Networking Support thread for the unemployed: Spring 2014

[shortylickens]

Anything for 2023?
Not asking exclusively for myself. I got a sweet job making 16 bucks an hour and no benefits to construct industrial air conditioners that keep essential computers running.

 

[Kaido]

"Google just dropped NEW career courses that could replace your 9-5. Free. Certified. Job-ready in weeks." (thread)

1. Google Cybersecurity Certificate
2. Google Data Analytics Certificate
3. Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate
4. Google IT Certificates
5. Google Project Management Certificate
6. Google UX Design Certificate

https://twitter.com/x/status/1962895667984290141

 

[Kaido]

For the "big picture", I have some really useful articles on careers in the post below. I used to work in the career field & still do "how to choose a career" presentations (mainly to student groups).

* There are over 12,000 unique types of jobs in America (in more detail)
* There are currently 7.4 million job openings in America

https://www.reddit.com/r/kaidomac/comments/qqzjc2/job_resource_guides

 

[fralexandr]

"Google just dropped NEW career courses that could replace your 9-5. Free. Certified. Job-ready in weeks." (thread)

1. Google Cybersecurity Certificate
2. Google Data Analytics Certificate
3. Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate
4. Google IT Certificates
5. Google Project Management Certificate
6. Google UX Design Certificate

https://twitter.com/x/status/1962895667984290141

Not really free unless completed in 7 days during the free trial?

 

[Kaido]

Not really free unless completed in 7 days during the free trial?

Marketing gimmick for sure! However, at $50/mo (no subscription required) for unlimited access, this is by FAR the cheapest IT professional development certification that I've come across, especially for one that has real-world translation into usable skills & eventually degrees:

Choose Your Learning Path | Career Skills

Grow your skills with Google Skills Boost learning paths. Explore Google Cloud training certifications and more to gain expertise in Cloud technologies.

career.skills.google

Kompetenzen für die digitale Zukunft - Google Zukunftswerkstatt- Grow with Google

Digitale Weiterentwicklung für Unternehmen und Berufstätige: Die professionellen und praxisnahen Trainings der Google Zukunftswerkstatt vermitteln digitale Kompetenzen für die digitale Welt von heute und morgen.

grow.google

Home | Career Skills

Google Career Skills hosts online learning content brought to you by experts at Google. You’ll have unlimited access to educational content developed by Google experts that will help you master in-demand skills, build artifacts for your resume, and earn a certificate to showcase to employers.

career.skills.google

Also on Coursera: (financial aid is available)

Google Professional Certificate Training Programs

Get professional training from Google. Gain job-ready skills in UX design, project management, data analytics, and IT support. Earn a career certificate.

www.coursera.org