Some skills can be developed on the job through experience, while others will be inaccessible to you if you do not invest in continuing education to acquire or strengthen them!
What skills will you need to focus on to facilitate a return to work? MaFormation has taken into account the needs of companies and has selected for you 10 training courses that are game-changers for finding work, whatever the sector of activity you are targeting.
1. Training to improve your office skills
Many of us have grown up with the advent of the Internet and the rise of social media, which can give us the false impression that new technologies are familiar to us. In reality, employers often find that their employees lack basic computer skills and a good command of office software, particularly those in the Office Suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
So, these tools designed to save us time and increase our productivity can sometimes have the opposite effect depending on our level of mastery. Fortunately, there are many short courses adapted to your level, which will help you fill the gaps hindering the efficiency of your daily tasks!
2. Training to improve your English
English proficiency opens up a wide range of professional opportunities, both in France and abroad. An international language par excellence, English can make the difference when a recruiter has to choose between two candidates with similar profiles.
Essential in sectors such as tourism, international trade, or finance, the English language is also a significant asset in fields as varied as digital marketing, education, or scientific research.
Whether you prefer to take evening classes, learn remotely, or talk to a private teacher over the phone, you will find training in English or foreign languages that matches your level and your professional goals.
3. Training to introduce you to artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is on the rise, particularly since the rise of generative AI, starting with ChatGPT, which still arouses fascination, but also concern among part of society about the impact of these tools on the world of work.
The range of training courses in artificial intelligence has grown considerably to meet this growing demand, offering individuals the opportunity to acquire skills in this promising field, the influence of which on all sectors of activity remains difficult to measure today.
4. Training to fully exploit your potential
Acquiring better self-knowledge, strengthening your self-esteem, or controlling your stress are all key skills to gain the trust of recruiters and succeed in your job interview. As you might suspect, these “soft skills”, more commonly called soft skills, will also be beneficial in the different aspects of your life, both professionally and professionally. These skills are not innate and can be worked on throughout your career through continuing education.
A wide choice of training offers is available to you to develop your full potential:
- managing emotions
- conflict management
- stress management
- public speaking
5. Training to strengthen your communication skills
Whether oral or written, communication is of capital importance in the world of work. There are countless virtues of clear and effective communication: it helps to strengthen the trust of your colleagues, establish your credibility, facilitate the transmission of information, and thus reduce the risks of misunderstanding and conflict within the company. The link between communication and performance optimization is therefore undeniable when you know to what extent it strengthens team cohesion and stimulates commitment, which has the inevitable effect of improving overall results.
6. Training to develop your managerial skills
Are you looking for a position of responsibility? The ability to manage a team is one of the transferable skills that can facilitate a return to employment in the sector that interests you. These training courses usually include role-playing scenarios to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired during the theoretical courses. Whether you want to learn to delegate, develop your leadership, or even brilliantly manage conflict situations, management training should provide you with the tools necessary to excel in your future role.
7. Training to master the basics of computer security
Let’s imagine a candidate in a job interview taking notes while listening attentively to the recruiter. An initiative that can make a good impression! But what would the recruiter’s reaction be if he realized that the candidate’s notebook contains all his confidential passwords and that, in addition, they are not very original (the famous “123456”)? No doubt his professionalism will take a hit and the employer will be reluctant to hire someone who could jeopardize the security of his IT equipment!
As cyberattacks become more frequent and more virulent, data protection is more of a priority for businesses than ever before. As such, it can be beneficial to improve your cybersecurity skills, even if your field of activity is not directly related to IT.
8. Training to develop your creativity
Creativity is a quality that is increasingly valued in the world of work because it allows you to challenge inefficient processes, propose innovative solutions, and adapt to changes in your sector of activity. All of these elements are known to promote the growth of a company! Like any skill, creativity can be stimulated through different working methods and techniques. Developing your creative skills can include a training session during which you can understand the mechanisms of creativity and acquire the tools needed to express it effectively in a professional context.
9. Training to learn how to manage your social networks
Although they may capture all of our attention, the number of hours spent on the various social networks does not reflect our level of knowledge or understanding of how they work. However, a good command of social networks is essential to developing your network, monitoring your e-reputation, increasing your digital visibility, and increasing your chances of landing that coveted job. Training courses dedicated to their use are far from being exclusively intended for community managers, and everyone can benefit from them to strengthen their digital skills and regain control over their online presence.
10. A skills assessment
It must be admitted that it is easier to find a job when you have clearly defined your professional project! This is exactly what the skills assessment allows, a system that offers the possibility to anyone who wishes to take stock of their career to highlight their strengths, but also their areas for improvement and their motivations, to identify a project in line with their professional aspirations.