Upskilling: where to begin

So, you want to upskill. However, if your employer isn’t actively offering training opportunities where you can grow your skill set, it can be tricky (and time-consuming) to know where to start.

Green recommends looking to expand upon relevant skills in four of the most common areas:

Digital

We live in a tech/digital world and these are forever changing so it’s a good idea to keep up to date with these, especially as this can often be seen as more of a ‘man’s area of expertise’. Look to expand your skills in things like data analysis, digital marketing, coding, cyber security and data management.

‘Soft skills’

Things like good communication, leadership and managing emotional intelligence are all crucial skills that will never go out of fashion.

STEM skills

There are great opportunities in this sector for women as they try to balance the gender gap.

Cross-cultural competencies

The world is getting smaller, especially post-pandemic. Even sectors that didn’t traditionally go online have moved and offices have closed. Developing cross-cultural competencies will prove to be crucial for customer support and working with colleagues.

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