Australian workers are taking professional development into their own hands

Australian workers are taking professional development into their own hands Australian workers are taking professional development into their own handsPosted May 20, 2013, by Josie ChunAccording to the 2013 Kelly Global Workforce Indexs Career Development and Upskilling report, employees are becoming increasingly proactive in self-managing their careers and professional development. The Asia Pacific region is an upskilling hotspot, with 64 per cent of Australians surveyed considering or seeking further education and training. Of those, 57 per cent are wishing to upgrade their skills so they can get a promotion with their current employer (especially amongst Gen Y), 47 per cent are seeking opportunities at another company and 42 per cent want to enter a new field altogether. The most active pursuers of further skills and training are people working in more technical fields such as maths, engineering and IT. The good news for employers is that most employees actually want to stay with their company rather than take their extra skills and knowledge elsewhere. That means that ongoing training is a win-win situation for everyone. Take your professional development into your own hands Do an online course to advance your career. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice Administrator CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJosie ChunRelated ArticlesBrowse moreGenerations in the workforceJOB HUNTINGJob Hunting Tips For The Mature-Age WorkerIf you are over 45 and suddenly find yourself made redundant or seeking a career change, the thought of having to hit the job trail and com pete against people years younger than yourself can be downright scary.Emotional intelligenceNew skillsWant success? Just change your spotsHaving chameleon-like adaptability is the key to success, according to a Sydney University study.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTHow to Move More in an Office Job - 5 Easy TipsAn office job means long hours of inactivity which is known to be bad for your health. Upgrade from a sedentary lifestyle to become a bounding energy ball with these tips. Take the first steps toward a new you today.