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Marcello
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How can I stay adaptable and continuously improve my skills in a world where technology and job markets are changing so quickly ?
It’s something that feels super important, especially with how fast AI, automation, and remote work are shifting the professional landscape.
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Karin P.
Lecturer, Academic Advisor, Career Coach, Mentor
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Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Marcello,
I would recommend to take up any opportunity for additional training especially if it's paid for by your employer. Also, always keep an eye on the job market even if you are not looking. Look for the kind of jobs someone with your training should be qualified for and check what skills employers expect for those positions. The last couple of years e.g., AI crept into just about every job description. Talk to your friends and colleagues about changes they have experienced. If you are working with particular equipment, follow the manufacturers and their updates.
I hope this helps! All the best!
KP
I would recommend to take up any opportunity for additional training especially if it's paid for by your employer. Also, always keep an eye on the job market even if you are not looking. Look for the kind of jobs someone with your training should be qualified for and check what skills employers expect for those positions. The last couple of years e.g., AI crept into just about every job description. Talk to your friends and colleagues about changes they have experienced. If you are working with particular equipment, follow the manufacturers and their updates.
I hope this helps! All the best!
KP
Suman Kumar Mandal
Talent Acquisition
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Suman Kumar’s Answer
Hey Marcello,
Honestly, just asking this question shows you’re already thinking in the right direction.
I stay connected to people through LinkedIn, podcasts or group chats. Conversations with others often gives me insights that I wouldn’t have found on my own. And another thing that’s helped me stay adaptable is that I try to stay curious for not just about my field but also about what’s happening around it too like AI or new tools released or upcoming tech etc.
And finally, I remind myself that adaptability isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about being willing to learn, pivot and to grow!!!!!!
Best of Luck!
Honestly, just asking this question shows you’re already thinking in the right direction.
I stay connected to people through LinkedIn, podcasts or group chats. Conversations with others often gives me insights that I wouldn’t have found on my own. And another thing that’s helped me stay adaptable is that I try to stay curious for not just about my field but also about what’s happening around it too like AI or new tools released or upcoming tech etc.
And finally, I remind myself that adaptability isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about being willing to learn, pivot and to grow!!!!!!
Best of Luck!
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PwC’s Answer
- Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t know something. New invention happens every day… no one knows everything. Seek out understanding of those areas you aren’t familiar!
- Get used to being a little outside your comfort zone. Don’t let what you don’t know discourage you from being curious and moving forward.
- Read read read and/or listen to podcasts on a lot of different topics - even when you may have a different point of view. Listen and read to broaden your knowledge and to broaden your thinking. Be curious.
- Get used to being a little outside your comfort zone. Don’t let what you don’t know discourage you from being curious and moving forward.
- Read read read and/or listen to podcasts on a lot of different topics - even when you may have a different point of view. Listen and read to broaden your knowledge and to broaden your thinking. Be curious.
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PwC’s Answer
- Adopt a mindset for lifelong learning. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and upskill yourself to keep pace with the changes. Talk to your coach or mentor about how you should prioritize and focus your learning.
- Accepting that change can be good. Recognizing where you are wasting time. We all have the same 24 hours. Stop and think about how you can redirect your time to focus more on paths that lead to learning and developing. Read. Immerse yourself in news around the world. Discuss with others while having an open mind and being able to listen to others thoughts and opinions. Teach.
- Accepting that change can be good. Recognizing where you are wasting time. We all have the same 24 hours. Stop and think about how you can redirect your time to focus more on paths that lead to learning and developing. Read. Immerse yourself in news around the world. Discuss with others while having an open mind and being able to listen to others thoughts and opinions. Teach.
Andres Galindez
system engineer
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Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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Andres’s Answer
Hi Marcello, focus on one technology at a time and become an expert. If you stray, you'll just procrastinate and never get any further. Take one step at a time and you'll learn a lot.
