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When was the last time you prioritized learning something to help advance your career?
If you're like most people, you probably can't remember. After all, work is busy, life is busy—and every day we're making decisions about how to spend our time. Should you pick up an extra shift or go grocery shopping? Stay late at work or keep your weekly date night?
Carving out 30–60 minutes to learn a new career skill may not feel urgent today—but these are exactly the skills that can help elevate your role and your salary in the future. Even more importantly, the skills that make employees truly irreplaceable are often overlooked because they’re not technical—they’re strategic.
According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report, the ten most difficult skills for companies to replace when an employee leaves are:
- Business strategy
- Strategic planning
- Sales management
- Project planning
- Operations management
- Marketing strategy
- Management
- Business development
- Negotiation
- Team leadership
Not surprisingly, these are the exact types of learning topics NSH members recently expressed interest in—which is why all NSH members now have access to the NSH Career Skills Series webinars. These on-demand webinars are completely free to members and available through the NSH eLearn.
Presented by professionals who understand the histology field firsthand, each session offers real-world advice, insider tips, and actionable strategies. The series goes beyond technical expertise, focusing on the soft skills and career planning required to build a long, fulfilling professional life.
Here’s what’s included:
How Do I Get Started?
Presented by Toysha Mayer, D.H.Sc., MBA, HT(ASCP)
Essential strategies for job seekers—from writing a standout résumé and acing interviews to understanding your value in salary negotiations.
I've Got the Job… Now What?
Presented by Michelle Bell, HT(ASCP)CM
A focus on soft skills crucial for career success: communication, time management, teamwork, and professional conduct.
How Do I Advance in My Field?
Presented by AnnaStacia Penrod, PhD, MBA, HT(ASCP)
Learn how to grow within your current role, pursue certifications, and strategically position yourself for advancement.
Ready to invest in your career? The NSH Career Skills Series webinars are now available on demand, free to all members, via NSH eLearn.
Written by: Ashley Stewart, Membership & Publications Manager
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