Greetings everyone,
In our fast and evolving world, it is very useful to know many reliable skills which could come in handy in the unforeseen future. These skills can be the difference in becoming either a high performing individual or being average in whatever environment you may find yourself.
My priority is to always stand out in whatever field I may find myself, so I strive to learn multiple skills to enhance my efficiency in carrying out any assigned tasks. Never should one hide under the shadow of a role you may be occupying to say acquisition of a certain skill isn't necessary. You might not know when it may prove useful.
First and foremost, effective communication is very paramount in all our endeavors. No matter the which field you might find yourself, communication is key for effective productivity and positive yield. This is a skill that can be acquired through training, developed and further polished through constant practice.
Participation in leadership seminars and public speaking events also helps. These gatherings gives participants the right amount of exposure to be able to gain confidence in their ability to convey constructive ideas on any given occasion. Fortunately for me, I have always found myself in debate clubs which have played an important role in helping to boost my confidence levels no matter my audience.
Personally, I regret not taking my French too seriously during my basic school days. i learnt French as a Subject for about 4 years in basic school without knowing how to construct meaning full statements in French. That is definitely one of my biggest regrets in school.
WIth my country Ghana being surrounded by multiple francophone countries, it would have surely opened up several international opportunities for me professionally. I know it is not too late to learn the language but it would have made things a lot easier for me now. Surely, French is a language I now take very seriously and gradually picking up as well.
Data manipulation is everything in today's world. This is why a computer software like Excel is being utilized in almost every industry around the world. Thus, one must make it a point to familiarize themself with an application like Excel so that they can make meaningful analysis on any given data.
Ever since I came to realize the computing power of excel and its abilities, I have made it a point to strive to gain much experience in its usage. I'm also taking some online courses governing data entry to help narrow my focus on the key features of excel and for certification purposes as well.
With basically everything done online these days, online direct to consumer (DTC) models are taking over the shopping business. Any up-and-coming businessperson should therefore learn basic online marketing skills. You don't have to be a full expert to do this.
Simply learn how to attract customers to your platforms through content creation and you will do just fine. There are already several social media outlets that can help to this effect, so it is not reliant on you programming background, although it helps.
These are some skills I believe will add value to anyone who makes a conscious effort to acquire them. Simply make an effort to acquire them.
Thank you for your attention.
