Credit Crunch

With the difficult economic climate we are in, still dominating the news headlines and the high streets, deciding where to spend our hard earned money to get the best return, has never been tougher.
 
We recommend that if you want to secure your future and make a resolution that lasts, one of the safest financial investments is in yourself.
 
Lynne is Training Executive of Pitman Training in Forres.  Lynne has worked within the specialist training field for more than 20 years and so has considerable experience in helping people to develop new skills and increase their earning potential Lynne says; “Our experience shows that people who make the resolution to learn a new skill always see the benefits, both personally and in their bank balance.  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 Forres are urging people to focus on themselves this year in order to reap the rewards.  Anyone wishing to boost their promotion prospects, kick-start their career or change direction can register for a free career consultation.  An experienced training advisor will provide practical recommendations on training which could help you plan for a happier and more successful working life.  By using the colder months as an opportunity to invest in yourself, you 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. They want staff that 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. 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.  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 in Forres 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.
 
 Call us on 01309 676276 or e-mail us at forres@pitman-training.net  for more information.