INNOVATIVE LEARNER

The job market is eternal. Going by the latest trend, technology-driven careers are becoming more and more popular. And why not? After all, the world has gone digital. Irrespective of what field you chose, there are always certain skills that increase your likelihood of success. Besides, there are skills that you can learn afresh while some needs polishing to help you in your career path. Such skills assume special importance at times of crisis like the current economic slowdown. Today, recruitments are at pause, the employment window is narrow, and competition is stiff. The digital transition has only created the need for WFH-specific skills central to thrive in the new normal. So, maybe this is the time to refresh your resume. Here are the ten most valuable skills to make you stand out to employers.  1. Creativity Someone once said, 'Creativity is intelligence having fun.' Though there is a confusion over the author of the quote, there are no two ways that creativity requires...

At least 50% of the staff may operate from home or be on the field and not visit office. You will need to embrace technology and digitalization  that will support you in building this, said by experts. After spending over two months in the lockdown, some of you, depending on the organisation you work for, may be returning to the workplace over the next few weeks. You must remember that things are not going to be the same. It's not going to be easy either. Before you set forth on this new challenge, you need to prepare yourself in three core areas: 1. Mental preparation 2. Physical preparation 3. Skills preparation Mental preparation You need to train your mind and body to get used to the new changes that you may have to deal with while commuting, networking and working with your colleagues. 1. Reality check While most of you may complain that you are bored at home and want to come to office, let's not forget that things are not safe outside. There is always the risk of getting ...

Ask yourself 3 questions, advice from experts. Who is going to be in the audience? What type of questions can they ask? Do I know the answers? Speaking effectively is a skill and like any other skill, it can be learned. In fact, it can be mastered by practice. Undoubtedly, the ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important life skills. Ensuring that your message is clear and concise will go a long way in helping others understand your point of view. The importance of this skill at the workplace, right from communicating with senior management, to being heard in a meeting, to making an impactful presentation can't be emphasised enough. No wonder then, this is the first skill that recruiters look for while hiring an employee. You may have all felt tongue-tied during conversations at work or know someone who froze while making a presentation. Fear of speaking in public is one of the most common social anxieties. There is even a term for it -- glossophobia. The good ne...