Im interested in a course, where do I start

Im interested in a course, where do I start by Amber Rolfe Looking to get qualified, but not sure where to start? Whether you’re looking to learn something new, expand your skillset, or boost your employability by getting an industry-specific qualification, taking a course could be the answer. But how do you know which certification is right for you, and what do you need to do to get started?Here’s everything you need to know about taking a course, and our advice on how to start learning:What subjects can I study?You can get qualified in almost every subject imaginable from business, sales, and finance, all the way through to fitness, design, and healthcare.And it’s not just career-based courses you can do.You can also study topics that centre primarily on your personal development, focusing on areas such as self-esteem, presentation skills, stress management, and more.What qualifications are available?There are a wide range of qualification types available.These could range from accredited qualifications that a re awarded by a specific examining body (e.g. AAT for accountancy, CIPD for HR, NEBOSH for health safety) and degree level qualifications, to CPD qualifications that focus on building your knowledge in a particular area, but aren’t necessarily accredited.Accredited qualifications and degrees can be seen as industry prerequisites for a number of fields, from accountancy and HR, to IT and teaching.Although CPD qualifications aren’t often seen as industry standards, they’ll still help you to enhance your skillset, demonstrate your dedication to employers, and ultimately boost your employability.Levels of education: What do they mean?How long will it take?A course could last for anything from a few days to three or four years.Its duration will depend on how it’s structured, the qualification level, and the method of study â€" with courses that are studied full-time generally taking less time than those that are studied part-time.What type of course is right for me?How can I fit it around my schedule?Whilst some courses will be classroom-based, many of them can be studied online, remotely, and at your own pace.In fact, many course providers will make their course materials accessible from any device; so whether you want to study on your commute or for an hour before you go to sleep, there’ll be a way to make your course work around you.And with the increasing popularity of microlearning, an educational strategy focusing on delivering content in bite-size form (e.g. through quizzes, interactive games, apps), learning flexibly has never been easier.  How to: Fit work around studyingWill I have to pay to study?  This is entirely dependent on the course you choose.Whilst most accredited courses will come at a cost, CPD courses are likely to be more affordable, or sometimes even totally free.To get a better idea of whether a course is in your price range, simply search for your chosen subject on the reed.co.uk courses site, and adjust your budget using the f ilter.Five free courses you could start right nowSix ways to supplement your incomeWhat methods of study are there?When it comes to getting qualified, there’s more than one way to do it.Whether your learning style best fits to a classroom environment, or you’re happier working remotely at your own pace, there’s a course to suit you.Even if you choose distance learning, you won’t be going it alone. Most courses come with a dedicated tutor to answer any questions or provide assistance wherever needed.What are the benefits of taking a course?Taking a course isn’t only beneficial to your own personal development, it could also boost your CV and greatly improve your employability.Here are a few key reasons to start studying:You’ll figure out what job suits you. It’s not always easy to decide which career path suits you, especially if you don’t have any experience in the field you’re interested in. Taking a course is a great way to explore your passions and expand on you r knowledge, instead of diving blindly into a career.You could improve your earning potential. Taking a course is a great way to qualify for higher paid jobs and in many industries, a qualification is essential if you want to progress in your career. Not only will you be able to apply for higher-paying roles, it can also be used as leverage when it comes to negotiating a pay rise in your current position.You’ll quantify your skills. Whilst you might already have knowledge on a particular subject, proving that to employers isn’t always easy. An industry-recognised qualification solves this problem, allowing you to stand out from other applicants who may have similar skills â€" but aren’t yet qualified.You’ll have fun. Let’s face it, learning can be fun. And with a wide range of courses to choose from in a variety of subjects (even cat psychology), you’ll be able to find the perfect one to suit your interests. Getting qualified whilst having fun? What’s not to like?  Si x reasons you should start studyingFive benefits of personal developmentHow do I get started?OK, so you’re interested in starting a course. Now what?To find the qualification that suits you, simply browse all available courses here â€" adjusting your search according to your requirements.And, if you’re struggling to make a decision, just use our quick and easy ‘compare’ tool to sum up the differences between courses. You can also reach out to the course provider directly, or check our QA page, where you will be able to find answers to any questions you may have â€" or ask them for yourself.Ready to start learning? View all available courses nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the

What Skills Should I List On a Writing Resume?

