What is it?
I often hear people claim to be lifelong learners. It’s a cliché that is frequently seen on resumés, LinkedIn profiles and e-portfolios (such as this one). In today’s rapidly changing world, demanding up-to-date skills, knowledge and technical expertise, it is a quality that employers seek out. But what does it really mean?
Wikipedia defines lifelong learning as:
Lifelong learning is the “ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated” pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Therefore, it not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development, but also self-sustainability, as well as competitiveness and employability.