Why possibilities, you may ask? What about the guarantees, results and happily ever-afters?
When each of us is so unique in our mix of aspirations, styles, attitudes, interests, commitment, pace etc., why should we expect every journey to be identical, having a single outcome.
Time to relook at Career Options
Times are changing! There are countless examples where we see individuals dabble in – different careers, side hustles, multiple income streams, hobby projects etc. Isn’t it then so obviously relevant to envision your journey in terms of all the varied possibilities, shaping your professional and personal life. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for you?
Cohort Profiles
Professional Possibilities
Freelancer
Work for yourself, on your terms. Learn to market yourself and take up multi-disciplinary projects based on your interests and skills.
Entrepreneur
Got a disruptive idea. Put it into action with the support of a cohort. Incubate it under the guidance of mentors. Go the full mile and understand the various nuances of starting a business.
Job or Employment
Through Internships, you gain the experience of working in an organisation. You may be able to convert some of your internships into a job. Or you may proactively look out for new jobs by showcasing your portfolio.
Creative Pursuit
You go deeper in certain interests for the sheer joy of doing it. It is more a means to your creative expression. And you don’t wish to alter the creative flow owing to financial expectations, pressure of success, urgency to grow and the likes. They are only meant to stir your soul!
Professional Outcomes
Work Certified
You are ready for action from day one! Your CoVersity journey is designed to be in tune with the actual professional world where you:
– acquire domain-specific capabilities
– build relevant soft skills
– adapt to working in teams
– deliver client-centric value
– lead your professional growth
This highly boosts your chances of being noticed by employers or mentors who are constantly scouting for skilled individuals who can save them the trouble of an on-the-job training.
Industry intelligence
The core of your learning is through work experience. An early industry exposure helps you understand the workings of the professional environment, establish people networks, get access to domain experts, potential opportunities etc. You get a clearer picture to be able to transition your interest into a profession.
4IR Skills
Recommended by the World Economic Forums, the 4IR skills predict the employment opportunities and workforce strategy for the future, as we enter the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). These domain agnostic skills help you thrive better in a constantly changing professional world.
As per the report, some the top skills are –
– Complex Problem Solving
– People Management
– Coordinating with Others
– Emotional Intelligence
– Judgement & Decision Making
– Service Orientation
By self-designing your professional journey and working in a cohort, you are constantly evolving to lead yourself, decide for self & cohort, manage team dynamics, service clients, honour timelines and continue diving deep in your interest area. It gives you a head start to establish a professional foundation that is in sync with the changing times.
Networking
You build networking skills by finding mentors, internships, and projects. In the process, you learn to fine-tune the way you approach people, express yourself, and showcase your work.
Portfolio
In a world, where increasingly employers look for individuals who can demonstrate tangible results than mere sweet talks – your portfolio can be an excellent showcase of your personality and capabilities.
Self Possibilities
While the CoVersity experience begins by decoding your passion, it also empowers you to respond to life’s situations, challenges, to the best of your abilities. Work, Knowledge, Relationships, Society and Life aren’t separate on this journey. They are all key elements to your core being.
Self Leadership
In the process of designing your professional journey, you are also tuning to -think for yourself, map your priorities, build your vision rather than follow the norm without much thought.
You discover your own realms – value systems, professional ethos, work approach, collaborative spirit, decision making factors, dealing with setbacks and ultimately, understanding what makes you totally alive, where work indeed becomes a play of sorts, irrespective of the professions you may be in!
Interdependence
In a cohort, your self, your interests, your priorities no longer exist in isolation. You benefit immensely only when the cohort is functioning efficiently. You learn to evolve along with others because the cohort’s collective growth exponentially broadens your horizons too.
You understand that being part of an eco system, your well being is intrinsically linked to that of the environment and society, at large. Interdependence then becomes a way of life.
Living Skills
Besides your professional skills, living skills imply everything you need to be a responsible member of society. Extremely valuable in day-to-day functioning but often undervalued. Some of these include- time management, honoring civic responsibilities, how to pay taxes, managing finances, etc.
Relationships
Your personal, professional, and social life aren’t isolated in themselves. Life happens in relationship to all these spheres. Wouldn’t it then be limiting to achieve professional growth at the cost of your personal well-being, relationships, and active participation in society?
You learn to manage your time efficiently and consciously set professional boundaries, strike a work-life balance, value leisure & hobbies, focus on health & fitness, and nurture your relationships.
