Gain a competitive edge in your career, say experts at Gulf News Edufair

Gain a competitive edge in your career, say experts at Gulf News Edufair

As the education sector undergoes a major transformation amid changing market dynamics, a combination of abilities, subject skills, experience and soft skills are essential for learners to stay ahead in their careers. That was the verdict from educators from across top institutions in the UAE on the second day of Gulf News Edufair, who explained the ways students can build the career trajectory in a disruptive world. Hundreds of people visited the first two days of Gulf News Edufair, with parents and students reaching out to the 50-plus exhibitors and attending the lively panel discussions and seminars to find answers to everything they need to know about going to universities, whether it’s admission requirements, programmes on offer, specific modules or the cost of different degrees and campus life. Educators highlighted that it’s critical for learners to showcase their unique skillsets and gain a competitive edge in their chosen fields. That was the take away from the panel discussion on “Continuous learning and targeted courses: Best ways to upskill and reskill”. “Where you studied and your marks are just one box,” says Fazeela Gopalani, Head of ACCA Middle East. “There is so much more nowadays that employers look for. They specifically