Deciding where to invest your money has never been tougher; property, stocks and shares and even high street banks don’t seem to offer the security or return that many of us are looking for. Training and skills experts, Pitman Training are recommending that if you want to secure your future, one of the safest financial investments is in yourself.
Claire Lister is managing director of Pitman Training Group. With over 100 training centres throughout the UK and Ireland, the company has considerable experience in helping people to develop new skills and increase their earning potential. Claire says; “Our experience shows that people who invest in themselves and their skills always see a return on investment. Whilst training involves far more than a financial injection of capital – you need to commit time, energy and hard work into training – the potential returns can be enormous.”
Pitman Training is urging people to focus on themselves this winter in order to reap the rewards before spring arrives. Anyone wishing to boost their promotion prospects, kick-start their career or change direction can register at their local centre for a free career consultation. An experienced training advisor will provide practical recommendations on training which could help the individual plan for a happier and more successful working life. By using the colder months as an opportunity to invest in themselves, people in could end up with a raft of new skills, an impressive CV and a vastly improved earning potential.
“As the world of commerce and industry becomes tougher, employers are becoming more and more demanding,” explains Claire. “They want staff who are well-skilled and prepared to invest in themselves and their personal development. Many bosses are looking for candidates whose CV shows that they have proven, practical, office-focused skills which will enable them to hit the ground running when they start a new job. In a challenging economic climate bosses can’t afford to take chances on people who don’t have certificates to back up their skills and experience.”
“Importantly, learning a practical new skill which will really enhance your career prospects needn’t take forever,” continues Claire. “The Pitman Training approach means that you can start a course as soon as you’re ready – you don’t have to wait for the start of a new term. You learn at times that suit you and can complete your course as quickly, or slowly, as you want to, fitting your studies in around work or personal commitments.”
“For example, if you’ve decided on a career as a legal secretary, you could opt to study for a full time Legal Secretarial Diploma. Within 7 to 12 weeks you will have all the specialist skills that any employer would be looking for from a legal secretary and the certificate to prove it,” Claire says. “Alternatively if you already work in an office environment and want to enhance your promotion prospects while you work, you could study part time for the Microsoft Office Plus course. In 7 to 12 weeks you’ll cover advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook and be ready to show any employer that you really mean business.”
Courses on offer at Pitman Training range from basic computing and keyboard skills to advanced secretarial diplomas, book-keeping and even web design. Technical IT courses, including MCSA, MCSE and A+ are also available for those wishing to pursue a career as computer engineers.
Genesis Business College offers the full range of Pitman Training Courses in Carlow, Gorey, Kilkenny and Wexford.