The present global
economic recession has made employers of labor to look for an employee who is
not only employable but also has potential of effecting positive change in his
business organization through skills improvement. Be it public or private
establishment there is no more place for stagnated workers because we are presently in world of dynamic labor force
where ability to improve his or her
skills plays a dominant role on his or her employment, retainship and
promotion. Thus, looking out for skills
that are in high demand for your occupation; getting scoop; drawing up plan of
action for execution; attendance of conferences, seminars, tutorials and
workshops to share experiences with the admired senior colleagues in your
career fields and going to school are
very important elements of improving your skills to keep your job.
Looking
out for skills that are in high demand in your occupation
A smart worker should always
keep watching out for the skills that are most valuable to the employer in
his/her career field. You can do this
through a constant review of job title for the position. According to Alison Doyle SimplyHired is a
good example of website you can research on with appropriate keywords or
phrases to get job titles of skills that is most current in your profession.
Getting Scoop
Your Personnel
Department is another good place to get an insight of the most preferred skills
for your profession. Analyze the profiles of the outstanding workers in your
field to identify any skills which helped them to excel.
Draw Up Plan of Action
Having identified the
skills, you have to embark on action plan of execution. It could be through the attendance of Professional
Associations’ workshops and conferences.
Some organizations offer lone tutorials or workshops. Review their agendas and speak to the leaders
of those organizations to identify the opportunities. You can also find out from the IT professionals
in your organizations to know what your employer offer and how to utilize those
opportunities.
Considering Going to School
In addition, you can
check with local colleges and other adult education institution to pursuing
part time courses in related programs that will enhance your skills and
knowledge.
Taking Part in Voluntary Projects
At times, ad hoc
projects are initiated in your work place without any monetary reward; you can
volunteer to take part. Your primary aim
in this case is to showcase your skills and knowledge of doing the
project. At the end of the day your
skillful handling of that project will be noted. Don’t be surprised that whenever
the opportunity arises, you will the first among the employees that will be
considered.
By and large, you will
be surprised at the rate you are going to get favor at your work by ways and
manners your boss or your employer will always like to retain and compensate
you simply because of the machinery put in place to improve your skills both to
your own benefits as well as that of your organization.
REFERENCE
Alison Doyle How to
Keep your Current Job