Grow, Change, Evolve

Joan Reeves — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:47:03 +0000

A lot of people are worried about their jobs in this economy. Many have been laid off, and others fear this may happen. One way an employee can gain peace of mind, whether looking for a new position or concerned about hanging on to the one they’ve got, is to learn new skills in order to be ready to land a new job or to impress their current employer with new skills thus speaking of a commitment to the present job.

World Has Changed

Face it, the world isn’t the same as when your grandfather had a career encompassing 20 or 30 years with the same employer. It’s not uncommon now for someone to change positions every few years as businesses grow, decline, merge, or go under. The smart business person anticipates changes in the marketplace and positions him or herself to take advantage of these changes.

Handwriting On The Wall

Dr. Spencer Johnson wrote in the national bestseller Who Moved My Cheese? that there are seven rules about The Handwriting on the Wall. One rule is to “adapt to change quickly.” An effective way to do this is to take courses to increase your job readiness. Learn.com offers online courses that help you do this.

Different Levels Of Courses

They offer different levels of courses. Some like Business, IT, Healthcare and more are created by the management and staff of Learn.com. Others are Member Created Courses in the areas of Professional and Personal Development, Science, Math, Health, Travel, and others. Accredited Courses are designed to help you gain certifications in the areas of Business Management and Administration, Finance, Law, Public Safety and Security. They truly have something for everyone.

Learn.com Personal Edition

In June of this year, they debuted the Learn.com Personal Edition, a system designed to assist anyone who wants to improve skills for specific job profiles and thus receive a job Skill Score numerical rank. This numerical ranking gives employers an additional tool, along with a resume, to evaluate job seekers.

Website Resource

Visit their comprehensive website, and you’ll discover Learn.com has been used by government and Fortune 500 companies for years. Check out the many different courses offered. You can even suggest a course you’d like to see. I’ve been thinking about suggesting a professional etiquette course because so many job seekers don’t seem to know the proper way to conduct their communications with potential employers. You can even call them at the number posted on the site.

Takeaway Truth

Change is a part of your personal and professional life. The happiest people evolve and grow, embracing change.

Joan Slings Words » skill_learning

Grow, Change, Evolve