Ooredoo offers tips on skills for career success in a digital world

As Oman’s tech-savvy youth join the workforce, Ooredoo is reaching out with advice for career success in the digital world.

“The digital economy is already impacting Oman’s job market and companies in all sectors are looking for higher levels of technological literacy than ever before. To keep up with the pace of change and stay on track for career success, Oman’s workforce needs to be flexible, adaptable and always ready for a challenge.” said Raed Dawood, Director of Government Relations and Corporate Affairs.

Explaining what it takes to get to the top in the digital world, Dawood added: “A well-rounded skill set is key. Being both good with numbers and a good communicator are an advantage. It is important not only to know how a business works, but also how to interact with and relate to people effectively. Furthermore, business presence is increasingly online or accessed through a digital interface, so being able to get messages across effectively and creatively become more important, as face-to face interaction is lost.

The challenges facing companies will be evolving fast as technology develops, businesses will also need people who are expert at problem solving as well as analytical and creative thinking. This means they will need people who can study complex issues and quickly come up with innovative answers and useful ‘out of the box’ solutions.”

Concluding, the Ooredoo’s Dawood noted: “Mastery of these skills will be essential not just for professionals in the 21st century digital workplace but also for those who go on to start their own businesses.”

The Company has a firm and enduring belief in the potential of Oman’s young people and stimulating human growth by developing talent. As the digital partner of Oman’s dynamic business community, Ooredoo looks forward to continuing to help advance economic growth through its support of SMEs as well as through partnerships with large corporates and government institutions.