15 Dec 2021 | 4 mins

If you fancy employers clamoring over one another to hire you, making your resume pop and working in a future-proof industry, we’ve got the goods to take you to the next level.

Today, a massive 87% of jobs require digital literacy, so we reckon it’s time to spill the beans on exactly how to make yourself the most hirable and valuable employee and kill it throughout your career.

From content creation to data science, there are endless options with digital skills, and there’s definitely something for everyone!

The best thing about these kinds of skills is that they are super transferable, super relevant and easily refined no matter the industry you work in.

If you want to get one up on the competition, start upskilling with these valuable digital hacks:

Data analytics

It sounds a bit scary, but really data analytics, or data science, is just making sense of a bunch of data gathered by companies. It's insanely in-demand, high-value and fundamental to the success of a business. It can get complex, but the good news is that you can start from scratch, and any knowledge is better than none! By adding even simple data science skills to your resume, you're adding a mad edge to your resume.

Courses like:

  • Data science collection
  • Graduate diploma of data science
  • Certified data science professional (short course)
  • Certificate iv in big business data

Digital Marketing

These days you can’t run a successful business without digital marketing. To succeed in the digital age, broad marketing skills are some of the most transferable skills you can have.

If you enjoy content creation, social media, writing, organising, planning and generally being creative - this one’s for you!

In-demand skills include social media marketing, content marketing, SEO (search engine optimisation) and UX (User Experience Design). From VET courses to online degrees, there’s a huge range of courses out there to suit everyone.

Courses like:

  • Diploma of Digital Marketing
  • Diploma of Social Media Marketing
  • Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
  • Bachelor of Applied Business (Marketing)

UX and UI Design

Without UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design, most products wouldn’t even get off the ground. From product design to improving the customer journey, it’s a must-have for any business.

If you love solving problems and working towards specific goals, give UX or UI a crack - though they’re slightly different, both involve being aware of users’ wants and needs as well as a lot of design thinking.

Courses like:

  • Cert III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
  • Cert IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
  • Code+ Full Stack Software Development Package

Problem-solving

Problem-solving in the digital world means being able to find solutions to users’ problems, which is super important! Typically problem-solving involves using FAQs, tutorials, chat, as well as presenting solutions through software and improving productivity.

Part of the job is maintaining a good relationship with customers/clients, solving their queries or pain points and figuring out the best solutions. There's no shortage of critical thinking in this career!

Courses and skills like:

  • Cert III in Information Technology
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

Cyber security

With cyber attacks on the rise, the demand for cyber security solutions is growing every year. From protecting top secret government information to customers’ credit card details, it’s a really important job! By implementing digital protection, you increase productivity and credibility, not to mention having a rewarding job in stopping cyber attacks in their tracks, keeping employees and customers safe.

Courses like:

  • Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
  • Certified Cyber Security Professional (short course)
  • Cert IV in Cybersecurity
  • Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management

As you can see, there are a bunch of ways to digitally upskill and increase your value in the workplace. The best thing about digital literacy is that it isn’t restricted to specific technologies or systems - so you can take the skills with you into any job!

With that in mind, we’ve teamed up with our mates at Digital Skills Organisation, who are dedicated to creating a digitally upskilled and job-ready workforce. If you’re ready to level-up, check out our new academy ‘Digiskills’.

Complete any of our short modules and we’ll put you in a draw for the chance to win $5k. You’re welcome! To search for the right course for you, head to Skill Finder.