A few days ago I asked a friend of mine to mail his CV for a job in an organization. That friend said, his CV has not been updated yet! There is a need to send CV or resume in a hurry. But the opportunity is missed as there is no updated CV at hand. There is no time to update your CV on the pretext of lack of time and busyness.
Due to lack of time, many such useful works including CV update are not done to build a job or desired career according to one's needs. Again many want to prepare for competitive exams but are unable to do so fully in academic pursuits or in the busy workplace. However, due to Corona, most of the educational institutions or workplaces have learned at least a little. Now is the time to move forward with proper career care, adequate preparation and study and necessary training from quarantine.
The goal is to become proficient
In this age of fierce competition, the more efficient he is, the more opportunities there are for him. No matter what profession you are in, having some skills is an added bonus. So do not spend lazy time at home in ‘quarantine’ but at least improve your skills in some subjects. For example, computers need Microsoft Office as well as Excel or PowerPoint work in many cases. If you don't know these, you can learn anew. You can also practice to increase typing speed for composing in Bengali or English. If you are interested, you can try to learn some advanced level work including online programming, video editing, animation, graphic design, photoshop from online tutorials.
Tidy in training
Vocational training is very helpful to increase efficiency. Due to lack of time and busyness, we did not participate in many necessary trainings. It is not necessary to be physically present for all the training. Many reputed training institutes in the world, even the top universities in the rankings conduct online training courses. They also have 'digital' certificates. Apart from this, you can also take the course as per the demand free of cost from the free lessons conducted by the Information Technology Department of the Government of Bangladesh. Remember, just as fitness requires physical care and nutrition, so does professional training require up-to-date training.
Be communicative
The present time is called ‘Age of Connectivity’. However, the world poet Rabindranath Tagore had long ago expressed his desire to 'join with everyone'. You can increase communication with many people by keeping yourself active, whether through social media or on various career-related platforms. Update your 'LinkedIn' profile at home. You can be involved in different social media professions, classes or issue-based groups while maintaining ‘social distance’. You can also take part in chatting groups on demand including messenger. Presenting your own opinions, comments and analytics on the virtual platform will enhance your acquaintance as well as create a unique position. A new 'network' will be created. Old relationships will be sharpened. However, in this case, the traditional method of writing down the phone or mobile number in the diary with the name and address of some individuals is quite effective. It feels good.
Most of the time we exchange ‘visiting cards’ for the sake of courtesy but it doesn’t become saved that way. As can be seen, the card can no longer be found when needed. Now is the time to put the cards in a card holder and write down some numbers as needed in the diary. Who knows when someone will be needed for a career.
Hobby work in search of happiness
A colleague of mine has been singing about the guitar for a few days and uploading it on Facebook. He is getting more inspired by the positive comments of his friends and is taking initiative to sing more. Many such people can do hobby sitting at home during coronation. As a hobby, various creative works like writing, drawing, playing guitar can make you energized. It will increase morale, attention and confidence. In addition, if there is a roof, you can take care of it by planting trees. Tubs such as a tub tree, a porch, a reading room or a bookcase can also indirectly help your career.
There is no end to studies
Books are the best way to travel around the world at home or in the past, present and future. Reading as many and varied books as possible changes the world of one's thinking; Is sophisticated. But the thing is, where is the time to read so many books? Uninterrupted reading in the midst of academic studies or office busyness is really hard, arduous. Now there is no such problem, there is a lot of time. Don't read some books at home. You can read any book related to literature, science, history, religion, politics or profession. Will work in one way or another in the career. Not all favorite books may be in the collection. In this case, you can read the PDF version with the help of e-library or e-book apps. And for those who are preparing for various job exams including BCS, Bank, the time can be very effective. In addition to reading multiple books at this time, reading special features and columns of national dailies, taking notes or reading articles of foreign journals online can be very good for preparation. If you can give a complete model test by sitting at home every day and making rules, you will be able to understand your own progress. You will be ahead only if you can keep yourself safe in this critical time of the country and make proper preparations for the desired career.