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PwC’s Answer
Here’s a practical framework to stay adaptable and keep improving as technology and job markets evolve.
Core principles
- Adopt a growth mindset: see challenges as opportunities to learn, not as threats.
- Build a learning engine: create a repeatable, low-friction system for upskilling.
- Focus on transferable skills: communication, problem solving, collaboration, learning how to learn, and adaptability often outlast specific tools.
- Balance depth and breadth: be “T-shaped”—deep in a few areas, broad in many relevant ones.
- Learn by doing: real projects, not just courses, cement skills and demonstrate value.
Step-by-step plan
1) Do a skills and signals audit
- List current skills and capabilities; identify 3–5 domains you want to be strong in over the next 1–2 years.
- Scan the job market for roles you care about: what skills keep appearing in job postings? Which tools, languages, methods are trending?
- Note your gaps between where you are and where you want to be.
2) Define a concrete learning plan
- Pick 2 domains (one near-term, one longer-term) and 3–5 high-value skills to develop.
- Create a 90-day plan for each domain with SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
- Choose learning formats: a mix of micro-courses, hands-on projects, and real-world practice.
3) Build a sustainable learning routine
- Block regular time for learning (e.g., 30–60 minutes on weekdays, a longer session on weekends).
- Use deliberate practice: break skills into sub-skills, practice with feedback, push just beyond your comfort zone, review what you did wrong and adjust.
- Use spaced repetition and microlearning: short, repeated reviews help retention.
- Maintain a learning journal or notes system to capture what you learned, questions, and next steps.
4) Learn by building and applying
- Start 1–2 side projects or contribute to open source/volunteer work in your target domains.
- Create a portable portfolio: code samples, case studies, dashboards, design artifacts, or documented experiments.
- Seek frequent feedback: code reviews, design critiques, peer feedback, or mentor sessions.
5) Leverage networks and signaling
- Share what you’re learning: write brief summaries, give short talks, publish a portfolio piece, or teach a concept to a peer.
- Build a learning community: join or form study groups, hackathons, or mastermind circles.
- Build a mentor and mentee loop: get guidance and, later, mentor others to reinforce your own learning.
6) Stay on top of trends without chasing every hype
- Do horizon scanning: subscribe to a handful of reputable newsletters, follow key thought leaders, and set quarterly reviews of market signals.
- Map trends to skills: for each trend, decide what skills you would need to master to participate meaningfully.
- Prioritize high-leverage shifts: focus on skills that unlock multiple opportunities or roles.
7) Use a personal learning system
- Have a living skills map: a visual or documented map of your domains, skills, milestones, and evidence of growth.
- Maintain a learning budget: allocate time and, if possible, a small financial budget for courses, books, or tools.
- Periodically recalibrate: every 6–12 weeks, review what’s working, what’s not, and adjust goals.
Practical tactics and habits
- 15–20 minute daily drills: use microlearning to learn vocab, APIs, formulas, or small techniques.
- Weekly deep dives: 1–2 hours for a project, a real challenge, or a hands-on course module.
- 2–4 week sprints: pick a concrete project goal (e.g., build a dashboard, complete a course and deploy a sample app).
- Build a “learning portfolio” you can show employers: a GitHub repo, a portfolio site, blog posts, or documented projects.
- Practice AI-enhanced learning: use AI to summarize articles, draft project plans, write code snippets, or generate practice problems; but verify with your own thinking and results.
- Develop soft skills in tandem: practice clear writing, present findings to non
Core principles
- Adopt a growth mindset: see challenges as opportunities to learn, not as threats.
- Build a learning engine: create a repeatable, low-friction system for upskilling.
- Focus on transferable skills: communication, problem solving, collaboration, learning how to learn, and adaptability often outlast specific tools.
- Balance depth and breadth: be “T-shaped”—deep in a few areas, broad in many relevant ones.
- Learn by doing: real projects, not just courses, cement skills and demonstrate value.
