Career Tips: Every year, thousands of new graduates come out of colleges across the country to start their careers. However, they very soon realize that bookish knowledge is not enough to succeed in the professional environment. The level of competition in the job market has increased a lot. To make a place in it, it is necessary to keep upgrading skills. If you are going to work for the first time, then along with academics, i.e., college results, the test of skills also matters.

Just imagine, a fresher goes for a job interview. He is technically qualified, but he does not know how to introduce himself, lacks confidence in speaking, and is unaware of the ways of the workplace. This shows how big the gap is between the education received in college and real-world jobs. In such a situation, 're-skilling' acts as a bridge between success in education and employment. Understand from Neeraj Agarwal, CEO of RuralShores Skill Academy, what reskilling is and its benefits.

The employability gap is real but not permanent.
It is difficult to enter the world of work from college. Universities provide a lot of bookish knowledge, but they fall short in teaching students the skills required for the real world. These essential skills include communication, collaboration, workplace etiquette, and digital knowledge (digital fluency). New graduates may know business principles, but they may have trouble writing a professional email, managing time properly, or working in a team.

What does re-skilling mean?

Re-skilling does not mean that you have to go to school again or learn everything from scratch. It means adding real-world skills to the education you have already received. It teaches you how to think practically, how to solve problems instantly, and how to communicate effectively. The main skills that are often focused on in re-skilling programs include how to write emails, the use of digital tools like Excel and CRM, business communication, customer interaction, and time management.

There is a big change in job culture.

In the present times, employers are not just giving priority to good marks. Now companies are preferring candidates who have adaptability and professionalism. They are looking for people who can learn quickly, contribute to the team, and can consistently work well even under pressure. In many skill training programs, learners are made to face real-time challenges, such as resolving a conflict during teamwork or preparing a presentation in a short time.

Focus on soft skills in the first job.

In the candidate's first job, companies see how ready the candidate is to learn new things, how reliable he is, how much he can adapt to changing circumstances, and how positive his attitude is. Nowadays, many training centers not only teach technical things, but also focus on 'soft skills'. These include body language, interview preparation, dressing professionally, and speaking with confidence. These small things make a big difference in job interviews and routine office work.

Modular training will help you get a job quickly.

A very effective way of re-skilling is Purpose-Driven Modular Training. These are short-term training classes that focus on only one skill at a time. Instead of bothering students with long and generalized courses, these special classes give them an opportunity to learn gradually. Instead of teaching skills like communication, digital literacy, and client handling in a sequence, training can be adopted in a project-based model.

Become number 1 in the job by upgrading skills
According to a 2024 report by Wheebox, more than 78% of Indian companies believe that candidates who have undergone re-skilling or up-skilling training are more successful in jobs with a changing environment. Such candidates usually have better communication, punctuality and an attitude of accepting feedback. They adapt quickly to the company environment and need less help in the initial months. This benefits the company in terms of productivity.

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