It’s almost inevitable that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of your life. While things appear to be getting better, you’re probably still spending more time at home than ever. Take advantage of this opportunity to sharpen your professional skills.
Doing something seriously productive will feel great while paving the way for a brighter future. Here are a few tips to help increase your marketability without leaving the house.
3 Ways to Upskill Amid the Pandemic
Take an Online Course
Online learning has become so prevalent you can learn just about anything you want by logging onto your computer. In fact, you can even join the Ivy League by taking free online courses from Harvard University.
There’s no shortage of online sites offering both paid and free classes. If you want to take it a step further, plenty of colleges and universities have online certificate and degree programs that make it possible to further your education from the comfort and safety of home.
Practice Your Public Speaking Skills
You might think it’s impossible to become a better public speaker without having an in-person audience, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Your day is likely filled with Zoom meetings, so use this platform to enhance your speaking skills.
If you’re typically quiet in meetings, prepare a few words in advance so you can feel more comfortable speaking up. You might not be in the same room as the other participants, but you can still see and hear one another which is really what matters most.
Start a Side Project
There’s never been a better time to work on a career-related project you’re truly passionate about. Whether you want to start a blog, become more active on social media — in a professional manner — or build an app, use this opportunity to make it happen. You’ll have a great time while gaining new skills to put on your resume. Plus, the sky’s the limit if your side project becomes a success and takes on a life of its own.
Feeling unfulfilled in your current job? Wood Staffing wants to help you find a new opportunity that checks all your boxes here in Michiana. Contact us today to learn more!
