I have realised that continuous learning is crucial in today's job market, but professional development can be expensive.   What are some costeffective ways to acquire new skills and stay competi...

I have realised that continuous learning is crucial in today's job market, but professional development can be expensive. 

What are some cost-effective ways to acquire new skills and stay competitive in one's field? 

How do you prioritize which skills to focus on?

How to level up your skills without breaking the bank?

How to level up your skills without breaking the bank?- Grapevine

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This is mostly for people who have spent 10+ years in the industry. I’m sure we all can agree that the hiring and salary boom that we witnessed in 2021-22 is mostly over now. Now it’s more about surviving the job market rather than printing asymmetrical amount of money

But how has it turned out for people who’ve been in the game for too long. I know some people who switched jobs too quickly and are at a higher package but still not content. At the same time, I know a few seniors who’re still in my first company and are happier than ever with the work.

I understand that in Tier-1 cities, the expense itself is more and you’re sometimes forced to switch just to stay afloat. But what would you recommend new joiners based on your experience? Does chasing money in early years help later or only focusing on skills?

Chasing money or skills? What paid off at the end?

Should alter the choice during switches. 
  
 If a switch is taken for money then next switch should be for skill or promotion and so on

Software Developer

Software Engineer

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I recently read an article about the growing skills gap in the tech industry. Apparently, universities just can't keep up with the lightning-fast changes in the field.

It got me wondering - how do you all stay relevant in your careers? Especially with AI taking over jobs. Are there certain skills or certifications you think are essential for staying competitive?

In the rapidly evolving tech industry, how do you keep your skills sharp? Especially in the age of AI?

Getting taste of money early in life shapes career very differently. Opinion?

Depends person to person and how much money really. 
  
 In my case, when I used to earn meagre decent(say top 10% of country salary), I used to save a lot, never spend anywhere unless absolutely needed etc. But, once I started earning top 2-4% and living in Bangalore within 1.6yrs of my career, I became too engrossed in chasing money and spending on luxury. For me, I believe, too much money especially when I didn't think I deserved it, made me into someone who didn't focus on his skills and became complacent.  
   I am trying to fix that now 
  
 My learning - Never focus on money initially, always upskill, always earn what you are worth and work towards increasing your worth! 
 At the same time, know your roots, be grounded and work on building effective relationships(realised that this is what makes me truly happy)

Consultant

I'm thinking that I haven't utilised my full potential and left behind from folks around me . 
Right now I'm 27 and earning 22LPA as an SDE. 
I'm constantly worried how can I earn better or make some skills which can bring some money too as IT industry is not stable. 
So what could be best for me to do : 
My strong point is if I focus on one thing I can put more efforts into that work. 

The options that I could think: 

1. Work on my tech skills and get into High paying IT job .
2. Pick one Govt exam and get any govt job . I'm thinking of SEBI grade A exam .
3. Pick up any skills like video editing start freelancing.
4.Prepare for MBA that might help me in longer run in corporate . 


Guys can you suggest which one area should I select and why . As if I focus on more than one I won't be able to fullfill any.

Want to level up career and finances

We often hear about the importance of learning new skills in the software industry, whether it's for staying relevant or advancing in one's career. 

Do other fields like Doctors, civil engineers, or bank employees 😀 also focus on upgrading their professionals' skills?

 And if they do, do they have to put in as much effort as we the software engineers put in? 🤔

Upskilling in other industries

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Hello, I am a recent M.Com graduate from Pondicherry University, with a specialization in Accounting and Taxation. I have proficiency in accounting software such as Tally and QuickBooks Online, as well as a strong command of Excel. Additionally, I have knowledge in IBM SPSS and Power Query, and I have a keen interest in the stock market. I am looking for career guidance and opportunities in the field, particularly in roles related to accounting, finance, and data analysis.

I would also appreciate any recommendations on new skills or software that would be beneficial to learn to enhance my qualifications and improve my career prospects. Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated

Looking for Career Guidance and Opportunities in Accounting and Finance

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Hello, I am a recent M.Com graduate from Pondicherry University, with a specialization in Accounting and Taxation. I have proficiency in accounting software such as Tally and QuickBooks Online, as well as a strong command of Excel. Additionally, I have knowledge in IBM SPSS and Power Query, and I have a keen interest in the stock market. I am looking for career guidance and opportunities in the field, particularly in roles related to accounting, finance, and data analysis.

I would also appreciate any recommendations on new skills or software that would be beneficial to learn to enhance my qualifications and improve my career prospects. Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, I am a Junior FE Dev (from my prev work title coz my exp is 1YoE). Have been working extensively on React.JS and Redux. My previous company was great. I was loving it. Sadly a few months ago, I was laid off. I still don't know the reason behind why I was one of the laid off people. Anyway, I moved on from that depression and started searching for a new job from last month. Made it to final rounds in pretty much every interview I sat for. But then got rejected in final round for crazy reasons including "we currently don't have funds to hire you". One of them even said they are on hiring freeze, literally in the final round 🥲. 

