Introduction to Skills
In todays world people always say "you should invest in yourself" and you may wonder well what does this mean. Investing in yourself might mean developing your knowledge and increasing your personal skillset. On this page I have discovered the most useful books, websites, and useful skills to learn in order to create the life you want.
Educating yourself
There is a saying that goes knowledge is power, this is because it gives you the ability like reasoning and problem solving. It is important to continually educate yourself to broaden your capabilites, increase career opportunities, make more informed decisions, will allow you to uphold meaningful conversations and the knowledge you gain will be with you forever.
Earn with your mind, not with your time
Working hard is a great skill to develop, but if your trying to achieve a high income working more hours or picking up a second job is'nt always the best solution. Developing high income skills by teaching yourself or attending university will allow you to earn more for for the same hours worked. Sometimes learning new skills can be challenging when you may already have a full time job but there are alternatives such as online courses, youtube videos, websites and part time university.
Useful careers for the future
In todays world artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology is becoming more advanced which is slowly phasing out tasks that could otherwise be replaced by machinery. Some useful careers that will be beneficial for the future could inlcude software developers, enegineers, scientists, data analysts, information systems, healthcare professionals, business professionals, constuction workers, and creative careers. It is really important to consider what industires and job positions might be replaced by artificial intelligence in order to be needed in the job marketplace.
Resources for career knowledge in New Zealand
If you are wanting to understand more about different career paths using careers.govt.nz has some useful information about careers in New Zealand which can provide you with specific guidance.
High income skills needed for 21st centry
It is important to build skills that are useful in society that can help you provide more value which will in turn help you to earn more money. Although it can be highly beneficial going to university to gain a degree there are a number of high income skills that could drastically increase what you earn. Just to name a few examples I have indcluded some skills and career fields below:
- Specialising in high earning jobs
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Sciences
- Sales and Consulting
- Coding/Software Development
- Web Development and Web Design
- Accounting and Finance
- Copywriting and Marketing
Benefical interpersonal skills
It is highly beneficial to develop your interpersonal skills so you can work effectively within the workplace. Some interpersonal skills that employers value could include:
- Effective commuication
- Working well in teams and in cooperative environments
- Using your intiative
- Active listnening
- Emotional intelligence
- Showing diligence
- Demonstrating responsibility
- flexibile and positive attitude
Websites for Jobs in New Zealand
There are a number of websits and recruitment agencies that can help you find a new job. Below I have listed some websites where you can start looking for jobs right away!