Your Career Guide for 2018!
Last year, 2017, was an infamous year not only for job seekers but employed people. This can be linked to various factors like the introduction of the GST (Goods and Services Tax), the slow growth of GDP (Gross Domestic Product), etc.
The overall impact has been terrible in the tech industry resulting in a lot of layoffs. But the question is how, we as employees, withstand this shift? The supply of engineers is sufficient to meet the demand, but not the demand for ‘quality’ engineers who are qualified enough to fill the gap.
The doubts that still loom are:
How to appeal to employers and stand out?
How to make a career switch?
Udacity understands these dubious notions that are arisen every now and then in the mind of every individual seeking to start a career in this competitive world. We have interacted with learners from around the subcontinent and understood this problem and have figured it out!
Learn a new skill:
Learn a new skill. This might be a daunting move for some of us, but hear us out here. Upskilling is a very common route for many people to take, considering the nature of the job market. Fields like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, etc. are really hot at the moment. According to India Skills Report 2018,
As it is obvious from the above report, employers are interested in hiring individuals who are adept in fields like data analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and others. These fields are considered the most in-demand because they have immensely reshaped how organizations function in today’s time. Hence, people who have mastered in these fields are preferred over a person with conventional coding knowledge.
Take industry relevant courses:
Yes! This pointer is a mandate for delving into an unexplored field. There are a lot of sources from where you can acquire a skill, but time and money constraint is a factor, so you should take courses that are highly trusted by the industry. A good tip is to check the background details of the course instructors and company associations. The course content should be more practical based on employers like profiles that have more projects to support their skill sets. It is a good thing to make sure that these projects are well accredited by industry leaders.
Polish existing skills:
Technology keeps changing and shifting so one must not forget the importance of upgrading to newer and advanced versions of existing technologies. New trends come up regularly, to stay relevant in the job market or in your existing job role it is necessary to be aware of them in your field. Regularly reading blogs and forums helps a lot. Often at times, a company might use different tools on which they work with. So it is pivotal for you to have a background understanding of these tools.
Networking:
Networking is extremely important. One cannot lay enough emphasis on it. A working professional understands its value like nobody else. Join Linkedin and other professional networking websites.
Going to summits, meetups and other professional events to stay in touch with people in your field of career. This increases your chances of getting hired and keep you updated with upcoming job roles. Building good relationships with people who can pose as your future employers is a good habit. So keep this point in mind. It is not only about your skills, but also how you sell them.
Optimise your Preparation for Cracking Jobs
Learning is good. It is necessary. But in today’s time, a company desires an individual who is genuinely interested in the work they do. So it is necessary to do your homework about the company. The best way to increase the hiring probability is to customize your preparation.
Read the blogs by the team members and the organization, if possible. They discuss culture and work environment. This will help you to know whether the organization is the right fit for you or not.
This is a simple yet effective career guide for people who want to #TakeCharge now. Some of our graduates have successfully taken charge of their careers and built a life they have always wanted. Check out their inspirational story here:
If you want to acquire a new skill or brush up existing stills then #TakeCharge with Udacity today.
