Skills
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
Study a niche skill related to your profession.
It provides something to do in the short term and may increase pay in the long term.
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Join a public speaking club to vastly improve communication skills.
It can lead to jobs and opportunities you might not have dreamed of otherwise.
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Learn to code using free resources like FreeCodeCamp to avoid debt.
Free resources exist, so there is no reason to create the possibility of debt.
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One approach that helped: find a book to learn the relevant technical language and experiment with the machine on your own time.
This self-study led to being the most qualified candidate for a supervisor position.
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Improve transferable soft skills such as communication, teamwork, public speaking, organizational skills, and project management.
These skills can propel you up the ladder or open more doors in a shorter time.
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Learn compounding skills such as coding, writing, and persuasion.
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Choose a military job or MOS that transfers well to civilian employment, such as technical roles in the Air Force.
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Develop communication and video editing skills by uploading videos where you read out and explain newsletters, magazines, or articles.
This process helps develop communication skills.
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