“You have to keep their eyes on your résumé for over the 30-second mark. The way to do that is to make sure you’ve tailored it so it’s easy to see that your skills tick their boxes.”
“You need to constantly be training, upskilling and updating yourself,” Duignan says. “Otherwise, you will fall behind.” That’s a commitment that once demanded a lot of time, but these days doesn’t need to, thanks to the rise of micro-credentials.Josephine Lang is an associate professor at the University of Melbourne, and an expert in educational innovation. She has a strong understanding of professional development and the needs of those looking to upskill mid-career.
Many learners are individuals looking to bring their skills up to date or move their career in a new direction. Increasingly, businesses are also paying for their employees to study micro-credentials that educate and upskill their workforce on relevant, complex, or emerging topics.