Step-by-step plan
1) Do a skills and signals audit
- List current skills and capabilities; identify 3–5 domains you want to be strong in over the next 1–2 years.
- Scan the job market for roles you care about: what skills keep appearing in job postings? Which tools, languages, methods are trending?
- Note your gaps between where you are and where you want to be.
2) Define a concrete learning plan
- Pick 2 domains (one near-term, one longer-term) and 3–5 high-value skills to develop.
- Create a 90-day plan for each domain with SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
- Choose learning formats: a mix of micro-courses, hands-on projects, and real-world practice.
3) Build a sustainable learning routine
- Block regular time for learning (e.g., 30–60 minutes on weekdays, a longer session on weekends).
- Use deliberate practice: break skills into sub-skills, practice with feedback, push just beyond your comfort zone, review what you did wrong and adjust.
- Use spaced repetition and microlearning: short, repeated reviews help retention.
- Maintain a learning journal or notes system to capture what you learned, questions, and next steps.
4) Learn by building and applying
- Start 1–2 side projects or contribute to open source/volunteer work in your target domains.
- Create a portable portfolio: code samples, case studies, dashboards, design artifacts, or documented experiments.
- Seek frequent feedback: code reviews, design critiques, peer feedback, or mentor sessions.
5) Leverage networks and signaling
- Share what you’re learning: write brief summaries, give short talks, publish a portfolio piece, or teach a concept to a peer.
- Build a learning community: join or form study groups, hackathons, or mastermind circles.
- Build a mentor and mentee loop: get guidance and, later, mentor others to reinforce your own learning.
6) Stay on top of trends without chasing every hype
- Do horizon scanning: subscribe to a handful of reputable newsletters, follow key thought leaders, and set quarterly reviews of market signals.
- Map trends to skills: for each trend, decide what skills you would need to master to participate meaningfully.
- Prioritize high-leverage shifts: focus on skills that unlock multiple opportunities or roles.
7) Use a personal learning system
- Have a living skills map: a visual or documented map of your domains, skills, milestones, and evidence of growth.
- Maintain a learning budget: allocate time and, if possible, a small financial budget for courses, books, or tools.
- Periodically recalibrate: every 6–12 weeks, review what’s working, what’s not, and adjust goals.
Practical tactics and habits
- 15–20 minute daily drills: use microlearning to learn vocab, APIs, formulas, or small techniques.
- Weekly deep dives: 1–2 hours for a project, a real challenge, or a hands-on course module.
- 2–4 week sprints: pick a concrete project goal (e.g., build a dashboard, complete a course and deploy a sample app).
- Build a “learning portfolio” you can show employers: a GitHub repo, a portfolio site, blog posts, or documented projects.
- Practice AI-enhanced learning: use AI to summarize articles, draft project plans, write code snippets, or generate practice problems; but verify with your own thinking and results.
- Develop soft skills in tandem: practice clear writing, present findings to non
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PwC’s Answer
- Always stay curious, listen to learn, and challenge yourself and others to do things differently and better all the time.
- Get comfortable with ambiguity. It’s okay not to know everything. Engage learning (podcasts, news, talking to students, etc.) freely. Get comfortable asking stronger questions instead of knowing the answers.
- Adopt a curiosity mindset. Lead with questions.
Be willing to understand and to learn. So find podcasts, courses, etc to continously evolve and learn.
- Ask questions….be a voracious reader….and try some new technologies including AI
- Get comfortable with ambiguity. It’s okay not to know everything. Engage learning (podcasts, news, talking to students, etc.) freely. Get comfortable asking stronger questions instead of knowing the answers.
- Adopt a curiosity mindset. Lead with questions.
Be willing to understand and to learn. So find podcasts, courses, etc to continously evolve and learn.
