Staying Marketable

The evidence of globalization is traceable to the consistent shift in market demands. The changes around the world has left its undeniable impact. In fact, most people that embraced certain career options have suddenly realized that the skills developed at that time have lost current relevance as the times we live in have been overtaken by overwhelming trends in information technology. Staying

marketable is far beyond acquiring skills and competencies needed in your area of specialty, it entails constant update and reinvention of those skills. You need to understand the various roles your growing experience, critical thinking abilities and interpersonal skills can play in different markets and contexts (Transferable Skills). Therefore, the most important skill that will keep you marketable is the ability to ask yourself very key questions as the world changes rapidly. It is important that you find out how relevant your skills will be as you anticipate the direction the world will go in the near future. Staying marketable requires that you develop a discontent for mediocrity and complacency; develop a hunger that will propel you towards challenging yourself by investing in personal development. This attitude keeps you on your toes and ignites an inner checkmate that ensures you remain relevant in a fast-changing world.