Why now is the best time to invest in tech skills

This blog post was written in April 2020.

If you’re reading this blog, then good for you! You’re one step closer to improving your digital skills. While the pandemic has forced us all to adjust to new ways of life, technology has allowed us to stay connected and informed better than ever. Here’s why you should invest in tech skills now.

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We can get the news at our fingertips, literally see our friends and family when we talk to them and collaborate across the world – all due to technology.

That is why now is the best time to invest in tech skills. The pandemic has forced many of us to learn new tools and workflows in order to get things done. Staying on top of learning how to Zoom and Facetime isn’t just good for your social life. It can also help your career.

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Knowing the latest social platforms and digital tools can be helpful for many professions. Now, employers may even look for people who are adaptable, quick to learn new tools and can work remotely. So take this time, while we’re all being forced to adjust, to figure out things you either didn’t need to know before or didn’t have the time to learn before.

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Some of us will come out of this pandemic with skills we perhaps never thought we’d acquire. And they are skills we can carry into our careers and work going forward.

Invest in tech skills now!