Hi friends,
It is very hard to stand out from the growing pile of resumes in today’s tough job market. If you’re unemployed, consider learning a new skill to gain an advantage.
- First, look at your strengths to see how those might cross over into other fields or careers
- Then decide what other skills you need to succeed in that area and work on developing them
Here are five skills that might give you an advantage over other job applicants:
1. Project management:
If you’re unemployed and have management experience, consider getting certified in project management. The Project Management Institute certifies people with at least three years of experience in the field or 35 hours of related education.2. Human resources:
The Society for Human Resource Management offers courses on conflict resolution, recruiting and salary analysis. The trade organization also offers a certification exam that involves 24 to 36 hours of classroom instruction.3. Search engine optimization:
Web developers rely on “search engine optimization,” strategies designed to help sites rank higher in searches, to boost traffic to their pages. As more people find information through Google and Yahoo , search engine optimization, or SEO, has become an important marketing skill.4. Public speaking:
Consider polishing your presentation skills by joining your local chapter of Toastmasters International. The organization brings together groups of 20 people or fewer, who meet weekly to practice speeches and get feedback.5. LEED Certification:
Want to get ahead in real estate or construction?Applicants must learn about sustainable building and energy and water management to become certified.
Home sellers hire LEED-certified real estate agents to help them value eco-friendly improvements they’ve made. LEED-certified builders are tapping into demand for green development.
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