The Importance of Upskilling in the Modern World
How continuously learning will make you a more marketable professional.
To many in the working world, learning and expanding on your knowledge comes second nature. Most people want to understand new tools, practices, and skills as they emerge. This is referred to as ‘upskilling,’ which simply means broadening and improving your workplace skill set.
Upskilling is a common practice among white-collared professionals. From professional development seminars and conferences to mentorships and shadowing, its a great way to expand your workplace knowledge.
But while many workplaces might require upskilling on a semi-regular basis, many people don’t seek it out. I think that’s a huge mistake.
Upskilling is one of the best things you can do, not only as an employee, but as a person. And upskilling in your field is great, but upskilling by learning subjects outside your field of interest is even better. Constantly learning and growing, both in and out of work can help set you up for future success.
Why you should upskill?
There are three main types of upskilling: perfecting a skill within your field, learning a peripheral skill, or diving into a completely new skill. The first and second are often what jobs require you to do, but…