Haven't been able to get a job anywhere. I don't know if my skills aren't enough to be hired or is it something else. "What's hot in FE right now ? Like what skills can fetch me a job ?" - Started asking this myself as well as some of my good friends, but they say don't learn skills for getting job, learn it for yourself. Though it's true, I don't have much savings to support myself for atleast a month. So, I have to get into a job to keep myself from going bonkers under the financial crunch that I can clearly see ahead of myself if I stay unemployed in the next 20 days.

Yes, the tech market is in its winter season. I understand that, but I still see there are so many openings in the market for ppl with 1YoE like me and skillset that matches mine, yet I never hear back from them or just get rejected in final rounds 😕.

I'm absolutely clueless on what to do right now. Any suggestions would be really helpful.

Why is getting a job sooo hard these days ?!

1. Build a home earlier. Be it rural home or urban home. Building a house at 50 is not an achievement. Don't get used to government houses. This comfort is so dangerous. Let all your family have good time in your house.
 
2. Go home. Don't stick at work all the year.  You are not the pillar of your department.  If you drop dead today, you will be replaced immediately and operations will continue.  Make your family a priority.

3. Don't chase promotions.  Master your skills and be excellent at what you do. If they want to promote you, that's fine if they don't,  stay positive to your personal.
development.

4. Avoid office or work gossip. Avoid things that tarnish your name or reputation. Don't join the bandwagon that backbites  your bosses and colleagues. Stay away from negative gatherings that have only people as their agenda.

5. Don't ever compete with your bosses.  You will burn your fingers.  Don't compete with your colleagues, you will fry your brain.

6. Ensure you have a side business.  Your salary will not sustain your needs in the long run.

7. Save some money. Let it be deducted automatically from your payslip. 

8. Borrow a loan to invest in a business or to change a situation not to buy luxury. Buy luxury from your profit.

9. Keep your life,marriage and family private. Let them stay away from your work. This is very important.  

10. Be loyal to yourself  and believe in your work. Hanging around your boss will alienate you from your colleagues and  your boss may finally dump you when he leaves. 

11. Retire early.  The best way to plan for your exit was when you received the employment letter. The other best time is today.  By 40 to 50 be out. 

12. Join work welfare and be an active member always. It will help you a lot when  any eventuality occurs.

13.Take leave days utilize them by developing yr future home or projects..usually what you do during yr leave days is a reflection of how you'll live after retirement.

ADVICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES :

Data engineer

Hey community folks, 
I wanted to know which approach is best or you tried yourself while trying to switch. I know trends are like either going for product based companies (Amazon, Microsoft, Intel) or going for Management consultancy companies (like  Bain, BCG). 
What should one aim for career growth wise. Obvious question yet wanted to have people's thoughts on this.

Thanks (⁠θ⁠‿⁠θ⁠)

Skill to work on if someone wants to switch?

Analyst 

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

Earlier I had to give up my studies due to lack of money

 Now I am unable to find work because I left my studies.

Now I am going into depression due to not getting work

 This is not my problem alone, there are many people like me who are going through this situation.

What I do 😔 ?

Computer Analyst

Finding it very hard to get a job 😶

Whenever I read any posts like - What should someone do in their early 20s or late 20s etc.? 
There is always this general advice of developing skills. Every 3 or 4 insta reel, develop skills.

What skills are being talked about here? Give some good examples as to what skills to develop over the 20s, 30s etc.

What skills do people keep saying to develop?

Why AMA?-
New to GV. I see potential here; trying to gauge audience and perhaps I can talk about a thing or two; can definitely learn from ya’al otherwise.

Primer Qs (from some successful AMAs outside of GV)-
What tech has better future?
Is Ai going to kill our jobs?
How to increase Tc 5x, 10x, 20x+?
Startups vs big corps?

Background, Tc stuff-
Decade+ yoe
Started with <10Lpa. Crossed >10Lpm.
Life is fun and no amount of money is enough.
I’ve seen it firsthand that the investments and luxuries grow at far bigger rate than your comp, Can’t complain though.

A Staff engineer :: AMA

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So, my current job is something I don't like. I don't enjoy it as it is almost stagnant. There's no work, but there's still this anxiety of work. The company doesn't know what it is doing, so even I have no work that I can do.

This doesn't align with my career goals and I feel like every day I spend in this company, I'm literally destroying my career in long term.

I want to resign, but the market is bad, specially for product roles. But I can't work here anymore. What should I do?

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