- Ask questions….be a voracious reader….and try some new technologies including AI
Chris Lenart
Network Architecture
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Ashburn, Virginia
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Chris’s Answer
Hi Marcello. I'm glad to see you recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit. You're certainly correct that technology changes quickly and it's a good idea to keep up.
If you work for a large company, especially a tech company, see if there is any available training internally. Or, possibly having the company pay for training with another firm. Conferences also provide updates and insight into new technologies and sometimes examples on how a technology is used.
Look online for companies that provide training in a certain area. For AI specifically, there are going to be many companies that provide training, including preparation for certifications which will be very useful for future job searches. Check local universities as well. Lots of them have continuing education departments that offer courses and may be cheaper than a company offering a bootcamp.
Unfortunately usually courses can be expensive, both money and time. If you have the motivation it's possible to find content online on sites like YouTube or websites like Medium. If you find a quality YouTube channel you can watch several videos to get a grasp on new topics and tech, or a website may have interesting step-by-step guides to get you started. These can give you inspiration to continue searching online for other videos and articles that can teach you a topic, and you can study and practice with them. For example, I taught myself Python mostly with YouTube videos. I'd find a topic that interests me and see how someone created the code or solved a problem. With those videos I could also see the "tools" I needed to practice on my own and try it myself, such as how to set up my computer to run Python code.
The most important thing, no matter which path you choose (certifications, online videos, etc.) is to be persistent and consistent. Even if you practice a little bit at a time, if you keep doing it you'll eventually gain the knowledge and skills to be an expert and to apply those skills to real life and at work.
Look inside your company (this job or the next) to see if they offer training for any topics you're interested in
Look for companies or conferences that offer training or discussions in interested topics
Look online for quality instructional articles, blogs and videos to provide background to get started and inspiration on projects to learn
Keep at it! Even if it's little bits at a time. Something is better than nothing.
If you work for a large company, especially a tech company, see if there is any available training internally. Or, possibly having the company pay for training with another firm. Conferences also provide updates and insight into new technologies and sometimes examples on how a technology is used.
Look online for companies that provide training in a certain area. For AI specifically, there are going to be many companies that provide training, including preparation for certifications which will be very useful for future job searches. Check local universities as well. Lots of them have continuing education departments that offer courses and may be cheaper than a company offering a bootcamp.
Unfortunately usually courses can be expensive, both money and time. If you have the motivation it's possible to find content online on sites like YouTube or websites like Medium. If you find a quality YouTube channel you can watch several videos to get a grasp on new topics and tech, or a website may have interesting step-by-step guides to get you started. These can give you inspiration to continue searching online for other videos and articles that can teach you a topic, and you can study and practice with them. For example, I taught myself Python mostly with YouTube videos. I'd find a topic that interests me and see how someone created the code or solved a problem. With those videos I could also see the "tools" I needed to practice on my own and try it myself, such as how to set up my computer to run Python code.
The most important thing, no matter which path you choose (certifications, online videos, etc.) is to be persistent and consistent. Even if you practice a little bit at a time, if you keep doing it you'll eventually gain the knowledge and skills to be an expert and to apply those skills to real life and at work.
Chris recommends the following next steps:
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PwC’s Answer
- Lifelong learning is essential in maintaining adaptability. Continuous upskilling is a great way to improve skills and continue to evolve within a changing job landscape. Employing AI resources as well as online trainings can be a great way to continue to grow technical skills. Additionally, continuing to stay up to date and research the latest advancements in your field can help give you an idea of which areas you should focus on in terms of improving your technical skill set.
- Learning new technology, new concepts or new ideas are never ending process, so always be adaptable to learn new things in job or outside of job. Today's learning is Tomorrow's success.
- Lean into the topics that engage you the most but rethink all of your assumptions about how they can/should be done in light of the latest technology.
- Lean in to the discomfort of not knowing something and not being an expert on your first try. Once you work on that, let curiosity lead the way.
