Are you missing out on a FREE Harvard education? One thing that can really impress a potential employer is your dedication to lifelong learning. I've written/edited over 1000 resumes in the past 2 years and followed up with my clients for results. One thing I've heard is that employers like seeing that you are self-motivated to continue learning. I've taken courses from Edx.org, Coursera.org, and Udemy.com. I also created specific courses for non-profit marketing that many people took. Did I mention FREE? While you most likely won't get a certificate, you DO get the training and can list the course on your resume. This shows a) motivation, b) ability to learn, c) willingness to go the extra mile. Who wouldn't want to hire someone like that? If you are laid off, furloughed, or even on maternity leave, take the time and learn! Google free online courses and sign up today. It might be the one thing that differentiates you from the herd. Cheers Joanne Rosen, MAAC (Earned at 46 years old) www.analyticadvantagecc.com

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Joanne Rosen

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Resume Writer Extraordinaire!

11/24/20 at 7:48PM UTC

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Are you missing out on a FREE Harvard education? One thing that can really impress a potential employer is your dedication to lifelong learning. I've written/edited over 1000 resumes in the past 2 years and followed up with my clients for results. One thing I've heard is that employers like seeing that you are self-motivated to continue learning. I've taken courses from Edx.org, Coursera.org, and Udemy.com. I also created specific courses for non-profit marketing that many people took. Did I mention FREE? While you most likely won't get a certificate, you DO get the training and can list the course on your resume. This shows a) motivation, b) ability to learn, c) willingness to go the extra mile. Who wouldn't want to hire someone like that? If you are laid off, furloughed, or even on maternity leave, take the time and learn! Google free online courses and sign up today. It might be the one thing that differentiates you from the herd. Cheers Joanne Rosen, MAAC (Earned at 46 years old) www.analyticadvantagecc.com

9 Comments

Anonymous

11/24/20 at 7:59PM UTC

brilliant idea!

Faith Smith

Controller in Kentucky

11/24/20 at 8:28PM UTC

Thanks for sharing!

Krista Haugner Sieg, MBA

367

FairyGodBoss In Training. D & I Advocate.

11/24/20 at 9:11PM UTC

Love this!

Mandy Trouten

740

Everything at www.mariese-skincare.com

11/24/20 at 9:14PM UTC

Thank you. I'm going to check it out and plan on bookmarking it. Also check out MIT's free courses. :) https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/find-by-topic/

Karin

157

Women in STEM Advocate

11/24/20 at 9:24PM UTC

Love this idea! Thank you for sharing, Joanne.

Tina Callison

What is your resume saying about you?

11/24/20 at 9:25PM UTC

For anyone with a paid LinkedIn account, the LinkedIn Learning courses are also worth checking out. Plus, when you complete them, it shows up on your LinkedIn profile (if you want it to), which again makes it easy for recruiters or hiring managers looking at your profile to see that you are dedicated to continuing education.

E. Elder

154

Opinions expressed are my own

11/24/20 at 10:18PM UTC

You rock, Joanne...thanks for sharing!

Lori Buckely

Creative Thinker & Transparent Problem Solver

11/25/20 at 3:03PM UTC

I also enjoy Plurasight and Coursera - the certificate world vs degreed world is going to be an interesting dynamic in the future.

Lisa

Concierge Coach in Connecticut

11/25/20 at 10:40PM UTC

Coursera is great! I highly recommend Yale's course, "The Science of Well Being". I've read that it's the most popular course in Yale's history. It's a self-paced course and its free!