What Is Multitasking?

February 02-2009:

What Is Multitasking?

Definition:

The ability to do more than one thing at a time.

The human organism has the innate ability to do more than one thing a time. That is why most of us can walk, take note of the traffic lights, and those around us, so as not to bump into someone while walking on the street. That is basically doing three things simultaneously. Even those with certain physically disabilities can do several things at once.

Can you concentrate on more than one thing?

Concentration is the ability to focus on a certain thing, object, or situation. Giving it your un-divided attention. But at the same time, is also aware of what is happening around you, but not paying attention to any of it. That is how we are able to understand something deeply, as it is being taught to us, or as we read and follow the directions or gist of the subject.

Does multitasking matter in today's economy?

Yes indeed, it does matter. Especially with employment dwindling at the pace it is right now. One MUST educate oneself with as many skills, or abilities as is possible, in order to be more marketable in our quest for employment. Employers tend to go for experience, more employment skills, education ability, and know how.

And skip those who may never have had the work experience or skills, when seeking new staff to employ. This is just how employers behave when the volume of un-employed people are enormous or plentiful.

So if you have been recently dismissed from your job, try finding temporary employment. This helps you acquire more needed employee skills, and makes for a better RESUME too. Too many skills are never too much. The more the merrier. This also shows future employers that you have multitasking experience also.

Derryck.
NYC.