Winter Garden Magazine August 2018 | Page 38

BPT Five-minute life hack: Tips to boost your career T he rapid pace of change in jobs means the era of one- and-done learning is over. It no longer matters what you learned in the past - to stay relevant you need to upskill. So if you want to improve your marketability and get ahead in your career, it’s time to think about the valuable skills that could open the door to new opportunities. The good news is with tools and online courses on platforms like LinkedIn Learning, you can explore and 38  | WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2018 develop critical skills and interests - right at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. “Experience never gets old, but your skills can,” says Marci Alboher, author of The Encore Career Handbook and upcoming LinkedIn Learning instructor. “Re- skilling throughout your career will position you to ensure you’re finding meaning in your work, growing in your profession and making an impact along the way.” Here are three tips for kick-starting your learning efforts. 1. Find the time! The #1 career goal for professionals in 2018 is to learn a new skill - but not everyone knows where to fit learning into their daily lives. Here’s a tip: In today’s ever-connected digital world, we’re living in the era of bite-sized learning, where new skills can be honed in minutes on