Dr. Khawar Featured in Article on Job Market Trends
Elmira, NY (10/16/2020) — Dr. Mariam Khawar, Elmira College professor of economics, was recently featured in an article titled, "Professors Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends" on zippia.com. Khawar was one of nine professors weighing in on "what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market."
"Students will face a more competitive environment due to globalization and technology, both of which may work in tandem," shares Khawar. "For example, the rapid shift to remote work means that jobs can be more easily outsourced to individuals across the world, while technology is making it easier and more efficient to work remotely."
In the full article, available on zippia.com, Khawar shares advice for graduating students, her outlook on important technologies, and her thoughts on lasting impacts the coronavirus may have on graduates.