Birmingham City University ensures that the investment in your education gives financial returns in the employment market.
How many times have we heard phrases like ‘the new normal’ and ‘things will never go back the way they were’? Well, it is true, but isn’t that the natural evolution of time anyway? We are consistently being asked to unlearn, change, and re-learn to changes in technology, operating environment, and legislation. The question we really should be asking ourselves is, ‘How can I ensure that I have the skills and qualifications to give me the best possible opportunities in the workplace?’. There could be a 20-page answer to this question but in short summary it would be to focus on future-proofing. Not just to look at what skills and expertise you need to do your job today, but at what skills and expertise you may need tomorrow. I reflect on the…