Continuous upskilling to be future ready

Continuous upskilling is essential in today’s rapidly changing world. Acquiring new skills and improving upon existing ones in order to remain competitive in the job market is critical.

Increasing proficiency level of your existing skills and building capabilities in new areas not only helps you advance your career but increases your earning potential.

Before it bites you, here are top 5 most practiced tips for upskilling -?

??. ???????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????????????:?With the vast amount of information available online, there are numerous ways to upskill and learn new skills for free or at a low cost. From MOOCs (massive open online courses) to YouTube tutorials, Udemy, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning etc.?

??. ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ????????????????????????????:?While free resources can be helpful, sometimes it can be worth it to invest in more comprehensive and structured learning opportunities. Research well on the relevance, acceptance / recognition by the employers, quality of content & learnings etc. to understand the return on your investment.?

??. ?????????????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ???????? ??????????????:?Surrounding yourself with other professionals in your field can be a great way to learn new skills and stay up-to-date on industry trends. Consider joining communities or seeking out mentors within your organization or network who can provide guidance and support as you upskill.

??. ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ????????????:?Simply learning new skills isn't enough – it's important to practice and apply them in real-world situations to truly master them. Consider volunteering or taking on small projects & gigs to get hands-on experience and put your new skills into action or even getting better at it. How you can put your skills in the context of the business will give you more learning and perspective than any theoretical learning and who can ignore a helping hand?

??. ???????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??????????????????: Make a plan and stick to it: Set aside dedicated time for learning, and make it your priority.

Organizations often value and even encourage upskilling, as it can lead to increased productivity and efficiency within the company. It is important for individuals to continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow in their careers.

Many organizations have introduced formal way for?#upskilling?and?#reskilling?of their employees within. Short term project based learning and contribution has become the way of developing?#Futurereadyworkforce?and stay relevant and competitive in the?#hybridworking?environment.?Those who become early adopters see great advantages to their career, job experiences and extended network vs. those who still have fixed mindset of growth and career progression.

Which one are you??

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