Career questions tagged career-building
What are the most practical daily study habits I can build right now to stay consistent, reduce burnout, and set myself up for getting into my dream college and building a successful future career long-term ?
My future vision for myself 10 years from now shows me standing inside the illuminated kitchen of the townhome located at 6601 Hunters Glen Road in Dallas Texas which demonstrates my development into a community-oriented architectural professional. The kitchen serves as more than a cooking space because it functions as my home's central space which shows my design preferences through its warm and welcoming design elements that create social connections. The open-concept layout of the space provides direct access to both the living room and dining area which makes it suitable for my planned cultural exchange dinners that will bring together neighbors from different backgrounds to exchange life stories and traditional recipes. The large windows create a well-lit area because they bring in soft Texas light which illuminates the quartz countertops where I will show immigrant children how to make mooncakes and spring rolls which my family taught me. The essential aspect of this space shows how I learned to create "soul" through all of my work. The home's clean lines together with its functional design create a purposeful effect which conveys warmth through its public areas that I design to be user-friendly and approachable while maintaining their fundamental purpose. The kitchen's glass doors open to the backyard area where I will grow the same slow-growing trees my grandmother taught me about because they demonstrate that both architectural and community development require extended periods of dedication. The townhome serves as my permanent residence while also showing my purpose to create designs that help people experience both safety and comfort in their home environments. I will continue to establish cultural connections through my volunteer work which I began in this space by sharing meals and conducting meaningful discussions with others.
Do employers see value in a Coursera/edX/MOOCs certificates?
I want to continue my studies to build my career and have relevant skills in my field, but it is hard to do in-class courses with a full-time job. This made me strongly consider taking online courses. I definitely think that further education is great for personal growth and learning new concepts and skills. Though I was wondering if employers actually see value in online courses and certifications, such as those on Cousera, edX, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Does it mean anything when they see it on a resume? #career #resume #job-application #career-building #education #certifications #online-courses