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Job market disruptions were at its peak in 2020, with thousands losing their jobs, and numerous businesses closing down in the months after. Today, the pandemic\u2019s impact continues to be felt, even as the nation prepares to accept Covid-19 as endemic, and a part of our daily reality.\u00a0For youths entering the workforce, or for the young professionals just starting out in their careers, no playbook exists for how to navigate the new labour market. It is something they are forced to grapple with, as video interviews become the new normal, and remote work becomes an accepted, almost expected, part of the job.\u00a0In a series of videos by Yayasan MENDAKI, they interviewed Malay\/Muslim youths on the streets to understand their concerns on the future job market, thoughts on emerging industries, understanding of skills and diverse education pathways, and the in-demand skills\u00a0 they believe are of importance.In the videos, youths interviewed expressed concerns about competing with foreign talents, job shortages, and the impact of the pandemic on sectors of interest to them.\u00a0With these concerns in mind, how can youths navigate a world that has been turned on its head? What can they do to future-proof themselves, and ensure that they are future-ready in an ever-changing world?\u00a0Preparing for uncertainty through diverse pathwaysMuhammad Khidir Zakaria, 22, has dabbled in multiple industries during his course of study, in the hopes that diversifying his skillset will protect him from the uncertainties of the future job market. (Photo courtesy of Muhammad Khidir Zakaria)Republic Polytechnic student Muhammad Khidir Zakaria is cognisant of how uncertain the future is. The 22-year-old is currently pursuing a Diploma in Health Management and Promotion, in the hopes of becoming a healthcare professional specialising in either chiropractic treatment, physiotherapy, and\/or acupuncture.\u00a0His interest in the sector was first piqued during his years in the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), when he struggled with being overweight. Over his years in the institution, he gradually shed the excess kilos through regular exercising, and developed a keen interest in sports and health.\u00a0But Mr Khidir knows better than to put all his eggs in one basket: \u201cI feel that the main concern is not being able to get there with only one plan\u2026 Instead, I also need to have a few other ways to get there.\u201d\u00a0And so, instead of focusing on just one course, the young student had spent his years in ITE trying out different fields, such as taking a Nitec course in Mobile Device and Electronics, and attaining a Higher Nitec in Facility Management. The vastly different courses he has completed has allowed him to gain knowledge from three different industries, making him a more versatile hire in the future.\u00a0Embracing the growth mindset and creating opportunitiesWhen it comes to managing the uncertainties of the future, 28-year-old data analyst Ahmad Zaki Mohamad Pauzi believes that being future-ready is less about hard skills, and more about one\u2019s mindset.\u00a0\u201cThe one thing that is future-proof is mindset \u2013 the adaptive growth mindset,\u201d says Mr Zaki.\u00a0\u201cIf you have that, you\u2019ll start to understand what skills are needed, and what talent is lacking in the industry,\u201d he explains. \u201cYou always have to be ready to learn new things. That\u2019s how you grow…and that will then lead on to the different skills after that.\u201d\u00a0Zaki Mohamad Pauzi is a firm believer in the growth mindset, and its role in helping workers adapt to the future, whatever it may bring. Here, Mr Zaki is receiving the Anugerah MENDAKI Award from Chairman of Yayasan MENDAKI, Minister Masagos Zulkifl, in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Yayasan MENDAKI)This is something Mr Zaki strives to embody in his own life. Holding down a full-time job in a multinational corporation (MNC) does not hinder his hunger for growth and learning. Far from it, in fact \u2013 the young adult is concurrently pursuing a Master\u2019s in Management and a PhD.\u00a0The former, he explains, was an opportunity offered to him by his company and one that he hopes will fast track his path into a management position. The latter, he admits, is primarily an avenue for him to pursue his passion for research. But there, too, lies opportunities in that.\u00a0\u201cOne of the things I have realised, especially in the tech industry, is that although we have a lot of innovators and idealists, we also need a lot of pragmatists and realists, and people on the ground to understand and bridge the gap between academia and industry,\u201d he explains.\u00a0He observes that people who can bridge this gap are lacking in today\u2019s world, highlighting how many go on to pursue their PhDs and post-doctorate degrees, but that academia often does not translate into applicable industrial practices.\u00a0\u201cThis is what I\u2019m currently doing,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019m working and in the industry, but I\u2019m also doing my research. I\u2019m building that bridge between the universities and academic institutions, with the companies, to propel our R&D [research and development] efforts.\u201d\u00a0Preparing for emerging industries with 21st century skillsWith the pandemic still raging, healthcare is certainly a growing industry. But in wanting to enter this field, Mr Khidir recognises that he has a ways to go, especially since he currently lacks practical experiences that will allow him to enter the chiropractic or physiotherapy field.\u00a0He is thus anticipating the mandatory internship placement in the final year of his diploma education, in the hopes that this experience will grant him the practical skills to be a more attractive hire.\u00a0Besides hard skills, however, Mr Khidir also highlights the importance of soft skills, such as communication.\u00a0When asked about what kind of support he would like to see in preparing for his future, he cited greater opportunities for collaborative learning, even during home-based learning.\u00a0\u201c[Collaborative learning] is vital as you can discuss and speak your mind,\u201d he explains. This will thus build communication skills, which he believes \u201cis essential as you need to communicate with people in workplaces.\u201d\u00a0Soft skills such as communication can come in handy when entering the workforce, according to student Mr Khidir, who hopes there will be greater opportunities for collaborative learning in schools. (Photo courtesy of Yayasan MENDAKI)This focus on skills is also raised by Mr Zaki, who clarifies that while paper qualifications are important, proven skills are needed to stand out from the pack. His sentiments appear to be reflected by youths on the street, of which three of four youths interviewed highlighted skills as a more important factor than paper qualifications, while the remaining interviewee believed they were equally important.