Knowledge as we know it to be, is having information and skills garnered through either education and or experience. It is, in other words, how fluent a person is with a subject matter.
Have you observed that in modern times, non- degree holders are finding it extremely difficult to secure steady employment without a degree or some form of accredited certification?
In past decades especially in the 60s, 70s and 80s, most persons were not afforded the opportunity to gain tertiary education. The process of getting a job was mostly based on experience. This is not to say that experience isn’t very important within today’s labour force, it is. Candidates with much experience tend to get the job over less experienced candidates with a degree and it has been demonstrated by empirical research that having both is surely a plus.
As shared in a previous article, we continue to stress the importance of investing in oneself to become more marketable.
Knowledge as we know it to be, is having information and skills garnered through either education and or experience. It is, in other words, how fluent a person is with a subject matter.
When you observe how skilled Jamaican hustlers focus their energies on making money, which is not wrong, but do they plan on making money and being strategic in optimal earnings?
Whether you are aiming for an accounting position, a painter or a cleaner, knowledge and experience are required. One kernel of advice that West Indian parents are famous for sharing with their children, is the premise that if your desire is to be a garbage collector, be the best garbage collector you can be. Make the necessary investment in order to become the best in your field; that include earning a degree, maybe studying for your Masters or even learning a trade, acquiring marketable skill sets will not only develop you personally but also professionally.
Millennia believe that they can and deserve to make money overnight, but as they get older they will come to realization that life is hard and being successful is a journey.
Proven success strategies are dedication, sacrifice and investment. No matter the level or importance of the job, knowledge to carry out the job is imperative, employers not only demand that a job is complete, they require that a job is well done.
Being successful may mean making a lot of money but it is also being the best in what you do. Therefore, it is important to be wise and be knowledgeable about your given profession. Stating you are able to carry out a job and completing your duties are two different things; you must be able to prove yourself.
A JOB WELL DONE IS A JOB WORTH DOING!
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