Top 15 skills you must get in 2018. #8 is the most important of all..
So now we are just into the second month of 2018 and you still don’t have any skill that makes you stand out among the rest of the people?
You are a graduate or an undergraduate, an entrepreneur, etc or even an illiterate and you have been thinking about having a skill that is interesting and at the same time put some extra wads in your wallet? There is good news for you because there are so many skills you can learn by yourself out there that can turn your life around forever.
Civilization has made our society very tricky to live in and you need some extra skills apart from you certificate to be able to compete at the top.
All you need is hard work, Perseverance, diligence, patience, creativity and think. You must have to create your own niche to be able to stand out in your field.
Below is infoded’s top 15 skills to get in 2018. Pick any one, start up now and be sure to get paid handsomely for doing what you love to do.
- Photography/Photoshop
Taking and Editing those sharp and mind-buggling pictures is one of the top skills one can get in recent times. Almost everyone loves images and a good one at that. Hence, taking a lesson or tutorial in photography and photo editing is one of the most profitable and interesting self-taught skill one can get. With the recent global trend in internet usage, you can leverage on that and the social media to meet and showcase your skill to the world and also earn some cash for doing what you love to do. you can also work at movies and video production sites as continuity or at the photography department.
- Play a Music Instrument
It is very clear that music is one of the highest thing that gives people joy and that calm, peaceful serenity that we all crave. Music also is one of the best career that pays very much in the world today when you consider some music gurus that are millionaires like Jay Z, Rihanna, Wizkid, Don Jazzy etc. playing Guiters, Saxophones, Pianos, Violin, Trumpet, Drums etc, not only gives you happiness, but you also get paid for doing what interests you. Playing a music instrument not only gives you that joy and calmness but exposes you to other social benefits like being popular in your area and opens your mind to the artistic part of our lives. Also, knowing how to play a music instrument can at least provide extra cash to pay your bills. From playing in churches to creating your own music brand, performing with a band, and participating in other music related ceremonies. It also makes you a creative thinker and provides a vast opportunity to become global icon.
- Coding and Programming
The world is going more digital by the day and almost everything is now being done on the internet. From business transactions to shopping, paying bills, watching movies, playing video games, online degree programs, online communities etc. It is clear that the internet is having billions of users everyday thereby making Businesses, investments, Government Agencies, Colleges etc to seek for online presence so as to maximise their service delivery. Creating the responsive websites, databases, Apps and softwares for those sectors is where you come in and benefit as a web developer. Taking lessons or tutorials by yourself on how to create those platforms not only makes you creative but exposes you to making more money for yourself. Some of the basic web development packages you can learn are HTML, Php, CSS, my SQL, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, Dreamweaver, Flash etc
- Speak a New Language
Speaking and writing different language effortlessly is one of the best skills one can ever get in this age. It exposes you to different cultures and groups of people apart from your society. Taking lessons in other languages like French, Italian, Arabic, Swahili, Yoruba, Mandarin, German etc, can be very interesting and at the same provide all the money incentives that you need. You can be a private or public tutor, work in embassies, be a professional language interpreter etc, apart from the creativity and joy that comes with it.
- Culinary Skills
Cooking is part of our daily lives and almost everyone eat what is been cooked. An interest in how the delicacies and food we eat are made, can spark the urge to do it yourself and the urge to learn and develop your cooking skills will be at your own advantage. We live in a wonderful world where chefs are now billionaires and enjoys the best lifestyles. Taking culinary lessons can make you a world class chef and gives you more money and fame that you can ever think of. As long as the world is in existence, people must eat and everyone has his own taste. So, knowing how to cook and finding your own niche is all it takes to get that financial breakthrough you have been looking for.
- Graphics Design
Who doesn’t like a classically bright and creative design that gives the information on sight? Nobody. In recent times, good graphical designs are required in almost every field of human lives. That classic company logo? the fine flex banners, flyers, handbills and posters you saw today? That fancy website logo? That beautiful wedding card? That fancy textbook and notebook cover? Etc. A very strong skill in graphics design can set you on a path of one of the best carrier ever. All you have to do is take the tutorials on the required packages, find your niche and stick to it, then you are good to go. some of those basic packages are Adobe Lightroom, Corel Draw suite etc.
