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SPRING CLEAN YOUR SKILLS
For most London workers, the phrase ‘a job for life’ has been left firmly in the past.
In fact, the average worker will change jobs seven times in his/her career. In today’s business
world, the ability to change is essential for survival. Advances in technology, diversification
of companies, new markets and products, or just natural business evolution, can all impact
upon our careers. 8.1.
Anyone who doubts this should be aware that the proportion of unskilled and semi-skilled
jobs is decreasing and that this trend is set to continue. At the same time, the whole concept
of short-term work contracts - and the lack of security that accompanies these - is becoming
more of a reality, which is why it’s important that you not only learn new skills, but that you
work towards accreditation of them as continuing proof of your ability.
8.2. Instead, carefully consider the skills you might need to do your present job
better and to give you an advantage when you go in search of your next one. Job specific
skills can quickly date, so a solid grounding in key skills - and the ability to update these -
will give you a head start.
Whilst changes in the workplace can seem daunting, you should try to look at them
as an opportunity to inject some variety and choice into your working life.
In fact, beyond the workplace, individual motivation to learn is already on the increase.
According to the London Skills Forecasting Unit, three quarters of all courses were chosen
for current job enhancement, promotion, or career change and only 25% of them were chosen
for hobbies or leisure interest. 8.3. The good news is that you don’t necessarily have to,
because learning is no longer confined to traditional methods.
If you’re not keen on the idea of regular, structured evening courses, then computer-based
programmes may be ideal. Or you can choose to work from books, Open University modules,
networking, or life coaching. 8.4.
However you may decide to set about it, once you’ve decided to brush up your skills, it’s
worth seeking advice to ensure that you’re heading in the right direction and it would pay you
to contact a careers advisor or local careers company.
abridged from Sarah Edghill, www.londoncareers.net/training/advice
A. If you feel you need to brush up your abilities, it’s vital that you don’t just jump
onto the next new fad.
B. Their job adverts are a great way of finding out what qualifications and skills
are required in your area of work.
C. Even holding positions of responsibility in local clubs or voluntary activities and
social events can help you to gain key skills whilst improving your social life and your
network.
D. So, if you don’t want to get left behind, you need to update your knowledge and skills.
E. However, those of us who left classrooms behind years ago may be apprehensive
at the idea of going back there.
PRZENIEŚ ROZWIĄZANIE NA KARTĘ ODPOWIEDZI!
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Official key: gapped text, 'Spring Clean Your Skills'. 8.1 D, 8.2 A, 8.3 E, 8.4 C. (Unused: B.)
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