ONE PARTICULAR COURSE CAN EARN YOU DIVERSE OPPORTUNITY

Do you wonder sometimes what is holding you back from finding a great job? The answer is probably your skills or your experience. After all, these are the things that employers look for in staff.

 A great way to prove to employers that you have adequate and up-to-date skills that will be valuable to their business is by getting a registered and recognized qualification. I know, education takes time and money, and that’s time and money that not everyone has. However, education is diverse these days, and lots of education providers offer part-time and online short courses. A short course can give you the skills you need to find employment, or to find better employment.

To be sure that the qualification you are studying for will lead to gainful employment, you should focus on a skill that is widely applicable and in high demand. Right now, that means information technology related skills. Every industry and almost every business has a need for IT skills and for computing specialists, because very few people work without the aid of computers and IT these days. Becoming IT qualified will mean you that are eligible for a whole range of jobs right away. Technological skills can be combined with practical and service based skills as well to show your diversity.

If you’ve dreamed of working in the service industry, then a certificate in hospitality or retail might be for you. Hospitality qualifications include things like food processing certificate, diploma of hospitality, commercial cookery, kitchen operations, and management studies for culinary staff. These skills can lead to a stellar career in catering, restaurant ownership or management, or chefing. Combine one of those with management training and you’ll be on your way to becoming the boss.

A short course in project management could land you a lucrative role in the construction or consulting industries, and includes skills like risk assessment and management, human resources and contract procedures. Roles eventuating from qualifications like this are things like project coordinator, team manager, management officer, and project administrator, which are all very widely applicable roles.

Courses in business administration, business management, and basic accounting will make you very employable straight away, as these are indispensable business skills. A first aid course is an occupational requirement in most industries, so being able to put a first aid qualification on your CV will look good for employers. For extra employ-ability, research skill shortages in your area and apply yourself to fulfilling them. Skill shortage areas often include things like childcare, nursing, mechanic and machinist workers and trade workers. Most of these skills are attainable through short courses, trainee-ships or apprenticeships. Finding employment might seem like a grueling and difficult task, but you’ll make it easier for yourself by getting practical skills and hands on experience.