UPSKILL & TURN PASSION
INTO YOUR PROFESSION
INTO YOUR PROFESSION
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED?
You’re likely to – Work for 40 years, spend 9,600 days at work, and labour for about 72,000 hours. With all that time at work - are you doing what you really want to do?
You’ve probably asked yourself these questions if you’re:
Starting your career
1. My academics did not prepare me for a specific job role. How do I land my dream job?
Most graduate and post graduate courses are fairly theoretical, and are designed to impart domain knowledge and skills as opposed to preparing you for a specific job role.
Soo, what are you to do? You need skills! You need to develop a repertoire of job-ready skills through the ocean of online resources. If you’re looking for a more streamlined approach combined with personal guidance, a course would be your best resort.
Let’s look at how Ayush Chitnis tackled this challenge to land the job he really wanted.
Most graduate and post graduate courses are fairly theoretical, and are designed to impart domain knowledge and skills as opposed to preparing you for a specific job role.
Soo, what are you to do? You need skills! You need to develop a repertoire of job-ready skills through the ocean of online resources. If you’re looking for a more streamlined approach combined with personal guidance, a course would be your best resort.
Let’s look at how Ayush Chitnis tackled this challenge to land the job he really wanted.
2. After completing my graduation, should I consider an MBA or look for a job?
The fact is, the job market today prefers individuals with hands-on experience instead of someone who’s spent 2 years gaining an MBA certification and broad domain knowledge.
On the other hand, career-driven professionals who spend two years gaining skills by taking up a short- term upskilling course combined with relevant work experience are valued by the industry to a greater degree.
Yash decided against doing an MBA right after graduating. Watch the video to find out why.
The fact is, the job market today prefers individuals with hands-on experience instead of someone who’s spent 2 years gaining an MBA certification and broad domain knowledge.
On the other hand, career-driven professionals who spend two years gaining skills by taking up a short- term upskilling course combined with relevant work experience are valued by the industry to a greater degree.
Yash decided against doing an MBA right after graduating. Watch the video to find out why.
3. I’ve given a lot of interviews, why haven’t I found a job yet?
Firms are spoiled for choice when it comes to hiring. This means that employers will always choose aspirants who are equipped with industry-specific skills and can add value to the organisation from day 1.
Since our academics do not arm us with these skills, your best option is to take up an internship to acquire hands-on experience, or opt for a professional training program that’s designed to get you job-ready.
Watch how Swapnil, a commerce graduate, battled this challenge, upskilled himself with the investment banking course, and now is on the path to his dream career.
Firms are spoiled for choice when it comes to hiring. This means that employers will always choose aspirants who are equipped with industry-specific skills and can add value to the organisation from day 1.
Since our academics do not arm us with these skills, your best option is to take up an internship to acquire hands-on experience, or opt for a professional training program that’s designed to get you job-ready.
Watch how Swapnil, a commerce graduate, battled this challenge, upskilled himself with the investment banking course, and now is on the path to his dream career.
4. How do I get ahead of my competition and stay relevant in the job market?
If you’ve graduated a year ago and are still looking for the right job, you’ve probably realised that you’re now competing with this year’s graduates.
Time is now of the essence! To stay ahead of the competition, it’s imperative to consider a professional training program that opens up a gateway of new opportunities in the job market.
Watch Arsh talk about how he transcended mainstream IT jobs to enter into the data science industry.
If you’ve graduated a year ago and are still looking for the right job, you’ve probably realised that you’re now competing with this year’s graduates.
Time is now of the essence! To stay ahead of the competition, it’s imperative to consider a professional training program that opens up a gateway of new opportunities in the job market.
Watch Arsh talk about how he transcended mainstream IT jobs to enter into the data science industry.
Midway in your career
1. I’m bored of my job and don't see a potential to grow. What should I do next?
A feeling of stagnation hits us all at some point in our careers. The trick is powering through the rut you find yourself in by redefining what motivates and excites you. Most often, learning a new skill and elevating your arsenal of knowledge is the surest path to career growth.
Expand your knowledge and abilities and you will see opportunities that never existed unfold right before your eyes.
Darren found himself in a similar situation after 2 years at an accounting firm. Watch what he did next.
A feeling of stagnation hits us all at some point in our careers. The trick is powering through the rut you find yourself in by redefining what motivates and excites you. Most often, learning a new skill and elevating your arsenal of knowledge is the surest path to career growth.
Expand your knowledge and abilities and you will see opportunities that never existed unfold right before your eyes.
Darren found himself in a similar situation after 2 years at an accounting firm. Watch what he did next.
2. Should I wait for a new job to come to me, or learn new skills and transition into a new job?
A new job is never going to come to you, period.
If you’re looking to transition into a new career, the first step is identifying the skills and expertise you need. Master those skills and that’s when you will have jobs looking for you.
Divya, a management graduated wanted to work in finance but was stuck in a dead-end sales job. She has now upskilled and has landed a fantastic job at JP Morgan.
A new job is never going to come to you, period.
If you’re looking to transition into a new career, the first step is identifying the skills and expertise you need. Master those skills and that’s when you will have jobs looking for you.
Divya, a management graduated wanted to work in finance but was stuck in a dead-end sales job. She has now upskilled and has landed a fantastic job at JP Morgan.
3. What are the chances that upskilling will help me transition into a new role / domain?
Recent reports suggest that 90% of professionals who’ve transformed stagnant careers and transition into advanced roles credit their success to upskilling!
Upskilling will not only help you explore new career opportunities, but also turn you into an indispensable employee.
Meet Devdatta, a frustrated web developer who wanted a career in data analytics! Watch how he seized the challenge and is now on his way to a fulfilling career.
Recent reports suggest that 90% of professionals who’ve transformed stagnant careers and transition into advanced roles credit their success to upskilling!
Upskilling will not only help you explore new career opportunities, but also turn you into an indispensable employee.
Meet Devdatta, a frustrated web developer who wanted a career in data analytics! Watch how he seized the challenge and is now on his way to a fulfilling career.
4. Where do I see myself 5 years from now?
This is definitely a question every mid-level professional needs to reflect on as a sort of job evaluation. Taking stock of your work and job role will help you adjust your work approach and align it with your goals.
Ask yourself, “what would I change about my job if I could?”, “have my skills sharpened?”, “am I happy doing my job?”, “what do I want to accomplish career-wise?” Assessing these questions will often give you a picture of where you want to be in the next 5 years.
Viraj couldn’t see himself in a sales job five years down the line. Watch to see what he did next.
This is definitely a question every mid-level professional needs to reflect on as a sort of job evaluation. Taking stock of your work and job role will help you adjust your work approach and align it with your goals.
Ask yourself, “what would I change about my job if I could?”, “have my skills sharpened?”, “am I happy doing my job?”, “what do I want to accomplish career-wise?” Assessing these questions will often give you a picture of where you want to be in the next 5 years.
Viraj couldn’t see himself in a sales job five years down the line. Watch to see what he did next.
If these questions have popped up in your mind at some point in your career, you’re not alone! We’ve all been there.
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Speak to an expert, get your questions answered 1-on-1 and launch your career today.