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 21st Century Competencies


Societies are undergoing a rapid transformation with the effects of digitalization, unlimited access to information from anywhere at any time, increasing use of social networks, and finally, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. All these developments closely affect the way we live, the way we work and the way we learn.


Societies are undergoing a rapid transformation with the effects of digitalization, unlimited access to information from anywhere at any time, increasing use of social networks, and finally, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. All these developments closely affect the way we live, the way we work and the way we learn.
By the way, there are some changes in the works.
Especially for sites university, it is extremely important to have the constraints of the era in order to find a job after finishing university. Having these competencies, on the one hand, helps to stay ahead of other competitors, on the other hand, it also constitutes the key to success.
In order to be successful today, having the ability to question, creativity, empathy, communication skills, critical thinking, technological literacy etc. It is necessary to have many qualifications such as. At this point, the necessity of university students who want to take their place in the business world should have these competencies, which are called 21st Century Competencies.
So what are 21st century Competencies?
Information Literacy
Problem solving
Global Awareness
Data analysis
metacognition
Taking Initiative
Leadership
Cooperation
Research shows that business owners and managers think that employees with these competencies contribute more to the organization. In short, people who have these competencies are considered as people who can move the organization forward and contribute to it.
Undoubtedly, in the future, employers will tend to prefer individuals with these competencies, called 21st Century Competencies, when choosing their employees.