- Learning new technology, new concepts or new ideas are never ending process, so always be adaptable to learn new things in job or outside of job. Today's learning is Tomorrow's success.
- Lean into the topics that engage you the most but rethink all of your assumptions about how they can/should be done in light of the latest technology.
- Lean in to the discomfort of not knowing something and not being an expert on your first try. Once you work on that, let curiosity lead the way.
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PwC’s Answer
1. Microlearning Discipline
Daily: 15 min on company platform, 15 min on Coursera/LinkedIn.
Weekly: AWS Skill Builder or Microsoft Learn.
Track progress in a simple journal or Notion board.
2. Curated Learning Roadmap
Focus yearly on 2–3 skills:
AI literacy & prompt engineering
Data storytelling
Cloud automation
Q1–Q2: Learn → Q3: Apply → Q4: Share outcomes.
3. Learn by Doing
Run small accelerators or hackathons quarterly.
Use AWS/Azure sandboxes for quick experiments.
Document reusable solutions (scripts, dashboards, templates).
4. Certifications & Credentials
Target stackable certs (e.g., AWS Architect, Azure Data Engineer, Coursera AI).
Aim for one certification every 6 months and share key learnings.
5. Mentorship Loops
Find mentors in emerging tech; mentor juniors in return.
Create monthly peer-learning circles or reverse mentoring sessions.
Daily: 15 min on company platform, 15 min on Coursera/LinkedIn.
Weekly: AWS Skill Builder or Microsoft Learn.
Track progress in a simple journal or Notion board.
2. Curated Learning Roadmap
Focus yearly on 2–3 skills:
AI literacy & prompt engineering
Data storytelling
Cloud automation
Q1–Q2: Learn → Q3: Apply → Q4: Share outcomes.
3. Learn by Doing
Run small accelerators or hackathons quarterly.
Use AWS/Azure sandboxes for quick experiments.
Document reusable solutions (scripts, dashboards, templates).
4. Certifications & Credentials
Target stackable certs (e.g., AWS Architect, Azure Data Engineer, Coursera AI).
Aim for one certification every 6 months and share key learnings.
5. Mentorship Loops
Find mentors in emerging tech; mentor juniors in return.
Create monthly peer-learning circles or reverse mentoring sessions.
PwC Impact
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Orlando, Florida
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PwC’s Answer
- Have an open mindset, be curious and flexible. You may start learning one thing that leads to another and then another! Lifelong learning is a journey and not a final destination.
- Find an area you are interested in for both your career and outside your career and look to read articles or seek out news on these items weekly.
- Encourage all team members to learn new skills by creating use cases that the team can try in trainings and share with each other.
- By being flexible and keen to learn. Not afraid of change and ready to accept challenges, thinking out of the box and taking that leap, without the fear of failure. If you don't succeed at first, at least you have added to your learning and then you can evaluate your own strengths and start to explore that area and your potential. Adopt the new technologies to stay abreast, take baby steps and slowly you can become an expert.
- Find an area you are interested in for both your career and outside your career and look to read articles or seek out news on these items weekly.
- Encourage all team members to learn new skills by creating use cases that the team can try in trainings and share with each other.
- By being flexible and keen to learn. Not afraid of change and ready to accept challenges, thinking out of the box and taking that leap, without the fear of failure. If you don't succeed at first, at least you have added to your learning and then you can evaluate your own strengths and start to explore that area and your potential. Adopt the new technologies to stay abreast, take baby steps and slowly you can become an expert.
Jacob Smith
Account Executive
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Farmington, Utah
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Jacob’s Answer
Great job for asking the right questions! It shows you're thinking ahead.
1. Follow companies and influencers in your field on social media. Look for those who are also learning and growing. Share your experiences, connect with similar people or groups, and ask questions in the comments. Seek advice when needed.
2. Find a mentor to guide you. Learn from their experiences and how they have improved their skills. Mentors can make your learning journey easier. Many professionals are eager to share their knowledge.