- Video Editing
Video editing can be one of the most daunting task ever but it actually pays a lot. We all watch movies and documentaries, shows, news updates, reality shows, comedy videos, animations, etc on the television or the internet so we all know what videos are and how it is taken but do we know how its is put together to make it more interesting with good sound? How you watch a story of five years in just two hours? That’s video editing. A skill in video editing today can be fun but pays higher than you can imagine. Some of the best packages you can learn are Adobe premier pro (much harder), Sony Vegas, Corel video Suite etc
- Writing
Nothing much need to be said here. We all know the benefits of being a good writer. The prestige, respect, joy, fame, money and touring to places you never dreamed of going. Good writing skill can no doubt be the best skill one can get. Writing makes you a critical and creative thinker and sets you on a broad career path. The best part of it is that it takes little or no money to be a good writer, just devotion, patience, perseverance and good thinking skill.
- Public Speaking
Speaking fluently in public is not something you just get up and do. It requires much practice and skill to appeal your audience. To communicate with your audience with that occasional touch of humor is not easy to do. A good public speaker who does not fear or fret or pour saliva consistently and with good diction and nice choice of words is what you should aim to be. You should be able to communicate effectively to your audience and be sure to amass the extra incentives and respect that follows. You can learn that. Yes, you can, and it is one of the skills we expect you to go out for, in this age.
- Data analysis
This skill is very rare and one of the most sought after skills in the labour market today. Being able to gather and analyze statistical or other data is a skill that you can use to earn a good lifestyle. Though it is a bit tough and requires time to learn, you can have the skills and be sure to enjoy all the benefits that follows.
- Defend Yourself
I mean, who like his ass been kicked without retaliating in this age? Nobody. We all want to be secure and ready for some melee combo if the need arises anytime. Also, our friends wants to feel save with us, same to your girlfriend, siblings etc. We have to be bold enough to stand our ground in the face of harassment and that boldness can only come when you know some basic martial art skills to escape your assailant’s brutal beating. You can take some self defence skills online or offline and build your body to be able to stand your ground.
- Microsoft Excel
Trust me, Excel goes beyond basic skills like summation, average etc. You have to be able to do the calculations, draw the graphs and do other tedious tasks that Excel provides, to be able to compete with the best. In fact, you have to know the in and out of Microsoft Excel because it is one of the skills needed to work in most organizations in the world. It broadens your job opportunity as a graduate or as an entrepreneur. The pay that comes with it can be very huge. It takes time to be very good in Excel but you will surely benefit for the time used to learn it. There are free Excel training and skills centers offline and mostly online. Start now.
- Make-up
Almost everyone wants to look good and some will do anything that will make them look good. The ladies in particular has to do some make up to look more attractive in recent times and they have varieties of make up accessories for that. The men also do some light touch of make up nowadays so it is not only for the ladies. Celebrities, Actors, Actresses, Musicians and public figures now have to make up to appeal to their vast fan base. So, a strong skill in the make up sector can actually shoot you up to where you belong. From face make up to eyebrows, eyelashes, manicure, pedicure etc. As a good make up artist, you can work on video and movie productions, fashion shows and many other functions or you can simply create your own niche and establish a make up company. We have free makeup training centers mostly online but they are also offline. You can leverage on the current trends in fashion and put some wads of cash in your pocket.
- Blogging
We have millions of websites and webpages on the Internet. Some are Government sites, Business sites, social communities, shops, etc but majority of them are blogs. Blogs are webpages that gives informations, news, updates and other tips to the internet users. It can be controlled by the government, business organizations and an individual and it actually pays alot when you know what you are doing and have your niche. Starting a blogsite is a nice idea but don’t forget that the contents (not copied from other sites) plays a big role to the success of your blog. The good thing is that it is actually free to get a basic blogsite. You can use either Blogger or WordPress but Blogger is recommended for beginners. Just create your account and edit you website to your taste and you are good to go. Start typing something already!!
- Fashion Design
Alright, Everyone loves or wants to look good, hence the need for beautiful and classic design of various outfits. Fashion design has taken a different turn in today’s world that civilization is the everywhere. Classic designs of ladies attire, men’s attire and even children’s attire are in high demand and some customers are willing to pay anything you charge provided you do it to their taste. You can learn fashion designing and be sure to be the next big thing. It does not only provide a long time career for you, it also pays very much and it requires just a little expense to start up. You can take fashion designing skills both online and offline but it requires much time and commitment to get the best of it. Be very good at it and watch yourself make tonnes of money. Just imagine you having a brand in the fashion world or you dressing up a top Actor or Musician for an occasion. Yes, you can do it. Just start immediately.
So those are our recommended top 15 skills to have currently. Choose any of the above and be sure of making money from what you enjoy doing. You can find some free tutorials on the internet like on YouTube, etc. Just make a good research whether you choose the online or offline process of getting any of the skills listed above.
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