Tips; How to Stay Marketable in Your 30s

Whether you're looking for a new job or seeking advancement in your career, here are four tips to help move you in the right direction.
Almost 15 years ago, I graduated with a degree in communications and pursued a career in magazine publishing. Today, I find myself in a unique position. I left magazine publishing for a period to live overseas as a missionary, and now, returning to the job market in the U.S., technology has changed everything.
Unfortunately, my skill set, especially in technology, hasn't grown with the changing market. Print media is a dying art form, and I need to find a way to catch up with the ever-changing market to land a new job.
Maybe you're also trying to find your way back to using your college degree. Possibly, you have a stable job and want to stay on top of the learning curve, remaining marketable in your field. Through my challenges and discoveries, I decided to talk to a few professionals in other job fields to see what they'd say about staying marketable within their careers. Their advice relates to many different job opportunities.
1. Add new skills to your career tool belt.
For 33-year-old Blake Hicks, continuing in his stable position as a registered nurse is always an option. However, he desires to stay marketable and move into a managerial role and eventually become a nurse practitioner. Learning new things and adding to the skills he already has must be a priority.
"It depends on what state you're licensed and working in, but in order to stay marketable in this field you need to keep up your nursing dues and continuing education," Hicks says. "For me, the 20 hours of required continuing education each year, just to maintain my current position, can be divided into online classes, instructive classes and even good reviews from my supervisor."
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