After a short hiatus we are back with Season 2 of the Like Click & Share Podcast. In Episode 21 we will talk about "How To Boost Your Skills And Change Your Career." Need to change career? Get a pay increase? Find a new job? This podcast is for you. We talk about the current skills shortage, why employers should invest in their people, and explore the questions you might ask before thinking of changing career or applying for a new job, the careers that are available to choose and why you might consider freelancing. We also share experiences of our careers, education and starting our own businesses.

Need to change career? Get a pay increase? Find a new job? This podcast is for you. We talk about the current skills shortage, why employers should invest in their people, and explore the questions you might ask before thinking of changing career or applying for a new job, the careers that are available to choose and why you might consider freelancing. We also share experiences of our careers, education and starting our own businesses.

Helpful links:

https://xello.world/en/blog/career-pathways-future-planning/ 

https://www.ducodigitaltraining  - courses to up-skill

What you need to start changing career or get a new job

• CPD log

• CV/resume

• Portfolio

• Credible LinkedIn profile

Career Paths

• Arts & Communication

• Business Management & Technology

• Industrial & Engineering Technology

• Health Services

• Human Services

• Natural Resources Agriculture 

Career Clusters

Within these paths are broad groups of occupations and industries, known as Career Clusters:

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

• Business, Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Finance

• Government & Public Administration

• Health Science

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Services

• Information Technology

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

• Manufacturing

• Marketing, Sales & Service

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

How to Upskill

• Ask for stretch opportunities at work. ...

• Stay plugged in. ...

• Join an industry or professional association. ...

• Relevant courses outside of the workplace. ...

• Learn at work. ...

• Career mapping. ...

• Employer supported external study.

You can also listen on your preferred platform too:

https://likeclicksharepodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/how-to-boost-your-skills-and-change-career

How to reach us and any questions, comments or if would you like to appear on a future episode:

Email: darren@ducodigital.com; gemma@ducodigital.com

LinkedIn: Gemma Walton

LinkedIn: Darren Winter

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