How to upskill yourself amid COVID-19

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Uncertainty of the job market after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has put jobseekers on the edge.

We all witnessed a pause in almost all activities in the beginning of this year. Though restrictions have been lifted, the job market will never be the same due to increased competition and the adoption of ‘work-from-home’ as an attempt to increase productivity.

Recruiters are now looking specifically for skilled professionals who won’t be needing additional training. It is safe to say that the job market has become more competitive than ever before.

So, in order to be at the top of the game, you’d need to polish or increase your skill set. Now, you may be asking yourself “How can I upskill myself?”

How to upgrade your skills amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Personal skills audit

Skills audit allows you to assess your strengths and weaknesses. It helps you identify areas in which you need to improve. This is the perfect way to find out which of the skills you possess needs improvement in order to help you make decisions regarding your job or career. There are a plethora of templates online that you can download. These can help you in deciding the area in which you need to upskill yourself.

Ask yourself why

Why do you want to upskill yourself? Why are you taking a particular interest in the course you are about to take? Why do you want to learn this skill? These are the questions you must ask yourself in order to get a fruitful result. For instance, let’s say you are planning to take an online course on the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop. How will this help your career? Know your reasons and goals before you decide on any course.

Go for free courses

Thanks to the Internet, learning has become so much easier and cheaper. There are many free online courses you can take. This way, you’ll be able to save your money and time. From coding to business, digital marketing to hospitality, there are thousands of free online courses offered by learning platforms such as Udemy, Springboard, Google Digital Garage, Alison and Code Academy, to name a few. As the job market is still shaky, it is best to save as much money as possible at the moment to be able to face whatever the future holds.

Soft skills are just as important

We live in a world where impressions matter. It is not just talents with good hard skills that recruiters are now looking for. You need to have soft skills such as communication, leadership and teamwork to stand out in this competitive world. There are many articles and blogs you can read online for free that will help you in polishing your soft skills.

We hope this career advice helps you in upskill yourself to get your dream job.

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