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Finding Top Talent Outside of the Traditional Candidate Pool

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Finding Top Talent Outside of the Traditional Candidate Pool

By Leah Belsky, Chief Enterprise Officer at Coursera

Learning and technology leaders face greater challenges than ever. Global talent shortages have made it more difficult to hire employees, and the pressure building up as global economic activity weakens means leaders must rethink how they source the critical skills they need to sustain business growth and transformation. 

A key part of the solution will be thinking outside the box, tapping into internal talent, and sourcing skills from non-traditional hiring pools. 

Unleashing internal talent and untapping frontline teams 

‘Talent matching’ is the bedrock of successful reskilling. It entails aligning existing talent with the skill gaps that need to be plugged in a way that creates the most value for the business. An effective talent matching process can be one of the biggest challenges leaders face. 

But even before thinking about ‘talent matching’, organizations are challenged by not having enough talent to match in the first place. With economic uncertainty on the horizon, the urgency to drive competitiveness is only growing. Yet combined with a shrinking labor supply, this is leaving organizations worried that there aren’t enough people to accomplish the work at hand. Executives are wondering: Can we turn the “Great Attrition” into the “Great Attraction”?

For that reason, alongside recognizing where gaps are located and understanding that a talent-matching strategy can help address their issues, leaders need to explore how they can widen the pool of candidates for reskilling and upskilling programs. 

Engaging frontline workers—which represent 80% of the world’s workforce—is one way to do this. 

Too often these employees are in insecure roles which are overlooked for development. This is despite their clear motivation to grow and develop—70 percent have applied for career advancement opportunities with either current employers or different companies.  

New Way

What if you could quickly and efficiently build career pathways for workers, and become the employer where everyone wants to work?  What if, rather than worrying about how to hire employees externally, you could help the business perform in the long run with a stable headcount and improved morale—by creating a virtuous circle of internal talent sourcing that have the right technical skills? What if you could rapidly reskill existing talent for ten times less cost and in one-sixteenth of the time of traditional degree programs? 

We have the answer. Targeted learning programs like Career Academy on Coursera can embrace the enthusiasm of frontline workers, enable businesses to plug skill gaps, and empower employees with growth opportunities, a win-win for businesses and staff.

Career Academy on Coursera is a new career training academy that enables any business to give employees—even those with no college degree or prior work experience—the opportunity to learn the skills to enter a high-demand, entry-level digital job. Created by the world’s leading companies and industry experts, Career Academy enables learners to explore careers, develop knowledge and skills, build a portfolio of hands-on projects using tools of the trade, and earn credentials to land good jobs. 

Executing a better approach to workplace reskilling and upskilling 

The skills shortage is limiting every organization’s ability to succeed. Instead of seeking to hire employees externally, we should recognize the opportunity to untap skills elsewhere. It’s time to think big and embrace new ways of sourcing the talent that underpins successful businesses. That should begin with your internal, and particularly, non-traditional talent pools. 

This is just one example of how you can revitalize your talent strategies. If you’re ready to discover the full potential of workplace learning, download our full new e-book ‘Evolving Your Talent Strategy: The Urgent Need for Workplace Learning—and How to Execute on It’ now. 

Your Childhood Home

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What are your memories of the home where you grew up?

Word of the Day: moniker

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This word has appeared in 170 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Cool Job: I’m Wikipedia’s Lead Product Manager

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Cool Job: I’m Wikipedia’s Lead Product Manager
Cool Job: I'm Wikipedia’s Lead Product Manager

A key part of any Product Manager’s role is managing the expectations of various stakeholders — from the internal leadership team to the product’s end users.

As the Lead Product Manager for the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia, Olga Vasileva has hundreds of thousands of stakeholders to consider. “Our main stakeholder and collaborator is our community,” she says, referring to the die-hard Wikipedians who regularly contribute to and maintain the free online encyclopedia.

Olga, who’s worked at the Wikimedia Foundation since 2016, specifically leads the “Readers/Web” team at Wikipedia, which focuses on the way that Wikipedia readers (as opposed to editors) interact with and perceive the product. “Basically, we’re ensuring that all of our interfaces are welcoming, they’re easy for readers to use globally, and that everyone can access the knowledge in a way that is accessible for them, depending on what their needs are,” she says.

