I'm completing my MBA at the end of May. As soon as that happens, I'll be on the hunt for a new job. However, I'm not naive enough to believe I'll be situated in a good job in June, July, maybe even August. I'll likely spend a bit of time remaining at my current job, broadening my search and lengthening my list of acceptable compromises until I find an acceptable option. Part of the reason my search is likely to be lengthy is because I have very little applicable experience. Most of my work experience is as a self-employed independent contractor. My only client was a law firm that is now out of business (and I didn't even have direct contact with them, so they're 100% useless as a reference!)
That brings me to the point of this post. Since I'll likely be continuing in my current job for a bit after graduation, I'll have some time to work on other things to improve my position in the job market. I figure I could potentially pick up some useful certifications during my transitional period. I have absolutely no idea what I want to be when I grow up. Seriously. Once I get this degree, my options are open. The MBA is very versatile, and I'm not dead-set on any particular position or industry (I have preferences, but no specific focus.) Since I'll likely be looking at middle-management, human resources, marketing, or entry-level executive positions, I figure certifications in business or technology applications could come in handy. I've looked into things like Six Sigma and Oracle Database Management (both are considerations, though expensive.) Technology can be tricky, though... since I have very little technical computer knowledge (I can learn, but some things are far beyond my grasp at the moment.)
Ideally, I'd like to find certifications that are potentially quick and inexpensive. Basically "read a book or two, then plunk down a couple hundred bucks for a test" sort of things. I know that means they'll likely be less useful... but I'm currently working for peanuts, and I may not have a ton of time to devote to additional studies. Less useful is still more useful than nothing at all!
I've been looking into this quite a bit over the last few weeks, and I plan on continuing to do so. However, coming to you guys for advice has rarely failed me in the past, and someone here usually has something valuable to offer that I hadn't considered myself. Any and all advice and suggestions are welcome! Personal experience is a plus, but not necessary!
That brings me to the point of this post. Since I'll likely be continuing in my current job for a bit after graduation, I'll have some time to work on other things to improve my position in the job market. I figure I could potentially pick up some useful certifications during my transitional period. I have absolutely no idea what I want to be when I grow up. Seriously. Once I get this degree, my options are open. The MBA is very versatile, and I'm not dead-set on any particular position or industry (I have preferences, but no specific focus.) Since I'll likely be looking at middle-management, human resources, marketing, or entry-level executive positions, I figure certifications in business or technology applications could come in handy. I've looked into things like Six Sigma and Oracle Database Management (both are considerations, though expensive.) Technology can be tricky, though... since I have very little technical computer knowledge (I can learn, but some things are far beyond my grasp at the moment.)
Ideally, I'd like to find certifications that are potentially quick and inexpensive. Basically "read a book or two, then plunk down a couple hundred bucks for a test" sort of things. I know that means they'll likely be less useful... but I'm currently working for peanuts, and I may not have a ton of time to devote to additional studies. Less useful is still more useful than nothing at all!
I've been looking into this quite a bit over the last few weeks, and I plan on continuing to do so. However, coming to you guys for advice has rarely failed me in the past, and someone here usually has something valuable to offer that I hadn't considered myself. Any and all advice and suggestions are welcome! Personal experience is a plus, but not necessary!
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