Post-Graduation Skills and Credentials?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by TonyM, Mar 8, 2010.

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  1. TonyM

    TonyM Member

    What are some useful credentials and skills someone can develop after graduation to stand out from all the other degree holding candidates, skills that you don't require another degree and which make a nice add-on to almost any degree? 25 years ago you were a hotshot if you could type or turn on a computer. 10 years ago you were special if you set up a simple small office network. What are some ways you can make yourself really valuable now, since so many people with nice degrees are fighting for jobs?
     
  2. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    The most common skills for every jobs are strong communication and speech. However, the skills are also pertaining to your specialty as well. If you're an IT, then technologies emerge almost daily; so you have to keep up with it.
     
  3. bazonkers

    bazonkers New Member

    If you are in IT, industry certifications are a must.
     
  4. emmzee

    emmzee New Member

    Agree with bazonkers, for IT workers certs are very useful, if not essential for some positions.

    I'm sure this has been posted here before but there is a list of "Resume Boosters" certificates and other credentials listed here:
    http://elearningpundit.com/?page_id=43
    Some of these might be good add-ons. Since that list was posted they have blogged about other options available here:
    http://elearningpundit.com/?cat=13
     
  5. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Certifications are valuable in virtually every field. I have a friend in the counseling field and she has opted to get a certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis (online through FIT) rather than ean a PhD. She has done some research and figured out that she can tap into a different market and possibly increase her earnings by 50%.
     
  6. You can never underestimate the knowledge of two or more languages. Berlitz, NYU and ACTFL have proficiency evaluations for several. NYU also has a certificate program with courses (EXPENSIVE!) for languages and translation.
     
  7. perrymk

    perrymk Member

    As already stated, certifications and languages are useful.

    Publications, preferably peer reviewed/refereed, are another distinction.

    Presentations at conferences.

    Getting your name recognized in a positive manner, whether through networking with friends, at conferences, etc., is probably the best "in".
     
  8. TonyM

    TonyM Member

    Thanks!

    Thanks for the useful tips. Languages seem like a way to improve your status without paying any fees other than testing for validation. The short-course certificates are a completely new idea for me. They seem like a way to try new areas without enrolling or spending a bunch of money.
     
  9. If that's what you're looking for, there is a thread somewhere on this board related to free online courses that lead to the issuing of a certificate of completion.
     
  10. TonyM

    TonyM Member

    Thanks...I'll look for those. Do you recall the name of the school or organization?
     

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