Product management is a “jack-of-all-trades” field, because you touch so many aspects of the business, Olga says. Most recently, Olga spearheaded the first redesign of Wikipedia’s desktop product in 10 years, which involved thorough UX research. With an average of 2 billion monthly unique devices visiting Wikipedia each month, Wikipedia has “very important real estate on the internet,” Olga says. Even the smallest tweaks to the product can have a colossal impact on its community.

Curious what it takes to become a Product Manager for a site as ubiquitous as Wikipedia? Here’s how Olga went from robotics to product management, the coding skills you really need to be a successful PM, and advice for Wikipedians who want to contribute code or get involved.

What got me interested in the job

“The main thing that drew me to Wikipedia is this idea that knowledge is a human right and people have to be able to access knowledge to be able to function and have opportunities. Something that really excites me about this position, in particular, is how much we work towards that mission. When everyone is aligned with the mission, I think it makes for a much less competitive environment.

Most of the people that I’m talking to on a daily basis are outside of the immediate Wikimedia Foundation team, and are super passionate about what they’re doing. Our community is excited about Wikipedia; they want to edit, and they’re invested in this project. It creates a driven environment where we’re all actually making a change that feels really good. It’s a lot more rewarding than other tech or even open-source organizations that I’ve worked with in the past.”

How I got in the door

“It was always really important for me to have my work align strongly with my values. I started my career in healthcare tech, working across a number of different startups, as well as government organizations. I initially started as a Data Analyst, but I was quickly drawn to product instead and was given the opportunity to start as the Product Owner of a small team. I loved it and continued focusing on product throughout different positions across a couple of different organizations.  

I was always interested in Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation; I had edited Wikipedia for a little while in college and loved the project and the impact it had. I found myself checking the careers page on the Wikimedia Foundation website quite frequently until I came across an open position that fit my interests and skill set.

The interview process was quite straightforward: I had a screening with the recruiter, then an interview with my future manager, one of the Directors of Product Management. Following that was a take-home task focused on a specific problem within Wikimedia. These tasks are fairly open-ended and designed to see how a candidate thinks and what their approach to problem-solving is. After that, I had some interviews with the team I would be working with: the engineers and designers, as well as with other fellow Product Managers.”

What I actually do every day

“Product management is a jack-of-all-trades sort of situation, and I mean that in the best possible way. You get to think deeply and empathetically about the user, but you also get to put on different hats during the day.

In the beginning, my role at Wikimedia was very much working with the team of engineers and designers on a day-to-day basis in a pretty straightforward product development cycle. As Wikimedia’s products have gotten more sophisticated, so has our relationship with our communities.

These days, I find myself thinking a lot more about the product ecosystem itself. How does the product relate to the nonprofit side of the organization, policy, and advocacy? How do these things all combine into what Wikipedia becomes? What does it really mean to have a more inclusive way to develop products? What does it really mean to build something with a group of thousands of people that are decentralized, and might have a lot of opinions about what you’re doing?”

Here’s what you need to get started

Although Olga isn’t writing code on a daily basis at Wikipedia, she says it’s important for Product Managers to know how to read code written by someone else and how to communicate effectively with engineers. Olga has experience with Python and MATLAB.

“Even though they’re not necessarily required to code in their job description, Product Managers tend to think a lot about code architecture and structure, and need to be able to adopt best practices from different places,” Olga says. For example, she might need to identify what’s causing a problem with someone’s code and edit it.

Wikimedia projects use a range of programming languages — for example, MediaWiki, the open-source software used to build Wikipedia, incorporates PHP and JavaScript. Every organization is different, but here are the best programming languages for Product Managers to learn.

Whether you’re a passionate dev who aspires to get a job at the Wikimedia Foundation, or you’d rather contribute code as a volunteer developer, there are lots of ways to lend your coding skills to further Wikipedia’s mission, Olga says. “You really can have that best of both worlds situation where you get to work in technology, but you also get to work for a mission that you believe in,” she says.

