Five-minute life hack:
Tips to
boost your
career
The rapid pace of change in jobs means
the era of one-and-done learning is
over. It no longer matters what you
learned in the past - to stay relevant
you need to upskill. So if you want to
improve your marketability and get
ahead in your career, it's time to think about
the valuable skills that could open the door to
new opportunities. The good news is with tools
and online courses on platforms like LinkedIn
Learning, you can explore and develop critical
skills and interests - right at your fingertips
anytime, anywhere.
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week, whenever it's convenient for your busy
life.
2. Make it a habit
They say a habit is formed in 21 days. Whenever
you slot learning into your daily schedule, try to
pick a time when you can make it routine - whether
it's on the bus during your morning commute, or
in the 10 minutes after you brush your teeth at
night. You'll be growing in your skills before you
know it. Fun fact: LinkedIn Learning also sets a
reminder for you, so it's one less thing you have
to remember in your day.
3. Pick your skills
Today's skills landscape is changing faster
than ever - with new technologies and digital
techniques emerging at every turn. Whether you
want to advance your existing career or begin
a new one, start by identifying a few key skills
you'd like to hone. For example, people in every
job can benefit from learning soft skills that
teach you how to get things done or achieve
your goals. Soft skills, such as communication
and critical thinking, will give you a competitive
advantage in the workplace, and you never know
when you'll uncover a new passion or side project
along the way.
LinkedIn makes it easy to identify the skills
you need by alerting you to the most in-demand
skills for your job and industry, based on your
LinkedIn profile, from project management to
leadership.
One of the most important skills for keeping
your passions alive is to learn how to be a
lifelong learner. In any industry, in any phase of
life, there are always new skills to be gained, and
new knowledge to explore. Committing yourself
to being someone with a constant appetite
for learning will enrich you not only today, but
throughout the course of your career.
To learn more about LinkedIn Learning and
explore business, creative and technology skills
to achieve your personal and professional goals,
visit www.linkedin.com/learning.
"Experience never gets old, but your skills
can," says Marci Alboher, author of The Encore
Career Handbook and upcoming LinkedIn
Learning instructor. "Re-skilling throughout
your career will position you to ensure you're
finding meaning in your work, growing in your
profession and making an impact along the
way."
Here are three tips for kick-starting your
learning efforts.
1. Find the time!
The #1 career goal for professionals in 2018
is to learn a new skill - but not everyone knows
where to fit learning into their daily lives. Here's a
tip: In today's ever-connected digital world, we're
living in the era of bite-sized learning, where new
skills can be honed in minutes on the subway, or
while you're eating breakfast.
Start by picking 5- to 10-minute windows in
your daily routine - you don't need to find hours,
minutes are fine. For example, try skimming
through courses on a Sunday night, and make
a wish list of courses to view throughout the
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