. No matter whatever job or business you are doing, there will always be a need for Microsoft Excel.
Even if you are in a role that has a small amount of work related to data, excel will come into play.
Hence, I personally suggest you learn Excel.
Podcasting
As of January 2021, there are 41 million episodes of podcasts on the internet. Also, 144 million Americans listen to podcasts. This proves that podcasts are growing day by day.
Hence, podcasting will be the next big thing according to me.
With podcasting, you can not only make money online but also improve your communication skills as podcasting is done in audio format.
Vlogging
Ever Since people came to know about the income-generating power of YouTube, everyone wants to start their own channel. Even kids between 8-12 years of age aspire to become a vlogger or YouTuber.
If they can, then why can’t you?
Vlogging can help you several different ways. From earning money to growing your fan following to growing your personal brand, everything can be done via vlogging.
Here’s how you can learn vlogging in 2021: