It’s out with the old to make place for the new as clothing retailers sell off their winter stock at discounted prices. The last season’s look, they will tell you, belongs with the last season.
So too, should we assess our skills and knowledge on a regular basis, says Natalie Rabson of Boston City Campus and Business College.
Can your present skills and knowledge take you to the next season or next level of work? If not, it’s a good time to brush up on these skills. No matter who you are or what your job is, to get ahead in your career you need to stay up to date:
Get up to speed with technology - enrol for IT short courses, they are generally affordable and flexi-time. Boston City Campus and Business College offers a wide choice of computer courses, including spreadsheets, graphics, Windows, and the Internet, among others.
Attend industry events – conferences, seminars and workshops provide valuable opportunities to update skills and networks as well.
Know what’s happening in your field – follow developments and trends; and communicate regularly with thought leaders and colleagues.
Make sure you still fit –be clear about where you fit in the company presently (where you are contributing, in other words) as well as where you’d like to be in the future.
Stay fashionable – grooming, clothes, hairstyle, accessories must show that you are keeping up with the times.
Compare – your job to jobs being advertised and pay attention to skills required as well as pay offered. Do you compare favourably?
Get career advice – a trained career advisor can tell you about education and training options that help you move forward. Boston City Campus and Business College offers such career guidance free of charge.
Do it now - you can register for and start many courses, anytime throughout the year.
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