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Alison Publisher Spotlight: SFA

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Alison Publisher Spotlight: SFA

We all dream of achieving financial freedom. This looks different to everyone. The common factor is that we all want to have the financial means to live the life we want. Financial freedom begins with knowledge and understanding how money works and how to make it work for you. This month’s Alison Publisher Spotlight is on SFA (Stewardship Finance Academy). Continue reading and learn how you can use your finances and investing to achieve your financial goals.

Please share with our learners a bit about your background.

I am from Malaysia but now live in Australia. I received my engineering degree from the University of Queensland. I quit my job as a project engineer after 5 years to learn trading and investing. My passion for teaching and entrepreneurship drove me to establish the Stewardship Finance Academy. This came with the goal of instilling financial confidence in people’s lives.

How did you get into the finance and investing space?

I’ve always had an interest in stock investing. I read books, watched YouTube videos, and researched stock investments. The defining moment, however, was when I met my mentor, John Yii, who guided me and taught me how to apply the knowledge.

Why finance, trading and investing?

Everyone wishes to be independent. There is only one way to free yourself from the obligation to work for a living. That is to put your money to work for you. To do so, we must understand how to manage our finances and invest our money.

You’ve been a self-publisher with Alison for several years. What do you enjoy most about publishing on this platform?

Alison is one of the few platforms in the world that offers free and high-quality education. I am grateful to be a part of the cause and to be able to help more people who I would not have known otherwise.

Please tell us more about the Stewardship Finance Academy.

Stewardship Finance Academy is an online financial education provider. We specialise in turning beginners to competent investors. Our mission is to instill financial confidence throughout the world.

What are the three main things people need to take note of when it comes to their finances and investing?

  1. Invest as early as you can – Over 90% of successful investors start investing early. Many people underestimate the value of time in investment.
  2. Focus on application. We live in the digital age, where you can get information for free. But, we must not deceive ourselves and stop at the stage of gathering information. Learning does not produce results; rather, application does. We must put what we have learned into practice.
  3. Take action. The worst excuse is a good excuse.

What lessons or takeaways have you learned as a self-publisher on Alison?

Although Alison provides the information for free, the quality of the content is not compromised. Instead, Alison assigns a dedicated publishing manager to review each course to ensure its quality. It reminds me of the significance of course delivery.

How has being a self-publisher on Alison changed or changed your life?

Seeing thousands of students register for the courses brightens my day. I hope that the information will make a difference in someone’s life. If you found the course useful, please let us know at [email protected] Please contact us if you need any help.

Who should take SFA courses?

In SFA, we specialise in turning beginners to competent investors. People come to us and take our course when they want a complete start-to-finish investment education, a mentor to guide them step by step, and to build self-confidence in deciding which stocks to invest in.

Crypto and bitcoin are becoming popular trading activities. What are your thoughts on these as investment strategies?

If you want to trade cryptocurrencies for short-term profit, I recommend that you learn technical analysis, conduct fundamental research, understand how cryptocurrencies work, control your emotions, and practice risk and money management.

If you want to invest in cryptocurrencies and keep them for a long time, treat them as assets. Diversifying our investments is always a good idea. Cryptocurrencies serve as insurance, a potential hedge against the current fragile monetary system.

What common mistakes do people make when it comes to their finances?

In our course at Alison “Think Like the Great Investors,” we reveal the 12 most common mistakes people make when it comes to investing. These errors arise from bad habits, resulting in investment losses. Following the herd mentality, looking for a hot tip, and ignoring the risk are a few examples.

Please share with our readers about your courses on Alison.

We develop our courses from our full 12-month Online Class Program. This covers all aspects of stock investing from zero to hero. SFA plans and structures every course to guide our students from novice to competent investor. We focus on technical and fundamental analysis, and on habit and mindset development.

What feedback have you received from learners about your course? What do people enjoy most about your courses?

This is some of the feedback we received from our students:

  • Emily Li, “The SFA course encompasses both theoretical and practical elements which consolidate my investment knowledge and help me apply the knowledge into practice to increase my confidence for investment in a real setting.”
  • Linda Lam, “The courses are detailed and provide indepth knowledge, strategies, examples and teachings for long-term investing.”

