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Oct 03
2011

Continuing Education- An Asset to Your Career

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Posted by: Jonathan Saar on Oct 3, 2011 10:11

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Does your company have a solid training and performance program?  If they do you know what you should do?  Hug them.  Thank them.  Support them and the program.  Continuing education is a must and it has numerous purposes for your career.  I am going to highlight 3 key ways on how continuing education is important to your career.

Reminders

We need them there is no doubt.  We forget or we have a hard time recalling items.  Many companies have a recertification program which is excellent.  Particularly on topics such as Fair Housing and sexual harassment prevention is this a must.  So don’t roll your eyes at it when it comes time to get recertified.  Reminders can save you in a pinch. 

Apartment Career Growth

Are you looking to advance your career?  Most folks are and so that is why continuing education is so important.  You may have required curriculum based on your job title but are you taking advantage of any electives that are available?  When you sign up for electives then this shows your supervisors quite a bit about you.  It shows that you are motivated and that you are a self-achiever.  These are great qualities to have as a leader and will serve you well as you progress through various job titles.

Corporate Culture

I have visited many different companies and the degree of connection is completely apparent to me when reviewing the difference between a property management company that has a training program and one that does not.  There is no doubt that a comprehensive blended approach brings your team together.  It offers the opportunity for you to reward your achievers and coach your team members that are struggling.  A training program shows to your team that you care about them and that your goal is to retain them.  When carefully executed a training and performance program can greatly assist in improving your corporate culture which is extremely vital.

I am sure there are plenty more reasons why continuing education helps a career path so I would really like to hear your feedback.  Can you share your experience in the comment section below?

Written by Jonathan Saar-The Training Factor

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