Vocational training to orient future career

Why do students who have a diploma in hand still not have enough qualifications to work? What do they lack and what should they do to be ready to accept the challenges of their first job? In fact, a degree is not enough to apply for a job. A degree is very necessary, but it is only a passport for a new graduate to enter life. What is more necessary and important is professional skills, professional knowledge, and the ability to integrate into the job. In this era, we must recognize that employers recruit people who know how to work, not people with degrees. If you do not have skills, you will lose in the race for a satisfactory job.

Ms. Le Bich Phuong, currently working as an assistant director for a software company, said: “I graduated from university with a degree in hotel and restaurant management but now work in marketing. So when I first started, I knew nothing about the business. I didn’t know what the company’s marketing process was like, what the brand was like, how to identify target customers, and I didn’t understand any of the technical terms. Everything was so new, I had to learn from scratch. Therefore, I made many mistakes and my work was much slower than everyone else’s. I didn’t absorb the work as quickly as those who had studied the business. Moreover, my company works in software, so I had to struggle to grasp the product. We have to face the truth that without expertise, it is difficult to work professionally.”

Benefits of professional courses

Furthermore, in today's ever-changing economy, career plans can change. So you'll be ready for anything.

Many students are still unclear about their career orientation after graduation. Many people choose to "blindly jump in", applying to any company that is recruiting, even though they are completely clueless about the job they have decided to apply for. "The job chooses the person, not the person chooses the job", that is the self-consolation of those who fall into that situation. But work is closely linked to your life. You cannot do a job that you do not like. If you do not know which field to choose, you can try to learn about a certain profession to see if you like it or not. And vocational courses are the opportunity for you to try your hand at a new field, and have a new opportunity thanks to the practical knowledge and training certificate you receive after the course.

Mr. Tran Van Binh, a communications officer at Vero, said about vocational training: “If you study, you will get used to the job faster and be less confused. Of course, people can still learn professional skills on their own if they know how. But self-study takes a lot of time, while attending a training course saves more time and expands relationships.”

Even if you have a job, your career goals don’t stop there. You need to take control of your career. To do this, you need to keep learning. Any vocational training can improve your chances of getting a better job and a more successful career. They will train you in a specific field and help you gain the necessary knowledge and skills. With an officially recognized certificate in hand, you can apply for the best jobs in that field and will have a better chance of succeeding in your chosen career path. It’s a challenge if you keep a positive attitude and keep expanding your professional knowledge whenever possible. What you learn today is the foundation for everything you do in the future.

Taking professional training courses will help you stand out from the competition. For example, when working in the PR field, if you have learned about public relations and event organization, you will have a higher chance of being hired than your competitors who are also new to the profession and have not attended any training courses. Improving your professional skills will help you increase your own value.

Mr. Dao Trong Ho, head of the branch human resources department of Thanh Cong Security and Bodyguard Services LLC, said: “Learning skills while still in school is very necessary because it helps us a lot when we start working. It will help us have a solid foundation, ready to learn new things. Those skills will help students be much more confident when entering a challenging working environment.”

When can you start taking professional courses?

You can take professional skills courses while still in school to get an orientation and vision for your future job. Otherwise, you can register for training courses while waiting for graduation or right after graduation, because you have not started working yet. But if you are already working, you can still supplement your professional knowledge with evening courses. It is best to register for courses with official certificates from universities, colleges, intermediate schools, and vocational schools. This certificate can help you have more prospects for a better job.

Mr. Ho advised: “Third and fourth year students can take professional courses. In the field of human resource management, I see that those who are equipped with basic skills will have a much greater advantage when taking on a job than those who are groping around on their own. I regret that I did not take a professional training course before starting work. The ability to recruit, identify recruitment sources, and the management ability of those who have taken professional courses are better than mine when I first started working. They also progress faster.”

Bui Tran Ca Dao