{"id":86,"date":"2020-11-24T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcherlifeblog.wordpress.com\/?p=86"},"modified":"2022-12-22T14:42:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T14:42:59","slug":"prepare-to-succeed-post-covid-19-upskill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/prepare-to-succeed-post-covid-19-upskill\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare To Succeed In The Post COVID-19 World: Upskill Yourself Today"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Haven\u2019t you wished you had time to learn how to navigate the academic writing and publishing process? Haven\u2019t you wished you had a personalized coach to guide you?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As COVID-19 continues to surge, researchers around the world are worrying about the impact of this pandemic on the research landscape. To arrest the spread of the disease, several universities and labs have been shut down, fieldwork has been halted, and travel restrictions have been imposed. Several research projects are derailed as most researchers are confined to their homes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It may be tough to predict how the pandemic will impact the research landscape in the long run. However, in these uncertain times, there is one thing you can take control of \u2013 upskilling yourself.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With more time on hands than ever before, many researchers are taking advantage of this opportunity to learn new skills and expand their knowledge<\/span>1<\/span>. You too can make the most of this time by learning how to succeed in attaining your professional goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In a global author survey conducted in 2018 by Editage, which\u00a0<\/span>captur<\/span>ed<\/span>\u00a0the views of almost 7000 researchers on different aspects of scholarly publishing<\/span>, it was found that majority of researchers find manuscript preparation a challenging process<\/span>2<\/span>. This might be the perfect time for you to scale up your knowledge and grasp on the academic publishing process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

How can you scale up your knowledge?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

We know how busy researchers are, having<\/span>\u00a0to juggle various responsibilities. Being part of workshops or classes acquire skills requires physical presence which can be challenging for researchers. It can also turn out to be expensive.\u00a0<\/span>Therefore, you can opt for online learning.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Online learning is a great way for researchers to upskill themselves. It offers them the convenience and flexibility to update their knowledge at the comfort of their home or office. Moreover, they can choose with ease the skills they want to acquire and learn at their own pace. Not only can this help researchers expand the breadth of their knowledge but also add value to their resume.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Why choose R Upskill?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

R Upskill<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a unique platform that includes a growing library of learning programs designed for the holistic development of researchers who wish to focus on their professional and personal growth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Some of the distinctive aspects of Upskill are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n