What Skills Should I List On a Writing Resume?Is it possible to tell what skills should I list on a writing resume? It is, but if you know what skills you should be listing, it will make it much easier for job hunters to find the job that they want. Knowing how to write a resume will allow you to write more effectively and to create a resume that will help you land the job you want.A resume is the first thing you see when a potential employer sees your application. It will be the single most important aspect of your application. Therefore, it should contain the information that will help the employer choose you for the job. Therefore, knowing what skills to list on writing resume will play a large role in helping you land the job.There are many skills that employers look for when hiring. The best thing you can do is list all of them on your resume. However, don't list them all. You can't expect your resume to compete with hundreds of others. It will be more effective to focus on the skills that are most in demand by employers.In order to do this, you will have to write about the skills that you think are the most important. In order to make a persuasive case to the employer, you should do some research and gather information from people who have the skills that you think are most in demand. To be sure that you will be able to find information about these skills, you should begin your research before your job interview. Then, once you've learned about the skills that are most in demand, you can place them on your resume and make a persuasive case to the employer about why you should be hired.In addition to skills, you should also include the skills you feel are necessary for the position that you are applying for. This is often known as the 'utility skills'unique selling proposition' skills. You can list them on your resume. However, you should be careful that the list you put on your resume matches the skills that your prospective employer is looking for.One ex ample of skills that you might find to be a requirement for the job of your dreams would be some basic computer skills. This includes knowledge of Microsoft Word, the Internet, and Outlook. You may also want to list other computer related skills like using Word's 'add pictures' function, creating a resume, using Microsoft PowerPoint, working on a spreadsheet, or working with spreadsheets. However, even if you list these as a computer skill, your job will still depend on your ability to convey your point clearly and persuasively.What skills should I list on a writing resume? This depends on your unique situation. For example, if you're applying for a writing job as a part-time adjunct professor, you don't want to list 'writing skills' because your potential employer won't be expecting you to be a full-time adjunct professor. However, if you're looking for a job as a freelance writer, you may want to include 'writing skills' as one of your unique selling points. Because you'll likely be an independent contractor, you'll be competing against other freelance writers who aren't as good at marketing themselves as you are.As you can see, skills are not something that should be listed on a writing resume. Skills should only be listed if you're going to be the part-time adjunct professor that you're looking for. You don't want to confuse your potential employer with your list of skills because they may misinterpret it as something they can hire someone with.

