Education as Value for Your Job Search

People like to talk about the value in the things they possess. “That new car I just got has great value.” Value can basically be defined as something which has sustained worth, whether quantitative or qualitative. As job seekers, we want to show our future employer that we have value, that we have worth and are worthy to them in either a quantitative or qualitative manner, perhaps both! If you are good at sales, you will want to show on your resume that you will be valu(able) to an employer because of your ability to close sales, to generate leads, and provide superior customer service. These are what employers are looking for, and your cover letter, resume, and interviews are the opportunities you have to show the employers what kind of value you bring to the table.
Value can also be found in educational pursuits that you undergo. One of the biggest critiques from the non-traditional student (i.e. people over the typical college ages of 18-22) is that they don’t see the value in going back to school. It’s a lot of time, energy, and money. “If I go back to school now, what if I land a great job and will have to drop out of school anyway because of time?” That’s a valid, and common, concern. But I would counter that argument by asking: what if you don’t? What if you don’t get that job you are hoping for and spend the next year (or more) continuing to look for work. Wouldn’t it be more effective to have the educational credentials to show on your resume that you are able to do the job you are applying for…perhaps the job you didn’t get because of lack of education….to show your VALUE to an employer? I think so, and I would encourage job seekers out there to look again at going back to school to increase their knowledge base, perhaps learn new skills, and become more marketable…in essence, create value for yourself.
At the Accounting and Business School of the Rockies, we offer 6 three to four month Certificate programs for you to create value in your job search and in your job. We offer Professional Bookkeeping, Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Call Center/Customer Service, Office Skills, and Microsoft Power User. Call us today to learn more about our small class sizes, our one-on-one attention from the instructor, and the affordability of our Certificates. We’re here to help you create value in your job search and the confidence in yourself to succeed. Call today! 303-755-6885