\u00a0To illustrate this point, Mr Zaki shares about his experience in landing his current role.\u00a0Despite attaining stellar results in university, so much so that he was awarded the Anugerah MENDAKI Award, which is given to graduates who are in the top 10 per cent of the national cohort, Mr Zaki was up against stiff competition that was arguably more accomplished than he was.\u00a0Out of 20 applicants to his firm\u2019s graduate programme, he was the only one that held a degree. The rest had either a Master\u2019s or a PhD. Yet, he managed to land the job as he \u201crecognised [his] value\u201d, and made sure that the potential employer recognised it too.\u201cBoth [paper qualifications and skills] have to work together. Qualifications do not necessarily gauge a person\u2019s ability in the workforce, but it\u2019s also necessary to be able to put your foot in the door,\u201d he explains.\u00a0With that said, he also acknowledges that the importance of paper qualifications may vary depending on your industry, and his advice is not a \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d solution. For instance, doctors and lawyers would require paper qualifications to practise.\u00a0Speaking as someone who works in the technology sector, he says that it is \u201chungry\u201d for skills and talent: \u201cMore importantly, we\u2019re hungry for people who are willing to continuously learn\u2026 I\u2019m not saying that one is better than the other, but sometimes, it is necessary to put an emphasis or priority on skills and talents,\u201d he says.Tips for the futureNetworking is an important factor in building one\u2019s career, says Mr Zaki. To help young adults, MENDAKI has introduced the Professional Network programme, where professionals can come together to learn from sharing sessions with industry experts. (Photo courtesy of Yayasan MENDAKI)Having been there and done that, Mr Zaki dispenses three valuable tips on how youths can be future-ready, and take actionable steps to preparing for their careers:Talk to people and network. Mr Zaki may be living the life right now, but this was not always the case. In his early days when he was unable to find a full-time job, he worked in the gig economy as a food delivery rider and private hire driver, while also teaching tuition part-time. He says, \u201cWhen you\u2019re doing that side hustle, talk to people, find out where the opportunities are, and then work towards it. That gets you out there.\u201d\u00a0Build your portfolio. Mr Zaki explains that building your portfolio is to build your brand \u2013 What are you known for? What is it about you that makes you interesting?\u00a0\u201cIt can be anything, it can be something really simple, but if it brings value to what you are pursuing, definitely go for it,\u201d he advises.\u00a0To embrace failure. \u201cFailing is fine,\u201d he emphasises. It\u2019s not about the failure, but if you failed, what went wrong? What are the things you can learn from it?\u201cIt\u2019s always about the learning,\u201d he says. \u201cWe really need to inculcate that culture of allowing people to fail, and because of them failing, that\u2019s how we\u2019re able to open their eyes and look at what the mistakes are, and what we can learn from it.\u201d\u00a0Becoming Future Ready with Yayasan MENDAKIThrough their four-week Future Ready campaign, MENDAKI introduces a slew of content such as voxpop videos and Ask Professionals Anything on Instagram to prepare Malay\/Muslim youths and young adults for an ever changing workforce.\u00a0Each week, MENDAKI had one area of focus, starting with the future job market in the first week of July, and covering topics relating to emerging industries, multiple education pathways, and in-demand skills in subsequent weeks.\u00a0Under the Future Ready programme, one such initiative that Mr Khidir has participated in and recommended is the NextStop Seminar.\u00a0Bringing together professionals, experts, and thought leaders from various academic and career pathways together, the NextStop seminars help to prepare post-secondary and tertiary students for life post-graduation. (Photo courtesy of Yayasan MENDAKI)NextStop brings professionals, experts, and thought leaders from various academic and career pathways together, to speak with post-secondary and tertiary students on how to prepare themselves for the next stage of life post-graduation. NextStop 2018\u2019s theme \u2013 Game Changers in the Future Economy \u2013 focused on the workforce of the future, highlighting trends and changing landscapes.\u00a0Meanwhile, NextStop 2019\u2019s theme of A Future Ready Generation in a Community of Success focused on how the youths of today play a pivotal role in shaping the Singapore of tomorrow. This, Mr Khidir credits for helping him make the decision to enter a polytechnic instead of enlisting immediately after graduating from ITE.\u201cThe seminar was an eye-opener for me,\u201d he shares. \u201cWhen I wanted to venture out after I completed ITE, I thought National Service was the only way for me, and there were no other places [options].\u201d\u00a0He adds that The NextStop Seminar had taught him not to focus on one plan specifically. Instead, he learned that planning for the future is subjective, and what works for one may not work for another. The seminar thus directed him to self-reflect and discover that he prefers to keep his options open, and to assess multiple pathways at a time, while pursuing his goals.\u00a0MENDAKI\u2019s Student Network programme is open to all Malay\/Muslim students from the various Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL), and hopes to cultivate civic participation and inspire them to be active and contributing citizens. (Photo courtesy of Yayasan MENDAKI)Besides equipping youths with skills, MENDAKI also has platforms available for students and young professionals alike to network and build connections, as Mr Zaki has advised. The Professional Network allows participants to learn from sharing sessions with industry experts and organisation representatives, while the Student Network aims to cultivate civic participation and inspire students to be active and contributing citizens.\u00a0For more information on how you can embrace opportunities and discover your potential to become Future Ready, kindly visit Yayasan MENDAKI\u2019s website or contact them here.Join the conversations on TheHomeGround Asia’s Facebook and Instagram, and get the latest updates via Telegram."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Destinations","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Singapore","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/\/singapore\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Becoming a Future Ready workforce with Yayasan MENDAKI","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/becoming-a-future-ready-workforce-with-yayasan-mendaki\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]