The Qualification Boost
Technical professions, accounting and administration are just some of the fields in which an official qualification can help advance your career. Qualifications are generally less time-consuming and expensive than degree programs but whatever industry you are working in, they can be a vital part of proving that you have the skills required to perform. Even if you are applying for a job in a different industry, gaining an official qualification shows potential employers you have demonstrated the skill, effort and have the dedication to achieve outstanding results.
Connecting with Friends & Colleagues
Whenever you are at a crucial juncture in your career, it’s important to also have people help you make critical decisions. If you are out of work or struggling with your career, then connecting, or re-connecting, can offer most job seekers potential for more assistance, a broader reach of contacts, moral support and keep you in touch with what is going on in the wider working world.
The Value of an MBA
MBA courses build on the foundations of your work experience and, by providing new skills and knowledge, enable students to make the transition to a higher level of responsibility and salary. MBA students typically find they can make significant career progression for a number of years after their degree, boosted by an in-depth knowledge of either a function or role and a specific industry type.
According to Nigel Banister, Chief Global Officer, Manchester Business School, a part-time MBA is an excellent option to aspire business leaders to secure a better management position during the economic downturn without high cost. A good MBA programme will help equip the top elite with more business knowledge, enhance its network and skill set to make the best management decision. In order to fulfil this, a triple accredited, flexible, and international MBA is important especially in this global economy.
Consult with Career Recruiters
With an explosion of job seekers competing for fewer jobs, many people are turning to recruiters to try to tap into and find new opportunities in the job market. Recruiters can be your best friends during a job search – a good recruiter can help you find jobs that you might otherwise not know about, which will save you from having to constantly keep your eyes open in looking for available positions. Recruiters can also look at your skill set and suggest positions that would suit you that you didn’t even think about before.
When looking for recruiters, a good rule of thumb to follow is to try to find the recruiters that specialize within your industry or area of interest and make sure to take care in providing all of the necessary information to make it as easy as possible for them to work with you. Always follow up as well, as recruiters can be looking after thousands of candidates and hundreds of positions.
Improve Your Business English Skills
If you are already in a position where you use English on a frequent basis or have worked in an international environment before, consider taking classes in accent reduction or American and European business etiquette.
‘International communication skill is indispensable in today’s global business climate, especially for those who want to develop their careers,’ said David Tedone, Principal Instructor of UCLA Extension Tokyo Center. ‘International communication skill requires not only ability in the English language but also business knowledge strategy including cross cultural awareness, communication strategy and business acumen.’
Learn a third language
Approximately 90% of people registered on Ecentral identify themselves as having business-level English skills. English remains the most popular language to learn in Japan and globally, studying English as a second language continues to see a huge surge in demand. However, with the continued rise of new economies, especially in Asia, the demand for people who can speak other languages will also rise and offer new opportunities.
Ecentral has already seen jobs with Chinese, French and Spanish language skills listed as part of the key skills required to apply. Though jobs like this remain limited in number for now and English remains commonplace for many hiring companies, the option to learn a third language is becoming more and more compelling every day.
Taking concrete steps such as these help create the opportunities to change your career and professional life, demonstrate your commitment to potential employers and lead to a bright future.