Developing new skills can be an asset in many circumstances. However, most of us get fixated on only using a specific set of them for one area or another. Thinking out of the box is getting to be more of a rarity rather than the norm! Just ask some of your coworkers to perform tasks in a different way. Make sure it’s truly productive in nature or else they won’t adopt it.
Become aware of all the skills you acquired. Begin by writing down Job Titles you worked under and their responsibilities. We take for granted, all of the nuanced tasks learned through out the years. But there could be huge dividends in those piles of knowledge!
Why not examine these skills to match an online occupation or higher-level job? The world has a shortage of workers. Most Employers are in dyer need for skilled people and most of the time, training is provided. It’s understandable why they want someone with at least similar skill sets, so they don’t have to train new hires from the start. Create a Resume on Monster or indeed. Take Civil Service Exams offered by City, Town or State Departments. Whatever you choose don’t’ make the mistake of being too choosy because you’ll be learning free skills once hired!
So far, we have discussed only skills adopted from the work environment of corporations. Lets take a look at what others are doing in this era of times.
Hobby of cash:
Yesterday, I listen to a woman (on a video) who was recently divorced, unemployed and living with her young Son. Everything she acquired was wrapped-up into that house, the couple bought and she didn’t want to lose that! So many others are in the exact situation. After contending with fear of becoming broke, she did something about it. This women took action. Nothing matters, if we don’t at least do that!
Being a hairstylist in the past, drew her interest in the Beauty Industry but this time she specialized in Eye Lashes. To her surprise with no-prior experience, past customers let her practice. As she got better, clientele grew and thus she now supports her small family very easily. Reportedly, she made more money in 3hrs than she made at the former occupation in a week. How’s that for using old skills?
In my experience there were many times where old knowledge helped solve new problems. When I was 16yrs, my mother gave me a 1979 Ford Granda.
It had several issues but I maintained the vehicle while in high school. Including oil changes, checking transmission fluids, keeping tire pressure and observing antifreeze levels. I knew if it broke down because of poor maintenance, it was my fault. So, this was prevented at all cost. Later, the practice of regular maintenance gave me the fortitude to maintain everything purchased.
Some where, a company or person needs a person to maintain a project. It may be a task on a job. or editing a Novel. Whatever, serve that need! earn revenue .!