In Nigeria today, thousands of Graduates are produced on a yearly basis, but there are no job opportunities for them. This shows that we're at the mercy of our Skills.
Unemployment contributes to high rate of crime, Skill reduces it.
As a graduate and waiting for employment, learning a New Skill is a great way to position yourself as a strong candidate for job openings. Employers of labour are really interested in people who have what it takes to add value to their organization, they would not want to employ someone who will be a liability to the organization.
The purpose of this post is to guide you on choosing a Lucrative Skill to learn this year that will be able to generate great income to you and also keep you at a safer side of being hired.
Those Lucrative Skills are:
1. Microsoft Excel
Excel is a Spreadsheet Application that helps it user to keep record, manage formulas and also analyze data using a worksheet.
It could be used for Financial Record, Name Record, Sales Record etc
Excel skill is capable of putting food on ones table.
Early 2021, I had a job as a Data Analyst in a Private Firm. I never studied Computer in the University, they hired me because I was able to convince them that I had the required skill to deliver.
There are so many free online training on Excel, all you have to do is to concentrate and learn.
2. Copywriting
This can simply be defined as the use of words to sell. It has to do with the form writings with the sole aim of generating Sales. The purpose of any business is to generate Sales, have you seen why Copywriters will always be needed?
Get into this niche now that people are yet to discover.
3. Project Management
It is so profitable if one is going for a Leadership Role. Project Management Skill helps one to better manage all areas of a Project, keeping everyone organized and motivated for the task ahead.
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| A Project Manager Working on Projects |
4. Graphic Design
This skill is useful for creating logos, banners and other images for websites and social Media Contents. The skill is valued by employers of labour as it helps to curtail unnecessary expenditures.
There are a lot of online classes on this of which some are free.
I know what is in your mind right now, you don't have a Laptop for that. You have no problem, your Smartphone can be used to design great graphics. I make use of my phone to design whatever I want to. Go to YouTube and search for "how to design graphics with a Smartphone". You'll be helped.
5. Microsoft Word
It is used for typing of Information into the Computer. Majority of bosses expect applicants to be conversant with Microsoft Word as we're in a digital world. You can place yourself in a more advantaged position by acquiring this skill. It will definitely help.
6. Human Resource Management
This will really help if you have interest in entrepreneurial positions. If you are a newbie, it will be advisable to get a beginner's course on this.
It doesn't matter what you read in the University, acquiring this skill makes you versatile.
7. Digital Marketing
Are you interested in Online Marketing? You really have to consider developing your Digital Marketing Skills.
Digital Marketing Skills has to do with Search Engine Optimization, Video Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Advertising etc.
The primary aim of every business is to sell, taking advantage of this skill will keep you at a very good side of getting hired.
8. Coding
This is a skill that is valued and profitable worldwide. People have failed to know that they can actually earn a living greatly using this skill.
Before now, it was only possible for PC owners. That's not the case now as you can start coding with your Smartphone.
Skills mentioned above can be acquired both online and offline.
YouTube keeps you at the safer side of acquiring them online, some are free while some are paid but affordable.
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