The global economy is not stable. What is the best approach people should take about their finances?

Despite the fact that global economic news is fraught with uncertainty, do not ignore it. Putting our heads in the sand will not save us from doomsday. Throughout history, no wealth has ever left the planet, even during recessions or the Great Depression.

Money is transferred. Wealth is moved from one place to another. The reason we should pay attention to macroeconomics is to detect the flow of wealth and position our finances to enjoy it. That is why some people believe that in the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.

How will SFA courses help enrich the lives of those who take them?

Our courses, in conjunction with the mentoring programme, lay a solid foundation in our students. This allows them to invest with confidence.

For individuals interested in taking SFA courses, what can they expect to get from it?

We update our lessons based on feedback from our students. We focus on improving quality while keeping each course within 2-3 hours in length. Based on our practical experience, we only include relevant content. Our instructors put them to the test before teaching the students. At the end of the course, SFA gives you an action plan so that you can immediately apply what you have learned.

What words of advice would you give someone who would like to become a publisher on Alison?

With the help of their dedicated publishing manager, Alison provides the best support. There are many publishing criteria that may appear daunting. These are necessary to ensure the quality of the course for the students.

What has been your most important lesson or discovery when it comes to online education programmes about money and investing?

Check to see if there is a person behind the online programmes with whom you can speak. Organise a face-to-face online meeting if necessary to better observe the instructor.

What are the biggest misconceptions about money/finances and investing?

Underestimate the impact of inflation to your money and the power of compounding to your investment.

When is the best time for people to begin investing or taking charge of their finances?

Warren Buffett purchased his first stock when he was 11 years old. You can begin investing as soon as you make the decision to do so.

Students learn from their teachers/tutors. Any lessons you have learned from your students?

My students have taught me a lot. To name a few:

  • They can achieve anything they set their minds to.
  • They can achieve anything they set their minds to. I should not rule out any possibilities.
  • Pay attention to the students.
  • It is acceptable to say “I don’t know.”
  • Keep it lighthearted and value the relationship

What lessons have you learned from your mentor, John Yii?

The five most important lessons I’ve learned from my mentors:

  • Take responsibility. Being held accountable prevents me from procrastinating.
  • Learning from one’s mistakes. Learning from my mentor’s mistakes keeps me from making the same ones. This is priceless because it would have cost me money and wasted a lot of time.
  • Inspiration. The trading and investing journey is fraught with ups and downs. When I falter, my mentor encourages me to stay the course.
  • Consult with others before acting. Before taking action, talk to the other students in the group to increase my chances of success.
  • Receptive to feedback. My mentor provides me with direct, constructive feedback. He had high expectations of me.

What can Alison and its learners look forward to from SFA in the coming year to two?

SFA would like to expand in two areas. We want to create a community where everyone can share and learn from one another’s investing strategies. Second, we’d like to find more investment projects for our students. As a result, we are seeking business partners for investment opportunities.

Any last words you’d like to share with our learners?

You don’t have to do this alone like the Lone Ranger. If you would like to be a part of the SFA community or establish a business partnership with us, please contact us at [email protected]

Money is not about being able to buy things, but is a means to afford you choices in how you want to live. Changing money habits and how you think about money does this for you. When you are independent, you can make your money work for you, and retire early.

 

Film Club: ‘What the Pandemic Can Teach Us About Endings’

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Do you think we will ever feel like the pandemic is really over? Or, do we need to rethink our need for Hollywood endings?

What Is the Purpose of Teaching U.S. History?

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Schools have been caught up in spirited debates over what students should — and should not — learn about the country’s history.

Lesson Plan: The Debate Over the Teaching of U.S. History

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In this lesson, students will learn why the teaching of history is under the microscope and how debates in school board meetings and statehouses across the country have affected social studies teachers.

Broadway Favorites

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What are your favorite Broadway musicals, whether you’ve seen them live or not?

Word of the Day: epicure

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This word has appeared in four articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

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