INNOVATIVE LEARNER

From digital advertising to data science and web designing, some of these skills may help you advance in your career. A few years ago, you had to spend multiple years and a lot of money in a college to develop technical skills. Fortunately, because of the internet, things have changed drastically. Today, you can master lucrative skills for modern careers without spending even an hour of your precious time in a school or taking a loan for it. There are numerous online platforms that offer inexpensive online courses, which range from 0-12 months and allow you to have a degree in modern courses. When you add these skills in your CV, you convey to your recruiter that you are disciplined and focused regarding your career. If you don't know where to start, here's a list for you: 1. Cyber Security Cyber security is becoming an important skill because the corporate, government and personal data are now stored in the cloud. To protect this sensitive dat...

Recruiters are now in search of candidates with soft skills alongside tech-based knowledge, says  expert . Additionally, candidates who possess an amalgam of communication skills, analytical skills, and social skills are widely being prioritised over those who possess the craft alone.  As cities remain locked down and people practise social distancing, technology has become indispensable during this period of isolation. While the fight against the novel Coronavirus continues, it is imperative that people understand the importance of utilising this time to future-proof themselves and build successful careers. COVID-19 scare among industries The global decline caused by the pandemic has led to a significant commercial impact with a lot of industries trying to stay afloat. To ensure business continuity, several companies have had to make hard decisions resorting to layoffs and salary-cuts. Moreover, the economic turmoil has brought hiring processes in most ...

Recruiters are looking for talent, so make sure to highlight these relevant job skills. The skills listed on your resume are the keys to unlocking a load of career opportunities. Think about it: Just by sheer numbers, your resume is a needle in a haystack. Your goal is to make your talents easily identifiable so that your resume is the one that gets a recruiter’s attention. For maximum effect, you need to know the right skills for resume greatness. Coupled with the descriptions of your achievements, your skills will paint a clear picture of what you can do and how you do it, says Dawn Boyer, CEO of D. Boyer Consulting in Virginia Beach, Virginia. When applying to jobs, it’s crucial to look at each job description, pick out the keywords and include those same keywords in your resume. Often, those keywords are the skills that employers want to see. To improve your chances of getting noticed by a recruiter or hiring manager, these are the types of skills to include on ...

The key to becoming the best version of yourself is to overcome interference  -- fears, anxieties, self-doubt, loss and illness. Use this time to learn some basic workplace skills so you can fulfill your potential and take charge of your own growth, say experts. What do you need most to succeed in life? A good education or great life skills? Most people believe an education trumps life skills, but the truth is you need more than just academic knowledge and technical skills for success. You also need cognitive skills. As millions of students gear up to join the workforce soon, their degrees alone won’t help. It is imperative for them to equip themselves with foundational skills such as problem-solving and effective communication to achieve professional success and personal meaning. It is these skills that make a difference between a good and an outstanding employee, or between being a follower and a leader.  While everyone is at home, now is the time to go...