5 reasons why further training works best after the summer
After a well-deserved summer break, September is the perfect time to get your career back on track and improve your skills. International recruitment specialist Robert Walters gives 5 reasons why this is the best time to upskill.
New energy
After the summer vacation, working people usually feel recharged and motivated. This fresh start makes it easier to absorb new information and learn new skills. You will therefore benefit from focusing your new energy on your personal and professional development.
Fewer distractions
The summer months are often filled with vacations, social activities and other distractions. After the vacations, the daily routine returns and provides a more stable environment to focus on learning and development.
More offers
Many educational institutes and organizations launch their new course and workshop offerings directly after the summer vacations. This is often deliberately planned, as they also know that professionals will return to work and career mode after the summer. The opportunities for further development are at their greatest at this time of year.
Clear goals
The end of the summer is a natural transition period when many professionals think about their career goals for the rest of the year and in the longer term. At the same time, many companies review their goals and strategies for the second half of the year during this time. This gives you the opportunity to align your knowledge and skills with your employer's goals and your personal ambitions.
Action Plan
Have you decided to work on your skills? Here are some additional tips from Robert Walters: Talk to your employer about your training aspirations and be clear about what you want to achieve. This will enable your manager to offer you appropriate support or training that will not only enhance your personal development but also increase your chances of promotion.
In addition to specific technical skills, consider developing more general skills that are useful in many professions or sectors, such as leadership, communication or spatial awareness.
Don't limit yourself to a single course or workshop. In order to develop your skills and remain attractive to employers, it's important to keep learning. As there are numerous opportunities for lifelong learning, now is the ideal time to put your new energy into action and upskill today.
Source: www.robertwalters.com
