There’s a new trend in how people are upskilling..

Rather than upskilling to progress in a current role, more people are now upskilling to prepare for the future. Automation and the digital transformation of many workplaces means that employees have to keep up with a rapid pace of change.

Upskilling is valuable to not only you, but your employer as well. Learning and applying new skills means you’re more like to be seen as a valuable employee. And by upskilling, you’ll make yourself more marketable for new roles or promotions and stand out from your peers and colleagues.

Upskilling is a cumulative process and there are many different opportunities, such as:

• Short-term training

• Keeping up to date with changes in your industry

• Attending virtual conferences, webinars or networking events

• Participating in formal feedback sessions

• Volunteering

• Being mentored
  

No matter whether you want to upskill for your current role or expand your capabilities for a potential role, knowing how you can develop your skills is a great step to get you on your way.

What upskilling are you considering?