What if I need more education?
There real question here for most employees is, “how do I find the time and money it will take for me to finish or expand my education?” If the career has specific educational requirements, you will need to meet them. Accept this fact and build a plan that will help you to start moving towards achieving your educational goals.
Remember, you can go slowly. This helps with both the time and money obstacles. Look for a “study buddy” so you can share the up’s and down’s with a friend. Seek out an advisor at the local community college if you need vocational education or a degree. Persistence and a positive attitude have changed many lives, and education is often the key to career success. Putting these elements together can get your career on track.
What if I need more experience?
This is a tough situation but not impossible! Like so many career dilemmas, the solution may take some time. Of course, start out with a conversation with your boss. You can take a course that will give you qualifying knowledge and then ask you boss to “enrich” your job to expose you to the qualifying experience.
If there is no way for you to gain the experience you need in your current job, you may look for a transfer opportunity where you can attain the experience you are seeking. Be sure to learn everything you can about your new career choice, so you know exactly what experience you will need. You want to be sure about the requirements before you make major changes in your current situation.
Test Taking Anxiety
There have been many studies done on test taking anxiety and each person is different. But, some general advice may be helpful.
Prepare well and don’t expect to be a star right away. Test taking is a skill that improves over time. Remember that the exam process requires that you answer the questions and demonstrate your knowledge and skills. Focus on answering the questions well and your confidence will improve. Test anxiety is common and normal. With effort, you can overcome your fears
