Rather than upskilling to progress in a current role, more people are now upskilling to prepare for the future. Automation and the digital transformation of many workplaces means that employees have to keep up with a rapid pace of change.
Upskilling is valuable to not only you, but your employer as well. Learning and applying new skills means you’re more like to be seen as a valuable employee. And by upskilling, you’ll make yourself more marketable for new roles or promotions and stand out from your peers and colleagues.
Upskilling is a cumulative process and there are many different opportunities, such as:
Short-term training
Keeping up to date with changes in your industry
Attending virtual conferences, webinars or networking events
Participating in formal feedback sessions
Volunteering
Being mentored
No matter whether you want to upskill for your current role or expand your capabilities for a potential role, knowing how you can develop your skills is a great step to get you on your way.
What upskilling are you considering?
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