Professional Development For Young Job Seekers
Career Options For Young Professionals In Chicago
As a young person, living in a big city, it can be difficult to figure out how to navigate the job search and professional development opportunities. A lot of us have dreams of making it big. But we didn’t think we would be starting out in the middle of a pandemic! Landing that job has certainly proven to be more than challenging, with Mr. Covid breathing down our necks. No need to fret! We’ve got your back. Follow our professional development survivor’s guide to get started.
Subletinn is home to many people entering the world of work from a number of different backgrounds. Artists, entrepreneurs, and students have all walked through our doors, proving there are loads of options out there. Moving to a new place does not mean you have to have it all figured out, it can be the first step to achieving your goals. One of the coolest parts about being a member of the Sublettinn community is that everyone is in the process of taking that next step. When you join one of our communities, you become a part of a network of young professionals.
Guide To Getting In The Professional Development Game
Chicago INNO StreetWise is an incredible resource for business-minded professionals. Read up on some of their article and tap into the various business innovations happening across the city. This website shares fundamental resources in Chicago that will accelerate your career and reach more events and media outlets than you can imagine.
Stay up to date on tech events through Chicago Tech Events. Sign up for their email list and you’ll receive a weekly calendar of events, open to the public. Chicago has an amazing startup ecosystem. Here are a couple of great sites to get further information.
1. Free coding lessons at Code Academy.
2. Khan Academy is a great online source for students pursuing a degree in any subject.
3. An online computer science school for our generation Make School.
4. A tagline “Learn Anything, On Your Schedule” with courses starting at only $12.99. Udemy
5. Did you know you don’t have to go to Harvard to take a class there? Check out EdX
Spend some time in books, such as Zero to One: Notes on Startups or How to Build the Future. Books can be a great guide to finding success in professional life. Look out for my next blog on books. I guarantee author Jen Sincero’s book, “You Are A Badass”, will jumpstart your career.
Google got some fantastic courses you can take for free that certify you in a range of business skills. You can also get certified in an online edition in IT or Tech, among others. You can become a digital pro by spending a couple of hours learning about advertising on different platforms. The big bosses know it is official when it has a Google stamp on it, so it is definitely worth looking into!
Next Steps To Further Your Career:
Now that you have your starting base, here are the next steps. Places like 1871 Chicago, Matter, and events like TechWeek will connect you to some internship and work opportunities. Like a wise man once told me “If you are not working, you are networking.” Find online places to network such as Meet Up. Future Founders provides an E-Pass to students that will get you discounts to networking events!
Find friends that have similar ambitions so that you can encourage each other throughout your career endeavors. We are living in a time where we are free to pursue our passions, so lean into that! If you love painting, go buy some canvases. If you’re passionate about education, figure out creative ways to get yourself into the classroom.
We hope this post will help you find great options to help you in your career. Be a part of this conversation and comment below on any other articles or books you might have read that have helped you on your path to success! Now that we have got you started--the next step is up to you. Many of your dreams are just a link away! Stay motivated and take the next step forward! Use this season to become an expert in what you are interested in.