4 Reasons You Wont Win That Talent

4 Reasons You Wont Win That Talent Over a decade ago, after the company I was working for in New York City was sold, I experienced something many people experience in their careers â€" unemployment. After moving to a new city where the industry I had previously worked in clearly didn’t exist, I was forced to start over again from square one. I embarked upon a number of job interviews, trying to keep an open mind. I knew I was starting over, and any job offer was an opportunity for me to prove myself and work my way up the ladder…or so I thought. I soon discovered that no matter how open-minded you are or how desperate your situation becomes, some jobs just aren’t worth your time. Now I’m not recommending that jobseekers become “job snobs” and refuse to accept opportunities they think are beneath them. Every jobseeker must decide what is or isn’t a good fit for his or her experience and education level â€" and as I said before, I was willing to take several steps back in order to make a new start. But just as candidates have certain responsibilities when interviewing, so do employers when offering a job. When these responsibilities aren’t met, it’s a clear warning sign that the candidate should continue his or her job search elsewhere. Had I known this many years ago, it would have saved me much time and frustration. Perhaps I can save a few jobseekers the same frustration by pointing out a few red flags. 1. Unwillingness to divulge job details One of the jobs I applied for during my period of unemployment simply stated it was an “advertising job,” but I was told I had to attend the interview in order to find out anything further. Since I had worked in advertising for the past several years, I figured I was a shoe-in. When I arrived, I found a large room full of people waiting to interview, and none of them were dressed in interview attire. Soon after, I was told the company was looking for people to sell coupon books door-to-door, and every jobseeker I spoke to was offered the job. Needless to say, I kept looking. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the only interview I went on without knowing the job details, but again, I wasn’t in a position to be picky. Some employers aren’t interested in your qualifications â€" they will hire anyone and everyone to compensate for high turnover, particularly for low-skilled commission-based positions. While this type of job can be lucrative for some, it’s not for everyone, and the fact that an employer is reluctant to give any job details before the interview is a definite warning sign. 2. Disorganization during the interview In another job interview, I again arrived to find a room full of people invited to interview for one position. We were then required to take a lengthy test to determine our level of knowledge of the industry and the job’s required skills. After completing the test, I sat down with the hiring manager who proceeded to ask me a series of questions that were completely unrelated to the job for which I was applying. Soon after, she realized she was interviewing me for the wrong position. A few days later, I called to inquire about the results of my test and the status of my application. I was told, “Yeah, everyone does well on that test,” and that they’d get back to me. Not surprisingly, I never heard from them again. Having witnessed the difficulty the employer had with recruiting and interviewing for one position, I can only imagine the problems the chosen candidate encountered after accepting the offer. 3. Inability to convey job requirements At one point during my job search, I answered an ad listing a number of job requirements that I easily met. After submitting my resume, I was asked to come in for an interview. Upon arriving and sitting down with the hiring manager, before being asked a single question, I was told that after closer scrutinisation, my skills were not a fit for the job’s responsibilities. Apparently, due to the hiring manager’s inability to effectively write a job ad or screen a resume, numerous candidates without the required qualifications were invited in for an interview, then immediately asked to leave. As frustrating as it was to have my time wasted, I was very glad I was made aware of the employer’s incompetence before being offered a position and having to deal with it as an employee. 4. Management can’t handle stress Before obtaining permanent employment, I worked a long-term temporary assignment that lasted several weeks. During this time, it was a normal occurrence for the manager of my department to have an emotional breakdown in her office. Several times a week, she would sob uncontrollably while on the phone, causing one of the employees to walk over and close her office door to give her some privacy. I never inquired about the reasons for her breakdowns as I knew my assignment would soon be coming to an end. However, I felt sorry for both her and her employees. No one in the department ever addressed it, and they all walked on eggshells around her. It made for an uncomfortable work environment that I was glad I would not be a permanent part of. After a number of false starts, I eventually landed in the recruiting industry, and nine years ago, I interviewed with a company with whom I’ve been happily employed ever since. While hindsight is always 20/20, working in recruiting makes one keenly aware of the responsibility of both the candidate AND the employer in a job interview. Just because the employer is the one making the hiring decision and paying the salary doesn’t mean they don’t have to sell themselves to the candidate. A top candidate has many options, and without top candidates, there can be no top employers. So a word of advice from a former candidate who’s made every possible mistake â€" choose your employer carefully, because your career accomplishments will never exceed your employer’s limitations.

How To Get Rich and Other Guru Scams Wont Help You -This Will.

