Do you want to level-up your career? How are you investing in your own skills to advance your goals? Are you just taking suggestions from your boss about what to learn next, or do you have an actual plan?
At Algence, we think it’s critical for everyone to have their own upskilling plan, and we offer a variety of different roadmaps to help get you started. But why should you use a roadmap? Here are 5 key reasons.
- Stay Relevant: the tech industry is constantly changing. Economic cycles play out, customers change how they behave, new products hit the market everyday… By having an upskilling roadmap, you can identify the skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with these changes, ensuring that you remain relevant and competitive in your field. Don’t just let the market pass you by.
- Get a promotion or a better job: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you invest in your own skils, then you are much more likely to increase your value to companies. Better yet, keeping an upskilling plan gives you valuable ammunition with your manager to argue in favor of getting a raise.
- Future-Proof Your Career: AI, automation and outsourcing are coming for lots of white collar jobs. By proactively upskilling, you can actually ride the waves of technology disruption, instead of waiting passively for macroeconomic forces to upend your life.
- Increased Job Satisfaction: I personally find it incredibly painful to be bored at work. Once I have seen the same thing two or three times in a row, I’m starving for something new. Learning a new skill is a way to stay sharp and engaged while on the job, providing a sense of accomplishment as you acquire new competencies and overcome obstacles.
- Enhanced Earning Potential: Acquiring in-demand skills through upskilling can lead to higher earning potential. Many employers are willing to pay a premium for individuals with specialized expertise or certifications. By investing in your professional development, you can make a compelling argument for a raise. And if your boss decides not to give you one, you can more easily go find a new job that pays you better.
If you are the kind of person who wants to level-up your career, then you are probably investing your time, energy and money into learning a new skill. Using one of our skill roadmaps — or better yet, creating one of your own — empowers you to own your career.
