5 Professional Development Tools That Job Seekers Really Need

5 Professional Development Tools That Job Seekers Really Need

This is an executive summary of an article written by Mark Anthony Dyson for Lensa about professional development tools. This is a link to the original.

The article from Lensa Insights discusses the importance of professional development for job seekers and lists several tools that can be used for this purpose¹. Here’s a summary:

Professional development is crucial for career advancement. It’s often expected that professionals continually develop their skills with the latest standards and technology¹. While some companies support HR professional development, many professionals see these tools as an investment¹.

The top three areas employees want from their professional development are management and leadership, professional certifications, and technical skills training¹. Many employees would change jobs to work for a company that supports professional development¹.

The article lists several platforms offering low-cost or free resources for professional development¹:

1. LinkedIn Courses: Offers one month of premium membership free to all users, which includes access to all LinkedIn Learning courses¹.
2. Google Certificates: Most courses cost $49 per month for six months, while others are free but the certification exam costs $200¹.
3. Books (Free App): Libby is a free mobile option with audio and e-books. You can use your local library card to sign up and sign out books via the app¹.
4. YouTube: A free resource that often offers a selection of what’s popular in an industry or skill¹.
5. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a landmark legislation designed to strengthen and improve our nation’s public workforce system¹. It helps Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, get into high-quality jobs and careers, and assists employers in hiring and retaining skilled workers.

   The WIOA provides job seekers with access to employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market¹. Investing in your professional development can open up more opportunities and lead to career growth¹.

Remember, investing in your professional development can open up more opportunities and lead to career growth

 

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