Continuous Learning

Education is a key aspect of professional success, whether you’re already established in a job position or you’re in your last years of college and want to have a head start in your professional career. Regardless of your case, it’s a fact that you’ll have to find a balance between both to gain access to better opportunities.

Keep reading this week’s newsletter and get some insight on how to mix education and professional development.

Having the right mindset

Mindset is a major game-changer when it comes to pursuing success, and when it comes to investing in your education, having a growth mindset is the perfect ally to keep your inner drive for continuous education and overcoming the challenges that may come with it.

Carol Dweck, a Stanford Psychologist and Professor, and author of the growth mindset concept, defines it as the ability to develop your skills through learning, practice, and resilience. This mindset not only motivates you to invest in your abilities and knowledge but also to use challenges and failure as a springboard to achieve your goals.

Read the following blog post from our Knowledge Center and learn more about myths, realities, and how to develop a growth mindset.

Balancing work and school

Learning and earning are common practices, especially among young workers. Around 80% of college students have decided to get a head start on their professional careers, regardless of their age and financial situation.

Working full-time and going to school has many benefits, whether you want to earn some extra money, receive a job offer after an internship, or acquire experience before graduating. Here are some major perks of becoming a “working learner.”

• Get financial support for living or school expenses
• Develop new skills and experience
• Gain professional networks
• Reinforce classroom teaching with on-the-job training

Although benefits are high and valuable, being a student with a full-time job is a challenging commitment that requires discipline, a high-achieving drive, and a strategic approach.

Check out this blog post and get more insight on how to succeed while working and studying.

Getting a certification

If you’re a professional in the mid- or long run but still want to invest in your growth, gaining a credential or certification is your option for continuous education. Although certifications are often underestimated, they highlight these aspects of your profile.

• Discipline and goal orientation
• Accountability for your career’s progression
• Resourcefulness with learning opportunities

Aside from being a powerful tool for acquiring knowledge, a certificate can also give you access to big rewards as they back up your skill set. Many times, certifications mean more for hiring managers than skills do along on a resume; even if you’re planning a career change, getting a certification can increase your chances of landing a high-paying job.

If you’re looking for high-paying certificates and credentials to widen your skill set, read the following article from our blog and start planning your on-the-job education.

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