How To Get Rich and Other Guru Scams Wont Help You -This Will. From the edge of the screen to elegant email pitches, youve been getting a barrage of I have your answers lies coming at you since you learned to read. Thats right, I said lies. The lies are that theres some magical, mystical formula that Guru X claims to have exclusive access to.   And theyre willing to graciously share it with you for the paltry sum of only . . .   And if you act now, theyll even include amazing extras. Have you fallen for more than a couple of those?   Do your eyes glaze over in awe of even the sight of these Ive got more money than you so Im obviously better cons?   If you answered yes to either of those, your bullshit meter has been failing you. And, about those who seemingly have it all, but in reality obtained it from Mommy and Daddy or by sheer dumb luck.   Ignore them.   Theres nothing there you want to emulate.   Like most of us, youre going to have to do this on your own. The Truth is (Already) Out There In the U.S., over $11 billion is spent annually on self-help alone.    And in a survey of over 250 large companies, it was found that the average amount expended for sales training exceeds $1 million. Of course, striving for self-improvement, training, and education are important.   But lets get real.   Theres very little new out there.   The core of all that information is based in human psychology, and and humans havent changed all that much, if my observations are correct.   Clearly, somebody is making a ton of money selling well, USED information. So how do you get over, around, or through that massive volume of information? Having been around the proverbial block a few times, heres my suggestions. Stop Hero Worshiping There are no heroes or gurus.   All of your answers are either already in you or easily and freely obtained.    Nobody, intentionally or otherwise, has developed a new and improved version of whats been floating around since Napoleon Hill wrote Think and Grow Rich and James Allen authored As A Man Thinketh.   Those were written in 1937 and 1903, respectively. Notice the common word in those titles.   Think.   That happens inside YOU. Take Action All that thinking by itself wont do you any more good than having the Guru think for you.   Unless youre a trust fund baby or lady luck has the hots for you, decide to take action.   Regular, preferably massive action to create what you want in your career and life. Even if youre on the right track, youll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers   Get Passionate I know, the word has been over-used.   So get angry, or unstoppable, or whatever word works for you.   Personally, I like the word passionate.   When youre passionate about what youre doing, youre excited about it, driven by it, determined to press forward even in spite of obstacles.   Think of that, and sprinkle it with a savory bit of joy and satisfaction.   Thats passion. Do Not Rinse and Repeat Thats on the shampoo bottle so they can sell more shampoo.    And thats why they sell $11 billion of self-help books and videos.   But more, often, isnt better, its just more.   And the law of diminishing returns kicks in pretty quickly. The point is, you dont need a library of books, videos, and training manuals.   You need just a few good ones that do a great job of delivering the information you want and need in a concise and usable form.   No fluff, no flash.   I think someone, somewhere said, the facts, Mam, just the facts.   He was right.  Conclusion:   There Are No Magic Bullets.   So Be One. Yes, we have our mentors.   We all need our teams and support networks, and collaboration is a powerful tool.   But in a very real sense, its up to you.   I believe that wholeheartedly, and for years I had this posted on my fridge: If you dont have a few of your own cherished reference books, of course I recommend the classics above.   Yes, they can come off as a little corny at times, but theyre both full of real nuggets.   The same nuggets the Gurus are selling for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Beyond that, I suggest getting some concise, well written volumes that get right to the meat.   Heres two examples of that that are recently published and Id recommend. Whens Happy Hour Stop!   Dont get all smiley and hopeful that you can read this and automatically hear a jackpot hit.   Its not about making life easy. The authors of Whens Happy Hour   Work Hard So You Can Hardly Work have created a slightly irreverent guide to navigating your way through our working world.   Whether you want the C-suite or just a great lifestyle, they get rid of all the smoke and mirrors and tell it exactly like it is. Remember that teacher, way back in high school, who spent hours lecturing on whatever it was and you understood . . . about zero?   And then someone explains it all in like 10 seconds and you suddenly get it all?   Yeah, thats what the Betches have created in Whens Happy Hour.   Go get it.   Youll thank me, and them. Consistency Selling I heard that.   I dont like sales.   Okay, go back to bed and stay there until you die.   Because life, all of it, everyday, is all . . . about . . . sales.   From getting people to like you to getting your dream job to picking out your casket, its all about sales.   You may as well stop fighting it and understand how it all works. Author Weldon Longs book Consistency Selling could easily replace all of the books or classes Ive ever consumed.    Check it out and youll see that sales has been given a bad rap.   Weldon lays out the essentials to what sales should be, which is relationship building and problem solving.   Not only will it provide you the tools to use yourself, but youll know what to expect when youre the customer. In summary, nobody has magic dust or magic wands or magic words.   It takes you, making a decision, and making it happen.   As Nike said,  

