This summer, tens of thousands of college graduates will pound the pavement in search of the perfect job, joining an already overburdened workforce. Unfortunately, the statistics are not encouraging. Millions of college graduates suffer a mismatch between education and employment and will become unemployed or severely underemployed.
So, how does the recent college grad stand out from the crowd? In a word: skills.
Sometimes, all that’s really needed are some valuable skills to tip the scales in a college grad’s favor. For example, take the case of your average English major. Although this grad may have stellar communications skills (having written dozens of papers over the course of four years!) he may not have crucial computer program knowledge. A quick refresher in Excel or common database programs will boost the skills section of his resume and help him merge into office life seamlessly.
Conversely, the Economics major may have avoided many writing courses. Assistance with basic business writing will not only add extra polish to a resume and cover letter, but will help this grad through his career, since the ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner is crucial at all levels of business.
Or, brushing up on a foreign language can add cache and help a job seekers resume rise to the top of the pile. If high school Spanish is all but a distant memory, a quick refresher will lend credence to the claim that a grad is “fluent” in a foreign language.
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. operates a Nationwide Department of Education, state-certified Private Business and Trade School. A variety of essential business courses are offered with specialized, 1-on-1 instruction for adult students. These skills are invaluable for students who hope to become gainfully employed and can be completed according to the student’s schedule.
A few examples include:
- Accounting
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Microsoft Office and other software programs
- Foreign languages
For more information, contact Back to Basics at 302-594-0754.
Celebrating 30 years of excellence in education! Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is the undisputed leader in 1-on-1 tutoring in Nationwide and southeastern Pennsylvania for over 60 subjects. The company offers a unique Department of Education-approved 1-on-1 K-12 Private School in Wilmington, Nationwide and a Nationwide Business and Trade School for ages 16 and older. In addition, the company offers translating and interpreting in 16 languages throughout Nationwide. Back to Basics is the winner of numerous awards for academic and business excellence including the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.