3. Use online training platforms to learn new skills at your own pace. These platforms offer flexible training and coaching options.
Keep up the good work and good luck!
1. Follow companies and influencers in your field on social media. Look for those who are also learning and growing. Share your experiences, connect with similar people or groups, and ask questions in the comments. Seek advice when needed.
2. Find a mentor to guide you. Learn from their experiences and how they have improved their skills. Mentors can make your learning journey easier. Many professionals are eager to share their knowledge.
3. Use online training platforms to learn new skills at your own pace. These platforms offer flexible training and coaching options.
Keep up the good work and good luck!
PwC Impact
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Orlando, Florida
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PwC’s Answer
- I stay adaptable by committing to lifelong learning—regularly updating my skills through courses, real-world practice, and staying informed about industry trends so I can grow with change instead of falling behind it.
for example, the evolution speed of AI is so fast that it is nearly impossible to catch up to new apps all the time. But master a few where you can use to leverage in workplace is a better solution and could be more helpful for non-technician to understand the logics behind technology.
- Have an open mindset, be curious and flexible. You may start learning one thing that leads to another and then another! Lifelong learning is a journey and not a final destination.
- By having the right attitude to learning about new advancements in every sphere of life . You need to be inquisitive at all times and have the willingness to unlearn the old and learn the new
for example, the evolution speed of AI is so fast that it is nearly impossible to catch up to new apps all the time. But master a few where you can use to leverage in workplace is a better solution and could be more helpful for non-technician to understand the logics behind technology.
- Have an open mindset, be curious and flexible. You may start learning one thing that leads to another and then another! Lifelong learning is a journey and not a final destination.
- By having the right attitude to learning about new advancements in every sphere of life . You need to be inquisitive at all times and have the willingness to unlearn the old and learn the new
Laura Flessner
Senior Content Quality Architect
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Austin, Texas
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Laura’s Answer
Excellent job thinking proactively to keep pace with the rapidly changing tech space! Here are some tips I haven't seen mentioned yet:
- If you're with a company, research if they provide any professional development stipend you could use towards training and/or conferences. Sometimes working towards a specific certification, for example AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer, can help justify this.
- Also consider reaching out to people within your company at the same organizational level as you but in a different sector. This is more of a knowledge share approach vs. a formal mentorship. For example, if you're an ML engineer, you might reach out to someone in marketing to understand how they communicate ML offerings and what client's needs are. This promotes diversity of thought as you see each others fields through a different lens and may lead to a collaborative project! This could even go as deep as cross-training to diversify your skill set and make you a more cross-functional asset to your team and company.
- Another way to stay aware of the latest releases and tech advancements is to track the vendor's RSS feed via Slack or some other reader. You could also set up a google alert for specific topics.
- If you're interested in moving into a leadership role eventually, skip-level meetings are super valuable to understand high-level strategic vision, obstacles, and opportunities you could potentially contribute to. This also puts you on upper management's radar as going above and beyond.
- If you're with a company, research if they provide any professional development stipend you could use towards training and/or conferences. Sometimes working towards a specific certification, for example AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer, can help justify this.
- Also consider reaching out to people within your company at the same organizational level as you but in a different sector. This is more of a knowledge share approach vs. a formal mentorship. For example, if you're an ML engineer, you might reach out to someone in marketing to understand how they communicate ML offerings and what client's needs are. This promotes diversity of thought as you see each others fields through a different lens and may lead to a collaborative project! This could even go as deep as cross-training to diversify your skill set and make you a more cross-functional asset to your team and company.
- Another way to stay aware of the latest releases and tech advancements is to track the vendor's RSS feed via Slack or some other reader. You could also set up a google alert for specific topics.
- If you're interested in moving into a leadership role eventually, skip-level meetings are super valuable to understand high-level strategic vision, obstacles, and opportunities you could potentially contribute to. This also puts you on upper management's radar as going above and beyond.
