How to Use Technology to Close the Skills Gap - CareerEnlightenment.com

Look â€" or Apply â€" for a Job on the GoDid you know 83 percent of job seekers use mobile phones or tablets to aid in the job search â€" and 45 percent of candidates have actually applied for jobs with the use of their mobile devices? While many companies’ websites aren’t yet optimized for mobility, joining the ranks of millions of mobile job applicants will help motivate them to accommodate an increasingly on-the-go world.Enroll in an Online ProgramIf you want to gain skills, the best way to do so is to through formal education or training. Online learning is a great option because it allows students to be responsible for their own education. If you’re looking for an affordable way to learn remotely, there are multiple online programs available in virtually any field.Whether you want to beef up your Photoshop skills or participate in a webinar series about effective communicating, there’s a course or training for you. There are even programs that allow you to obtain a state license for various professions. And, as an added bonus, these trainings are excellent resume builders that concretely show a skillset you have mastered.Start FreelancingFreelancing is a great way to break into an industry, especially if you have relevant experience. For example, if you studied a language intensively in college, you may be qualified to offer online translation services, while if you studied film production, you could become a videographer for hire. Look around a little for services like oDesk and others that pair freelance workers with clients to get a feel for what people are looking for.