Whatever your chosen field or level of training, it is crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, trends and discoveries in your line of work. Here is how you can ensure you are always current within your field.
Pair up with a work buddy
Experience is truly the best teacher. If you don’t have enough of your own, why not piggyback on someone else’s experience to help you learn? Find a mentor or work buddy in your chosen industry. You can share ideas, ask questions about new developments in your industry and open a dialogue about valuable lessons each of you have learned while on the job. Ask your work buddy to provide feedback on any big projects you have completed, and serve as a sounding board for them as well. The partnership will help both of you stay updated and knowledgeable about all recent happenings in your field.
Pursue further education
Education in any subject is a lifelong pursuit. Broadening your knowledge in your field will help you improve your skills and advance your career. You can accomplish this by signing up for an online or in-person course, or reading a new book that covers topics in your field.
You can also tap into the powerful reach of social media by following accounts of experts in your field on platforms like Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You will likely pick up a tremendous amount of insight and helpful tips for your line of work. You can also tune into one of the many podcasts on almost every line of work to stay up-to-date in your industry.
Attend networking events
Meeting with other professionals in your field will help you stay connected and aware of every new development. You can seek out networking events on your own or ask your employer to send you to events on behalf of the company. At the actual events, work on forging relationships with other experts in your line of work.
Utilize Google Alerts
Take advantage of Google Alerts to stay current in your field. You can do this by signing up to be notified when specific keywords are trending on the Google search engine. This will negate the need for you to constantly seek out industry news; instead, the news will be delivered directly to you.
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