PwC Impact
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PwC’s Answer
- You never know where the certain paths will take you. By being a life-long learner, both in life and work, you open a world of opportunities for your future. I now work in an industry that didn't exist when I graduated from college. But being open to learning new skills has lead me to an amazing and fulfilling career. Never stop learning!
- When I came to PwC, I came from a bank that was behind in technology. Since coming to PwC, I have learned how Alteryx and Power Automate can save time and analyze data faster than anything the bank had. I learned what these programs do and how to work in them. Everyday I learn how to use them better.
- To embrace lifelong learning, being open to new tools and understanding how emerging technologies impact my field. (Stay informed, attend workshops, take courses, etc).
- When I came to PwC, I came from a bank that was behind in technology. Since coming to PwC, I have learned how Alteryx and Power Automate can save time and analyze data faster than anything the bank had. I learned what these programs do and how to work in them. Everyday I learn how to use them better.
- To embrace lifelong learning, being open to new tools and understanding how emerging technologies impact my field. (Stay informed, attend workshops, take courses, etc).
PwC Impact
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Orlando, Florida
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PwC’s Answer
- To stay adaptable and continuously improve in a rapidly changing world, cultivate a growth mindset and commit to lifelong learning—both technical and interpersonal skills. Stay curious about new technologies, build a diverse network, and seek regular feedback and mentorship. Practice resilience by embracing change and viewing challenges as opportunities to grow, while regularly reflecting on your goals. This combination of mindset, learning habits, and strong human skills will help you navigate and thrive in any evolving career landscape.
- To embrace lifelong learning, being open to new tools and understanding how emerging technologies impact my field. (Stay informed, attend workshops, take courses, etc).
- Stay up to date on the newest technology news and talk to your colleagues and leaders you respect to find out where they are learning more. Learning to love and embrace change is such an asset in an ever-evolving world.
- To embrace lifelong learning, being open to new tools and understanding how emerging technologies impact my field. (Stay informed, attend workshops, take courses, etc).
- Stay up to date on the newest technology news and talk to your colleagues and leaders you respect to find out where they are learning more. Learning to love and embrace change is such an asset in an ever-evolving world.
Liane Van Liere
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Liane’s Answer
Learn as much as you can and become an expert in your field! Listen to podcasts and subscribe to newsletters in your industry to stay up to date. Network as much as you can - every job that I have gotten has been through a referral. And don't be afraid to make your accomplishments known!
Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
Software Engineer and Career Mentor
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Ethiopia
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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer
In today's fast-paced world, where technology and AI are changing how we work, being adaptable is crucial. To stay on top, keep learning and pay attention to important trends. Focus on solving problems you love, as this keeps you flexible when your job or industry changes. Develop both technical and people skills to become well-rounded.
Learning by doing is important. Start small projects, try out new tools, and share what you learn. Join communities that push and inspire you to grow. Don't stick to just one job—explore different ways to earn money. Work on side projects, try freelancing, and don't rely on just one income source. The more you try new things and learn, the more ready you'll be for any changes that come your way.
Learning by doing is important. Start small projects, try out new tools, and share what you learn. Join communities that push and inspire you to grow. Don't stick to just one job—explore different ways to earn money. Work on side projects, try freelancing, and don't rely on just one income source. The more you try new things and learn, the more ready you'll be for any changes that come your way.
Charles Quinn
Unemployed
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Buffalo, SC
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Charles’s Answer
Study and Google search.
Dagmar Mayor
Tester
1
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Baltimore, Maryland
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Dagmar’s Answer
Always be open to change and view it as a chance to grow, not something to fear. Stay curious and keep learning throughout your life. Never stop learning! If needed, take refresher courses to keep your skills up to date and learn new ones related to your interests. Follow industry blogs, podcasts, or newsletters to stay informed about current trends. Stay connected and join professional groups. Good luck!