How the Armed Forces Actualize Management Excellence
The Reason why the Military Pioneers Innovations It has often been said that the Military and the Armed Forces in the developed West pioneered many technological and managerial innovations that subsequently helped the corporate sector in those countries. For instance, the Internet was initially a Department of Defense project in the United States that was […]
Income Sharing Agreement: An Answer to Student Debt?
American students have been burdened with student debt. Much has been read and written about the mountains of debt that American students face. These decisions are made by students, who are young adults and do not really have the financial knowledge required to make such an important decision. Several of these students ended up being […]
Ways for an Individual to Boost his/her Human Capital
Let us go through various ways by which an employee can boost his/her human capital. Every employee should strive hard to increase his/her value in the organization. One should contribute his/her level best to accomplish goals and objectives of the organization. Don’t just treat your organization as a mere source of earning money. Remember there […]
Career Choices for the Present Times
The four career choices analyzed here are entrepreneurship, freelancing, sabbaticals, and regular full time employment. While all of these are attractive to different individuals, the bottom line for any career choice is how well you are able to support yourself and your families. In addition, feet on the ground approach is preferable as many career […]
Kirkpatrick’s Model of Training Evaluation
Organizations spend a huge amount of money for training their employees at various levels and on various competencies, behavioral and technical. Every year new tools are designed to try and cater to individual learning styles and make the training more effective. After all an organization is concerned about its spending and the return on the […]
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This is the simple message that has resonated across generations in response to the cyclical processes of life where victories are counterbalanced by setbacks and the future cannot be predicted with certainty.
In other words, when the times are challenging as the present economic crisis has shown us, those with the extra edge succeed. This edge can be obtained only by investing in oneself right from a young age and continuing to do so even in adulthood.
For instance, many young people find themselves out of jobs or unable to break into the crowded job market. With so much competition, it becomes apparent that only those with the special advantage can succeed. Therefore, one has to keep reinventing oneself to adapt to changing circumstances.
If you have a passion for writing or artistry and you are laid off from your day job, you can start a new career by following your passion and make money in the process as well.
Similarly, if you are working in the social sector, you can learn a new computer skill or a new tool that is cutting edge and when you feel that your present job is unviable, and then you can make the transition to other careers.
Investing in oneself starts from childhood, as it is better to catch them young and watch them grow by nurturing talent and skills.
When in college, do participate in extracurricular activities like debating, group discussions, and running journals as they equip you with the much needed people skills that would come in handy later on in life.
You must remember that people management determines the difference between success and failure in many careers. Hence, honing one’s people skills can lead to an advantage over others.
The next aspect, which is part of the people skills, is communication abilities. It is best to learn a new language other than English and the Mother Tongue, which would enable you to succeed in the global marketplace as those with supplementary language skills are an asset to many multinational companies.
The third aspect of investing in oneself happens on the job where it is best to mingle with your coworkers, try, and learn extra skills from them. This can give you an edge over others as you would have a repertoire of skills other than the primary skill that your job is based on.
If you are in university or postgraduate programs, you can hone your networking capabilities that would ensure that you have contacts across companies and sectors. When hunting for a job, these contacts come in handy as internal resume referrals are preferred by many companies.
Further, when in B-School or University, learn to enroll in diverse courses other than those connected with core management.
For instance, if you enroll in a human values and management course, or if you enroll in a history of business course, you can learn additional information and gain knowledge that would be useful later.
Finally, opportunity knocks only when there is a door or a gateway to success and hence, investing in oneself never goes waste.
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Current Employment Trends and Their Implications for Business, Society, and Individuals
February 12, 2025
