How to re-skill for a new world Part 2: Building a skills map

Welcome to the second in a 4 part series focused on how to re-skill for a new world. For the next 4 weeks, I'll be unpacking how you can acquire new skills to equip you for a new world. (You can read a full length version with all 4 parts of this series on my website right now. I'm breaking down into 4 parts on LD so it is easier to digest.)

Ok, by now I hope you have somewhat of an idea of your current transferable skills, what you’d like to do and where you could do that (read part one first to explore this). The answers to these points will unlock the skills you need to focus on to make your next move.

The next step is to do your research. If you know you want to move into x role or career, do a Google search and find out what skills people in those roles have. Once you’ve identified the top 3-5 skills you’re missing or need to develop further, it’s time to build a skills map so you know where you are now.

A skills map is a simple spider diagram which allows you to rate your skills right now and plot where you need them to be. You can find an example below and download a free skills map template of your own here.

As you can see, this visual gives you a simple overview of self-assessing where your skills are now and where you need them to be for your desired career. Visit this every 3 months to reassess your current skills and keep yourself on track. You can utilise a tool like this throughout your entire career.

Now you have a better understanding of where you are right now and where you need to be. It’s time to build a plan on how you will acquire new skills and behaviours.

Next time: The master plan ??

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