Do you feel unqualified in this digital world? Well, you are
not alone! Because research suggests that many people also feel this way.
Digital skills are extremely valuable, especially in the highly-demanding world
we live in today. Whether you want to kick-start
a career in a fast-growing tech field or you are seeking to reskill,
crossskill, or upskill, here are some valuable top tips that are sure to help
advance your career in this digital world.
Take advantage of opportunities
Sometimes we close our eyes to looming opportunities because of what is called “the fear of the unknown.” Many people even go as far as undermining the possibilities of learning new things on the internet. A good practice for anyone, interested in advancing their career, would be to look up relevant blogs, websites, and newsletters. Many of these platforms offer you opportunities to sign up with them for free and they equip you with some digital skills basics. Considering many of them operate without a fee, it is expected of you to do more research and online after obtaining the basic knowledge from these platforms. For instance, if you want to delve into the finance industry, you might need to familiarize yourself with some digital tools used in such fields such as Cloud, Process Robotics, Cognitive computing, Blockchain and lots more. Look up websites on Google, as many of them blog about these things. This will give you some much needed starting knowledge. You can also check online job boards to identify the skills you need to improve on as they often list down the qualifications needed in a vacant position. You can also sign up on other platforms such as Linkedin that can help you expand your professional network and meet experts in the industry you are in. Of course you will need to make sure you create a CV to take advantage of these opportunities.
Online Learning
This is, without a doubt, the most effective way to boost
your digital skills and advance your knowledge. Once you’ve chosen a field of
study you would like to learn, the next step would be for you to join an online
course. There are numerous online learning platforms available on the internet
today; some are free, while others are paid for. So, the choice is always
yours! These online learning platforms offer immersive digital courses that are
available at your fingertips from any device. Some of these digital learning
platforms offer certification, while others don’t. However, regardless of
whether you obtain a certification or not at the end of your program, online
learning is a perfect way to boost your LinkedIn profile and CV. Many people
are often concerned about their schedule. Some of them ask me, how do I manage
to get an education when I have so tight schedule? Well, you need not worry,
because online learning allows you to study at your own pace while services
like Take My Online Class allow you to
outsource unnecessary classes.
Hackathons
Are you always inspired by working intimately with other
talented people? If so, a hackathon is the perfect place for you to practice
and grow your digital skills. Hackathons are usually full-day programs where
people get to collaborate intensively and shape their ideas on software
projects. With a hackathon, you could be solving digital problems, creating new
products or innovating novel strategies.
Institutions
Digital
boot camps and academies provide high impact learning that is aided by
direct access to top-class mentors. These types of programs are ideal for those
who probably run on a tight schedule. There are several coding boot camp
courses online that will gradually shape your skills and advance your career.
DIGITAL EVENTS
There are thousands of digital-related events and programs
happening each week across the globe, as well as a growing amount of highly
engaged digital communities. For instance, London hosted 22,000 digital-related
programs in 2016 which is more than any other European city, and the
interesting part is that these events are often free!
Tech-related events give you the opportunity to mix and
relate with professionals, in the digital world. These events also offer a once
in a lifetime opportunity to join some of the world’s leading tech communities.
INTERNSHIPS
According to a report by TechNation, the primary recruitment
challenge many digital businesses face is the lack of relevant industry
experience. The implication of this is that if you are able to stand yourself
out, by getting some relevant digital experience, you stand a great chance of
landing yourself that perfect job. If you have little or no experience about
how the digital world runs, you need to start from the bottom of the ladder
with a relevant internship program.
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