I am 26 and have worked in human services for about five years, before I took a break and went into merchandising. I am at that aweful point in my career, where I realize that the training and education I have so far, is not enough to give me the extra boost I need.
I was recently interviewed for a really good supervisor position and bombed the leadership question and realized that I don’t have enough leadership skills and experience to move much higher. I really can’t afford to accept a lesser position and I am afraid I am not going to have a job in March! My company supplies the Home Depot- and you know, the housing crunch right now…
Will six- sigma make me more marketable? My Plan: (Potential ironic Career change.)
Get SIx Sigma Certification (Lean)
Get Certification in property management (Despite housing crisis, commercial and apartment estate still strong)
Get real- estate license
IS this enough?
Or do everything else above and get helathcare management license
2 responses so far ↓
1 guy_in_calif
Yes, most Fortune 500 companies value Six Sigma expertise. It’s not everything but it’s an extra bonus to help in getting hired or for salary negotation.
2 Don B
Any continuing education you can get will make you more marketable. There are a ton of online courses addressing management/leadership and the skill development you’re talking about. A lot of them are not as expensive as Six Sigma either.