I am working my way through this program on entrepreneurship and think that you might find it it useful, too. It delves into the basic concepts and concerns of being an entrepreneur and might just give you some ideas on how you might create your own business.
I believe that entrepreneurship is one of the driving factors of careers today, regardless of whether you are working for yourself or within a traditional corporate environment. You have to DO for yourself as much as you DO for your company or you risk being left out in the cold when the company no longer needs you or your skills. Don’t be caught off-guard. Start thinking like and entrepreneur today!
The new entrepreneurs by The Open University
Course Description
Whether you’re thinking of starting your own business, looking to improve one you already own, or are simply interested in understanding more about how the business world works, this learning pathway is a storehouse of ideas, techniques and real-life stories to inspire and inform.
It includes resources to help you assess and evaluate an idea using comprehensive, practical techniques, and explore a range of business types – from home-workers and ‘mompreneurs’, to family businesses, social enterprises and ‘lifestyle’ entrepreneurs. It also looks at entrepreneurial psychology. What are the qualities you need to succeed? What are the downsides to being your own boss, and how can you prepare for them?
Here is another educational opportunity that has nothing do with computer science at all. (LAUGH) This show some of the depth of the curriculum available on iTunes U.
Writing creatively: plays
by The Open University
Course Description
For those interested in English language or literature, or with ambitions to write plays, the creative activities throughout this learning pathway provide an overview of the process of playwriting – from capturing ideas through to character, structure, dialogue, stage directions and editing.
Leading contemporary British playwrights, including Alan Ayckbourn (the most performed living English language playwright), Bryony Lavery (also author of ‘The Woman Writer’s Handbook’), and Willy Russell (‘Educating Rita’) give tips and practical advice on how to write plays. Their tips include how to read, watch and understand plays – using examples from Shakespeare, Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ and Caryl Churchill’s ‘Top Girls’.
This pathway encourages experimentation as well as learning by reading and questioning. You will also be able to listen to linguistics professor David Crystal at the London Globe Theatre re-evaluating Shakespeare by exploring the original pronunciation.
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Here is what I had to say during this week’s #careerchat. You can join in each Tuesday at 1pm EDT/10am PDT using your Twitter account.
- @bizMebizgal: TODAY Topic: What are the top mistakes that people make when job searching? Join us from 12-1 CST. See you soon! #careerchat
- Build the the Career You Deserve! It’s time for #careerchat
- @bizMebizgal It has been the tagline for my podcast for years now. I truly believe it, too. Everyone deserves a great career! #careerchat
- Be open to opportunities outside your usual realm of work that present themselves. Don’t just ignore them. Could be new career!
- Also, don’t just take the first job offered. Make sure it takes your career in the direction you want to go.
- In job search, just like relationships, seeming too desperate can kill your chances.
- @Tiffany_Rainbow Yes, mis-addressed letters can easily happen when you are creating multiples. Must carefully proof.
- Re: misaddressed letter – Have a “process” to step through each letter individually so this doesn’t occur.
- @YouTern Networking also isn’t just about “what can you do for me?” Help other and you will get help.
- Don’t think that you have to/should have the exact same job at another company. Job search is the time to experiment and grow.
- @DaveYouTern Well, actually, I think job search is all about YOU. It is finding a job that fits your wants, needs and desires.
- @DaveYouTern Yes, you are trying to fit company’s needs, but also trying to find a great fit for you. Should be balance between
- For many years we have labored under the concept that “company over all”, but we need to break away from that.
- @bizMebizgal Important to internalize what you know so that it becomes a part of who you are. You should be able to share your..
- …knowledge and skills automatically. I can talk about new media extemporaneously because I have done it so often.
- Re: wide range of skills - @BethAnneEretto I think it makes you more employable as you simply have more options of possible jobs
- @bizMebizgal Yes, repetition sticks your career story in your mind and also make you think and discover what you truly want.
- As an exercise I sometimes list out everything I want out of a dream job, then try to find something that fits.
- Good exercise to do with my career consulting clients, too. You never know unless you think about it.
- Yep, it makes them think. Then, at least, you can aim in that general direction. I call it the Career Compass!
- I have a Kindle booklet coming out on the Career Compass as a tool to guide your career. I use the idea a lot.
- I don’t think you can convince someone who is biased against older workers. Need to find more willing people.
- I think a LinkedIn profile is just one more tool in the toolbox and costs you nothing to create. Could be useful so do it
- You may need to do some of that work for freelance clients to gain experience you can then show to others.
Great advice on all levels — especially the part about tech knowledge being increasingly important. I have been saying that for years and it is great to see someone else who feels the same way. — Douglas
4 Ways Current Labor Trends Will Impact Your Career
Seen on Alexandra Levit’s Water Cooler Wisdom by Alexandra Levit
Here are the main points.
- Education Pays
- Tech Knowledge is Increasingly Important
- Ongoing Training is Essential
- Career Planning is the Name of the Game
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