Why a General Ecu Resume Writing Service Is So Important

Why a General Ecu Resume Writing Service Is So ImportantThe necessity of a general Ecu resume writing service is quite undeniable; that's why there are a lot of companies that provide them. What this basically means is that the owners of these companies are going to help you make sure that you are equipped with all the relevant information about you, in the event that you require this in the future.Another important benefit of an Ecu resume writing service is that they will help you outline the different tasks that you may have been involved in during your career. This allows you to use the information that you got from it to highlight all of the important factors that you should consider when hiring someone to work for you.You can include your work history in your job application form in a way that makes it more convincing. In other words, you don't need to write a long paragraph just to explain what your most important achievements were.An Ecu resume writing service provider can al so help you negotiate a fair deal with your prospective employer. This is something that can be very difficult to do by yourself; you need to find out if there is something that they can offer you as an incentive for giving them the information that they are looking for.You can also look for the best resume writing service because they will give you a task to complete. They will usually go over all of the components that you need to put together for a successful job application.You can also ensure that you will not be wasting your time trying to find the various professional opportunities that you need. Instead, you can give them all of the important information in one spot and they will provide you with all of the right advice on what to do.And finally, a well-written resume will make it easier for you to get the job that you are looking for. Your potential employer is more likely to call you back when you have all of the information that you need about yourself.If you would like t o make your own resume then you can find a variety of great sites that can help you do this. Just remember that the information that you provide in the resume has to be concise and relevant.

Record Your Interview

Record Your Interview Do you want to improve your interviewing skills? My advice would be to conduct mock interviews. Want to dramatically improve your interviewing skills? Most of the biggest transformations in interviewing skills have come from clients who studied videos of themselves conducting mock interviews. The truth speaks for itself. Fortunately, its also backed up by strong reason: Interview feedback is typically shared verbally. Auditory learning is not as powerful as auditory and visual learning combined. When someone gives you interview feedback they only get one look to base their comments on. Someone can review you much better by replaying your interview. A recorded interview gives you an opportunity to watch multiple times, helping you see new areas for improvement each time. Having multiple mock interview videos gives you the added ability to see where you are making progress and where you arent over time. Hiring managers are conducting interviews in many different ways. One-on-one and face-to-face is still the standard but there are also phone interviews, web-cam interviews and even web-cam, panel interviews. Its important to practice the specific type of interview you expect to have and its important to record each one. Even though your real interview wont be taped, practicing with a video camera can help you focus or simulate the pressure you expect to feel. At the very least try it you may realize that recorded mock interviews may give you an advantage over all the other candidates trying to get the same job you are!

Circles - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Circles - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Ive had a lot of positive experiences with meetings where participants sit in a circle without a table. This is also the seating arrangement in Open Space meetings, and on the Open Space mailing list, theres been a discussion recently about what circles do for a meeting, sparked by a question from Chris. And heres my thinking on it. Ive noticed that sitting in a circle puts you in there 100%. There is no place to hide in a circle, which can be quite disconcerting to somebody who comes to a meeting expecting to just sit back and zone out. You can read an account by a participant in an Open Space meeting I facilitated here to get an idea of how this can feel (the story also happens to be really funny). Geometrically, circles minimize the surface to area ratio. If you want to fence in as large an area as possible and you only have a set amount of fencing materials make your fence a circle, this will give you the largest possible area inside the fence. What this means in a group process is not totally clear to me, but maybe it minimizes the exposure to the world outside the circle, keeping most of the attention inside. The reason that igloos are round (or spherical, rather) is that the round shape gives you the smallest possible surface, and thus the smallest heat loss. Circles can also create a lot of resistance. A lot of people react adversely when asked to sit in a circle. Some people think kindergarten, others think 12-step meeting. Usually this resistance evaporates after about 5 minutes, though. In my opinion, many of the benefits we see from circles are largely due to the fact that there is no table between participants. Im pretty sure that sitting at a round table is only marginally better than sitting at a square one. Im sure this is not news to anybody on this list, but to me, having no tables means: * a smaller distance between participants * you can see the whole body-language * you cant slump over the table and zone out Heres a funny thought: If you had Open Space meetings in space (in zero-g) participants could sit in a sphere, rather than a circle. That would fit even more people in :o) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related