Finished your STEP course and wondering what comes next? Here’s some ideas…
Upon completion of your STEP course, you may find yourself wondering what to do next to make the most of your new qualification. Have a look at our tips on how to maximise the potential for professional success that your qualification offers.
Be proud of yourself
First and foremost, you must embrace and be proud of your new qualification and the hard work and effort you’ve exercised to secure it. Well done!
Whether this is the first stage in your Diploma journey or the last, every STEP course offers you specialist knowledge and recognition to excel within your relevant field. But it’s only through your own actions and initiative that the benefits of your qualification can truly come to fruition.
Endeavour not only to apply your new-found knowledge, but to engage with the new skills and passions that your learning journey has developed. Embrace the reputation of your qualification and be proud of the professional recognition that will come with it. Employers and colleagues will recognise the prestige of your qualification, so be confident about your own professional capabilities and seize the opportunities that come your way.
Update your social media
Your LinkedIn profile is the main platform through which prospective employers and your peers can view your professional portrait and achievements – so what better way to advertise the completion of a STEP course than by detailing it on your profile? You can keep your network aware of your new qualification and it’s a great way to connect and engage with fellow graduates, too.
Including your new qualification on your profile might just give you the edge over your peers, which is particularly vital when it comes to job hunting. After all, your hard work and the knowledge that you’ve gained on your study journey deserve to be widely known!
Why not share your learning experience across all your professional social media? Use the hashtag #STEPqualified in your posts – you’ll keep your network up to date and potentially find new professional contacts.
Update your CV
A STEP qualification demonstrates to employers not only your specialist knowledge and experience in the field, but also your own willingness to invest in your personal development. It can be an eye-catching addition to your CV and could be the difference in securing a new role or clinching that much-deserved promotion.
Ask yourself – where do you want your STEP qualification to take you?
In spite of the professional skills and specialist knowledge a STEP qualification will leave you with, only you can ensure your qualification takes you where you want to go.
Now is a good time to think about where exactly that might be. Try setting yourself some short and long-term goals for your career.
A STEP qualification might not transform your professional fortune overnight, but it will provide you with the ability to seize control of your career’s trajectory. Welcome the empowerment your qualification grants and begin to mould your career into exactly what you want it to be. The power is in your hands!
Upgrade your STEP membership
If you have just finished your STEP Diploma, congratulations! Provided that you have two years’ current experience in an area related to STEP, you can now apply to become a Full Member of STEP.
Once STEP have confirmed that your application has been successful, you’ll begin reaping the benefits of all your hard work. Don’t forget to send your application in as soon as you can!
Leave a TrustPilot review
So, those were the key steps to making the most of your new qualification and encouraging your own professional good fortune. But you can also help us! Leave us a TrustPilot review and provide vital feedback on your learning experience.
At CLTI, we value the voices of our students unequivocally, serving as the key insight into the service we provide. By providing feedback on your experience, you help us ensure that we maintain excellence in our educational provision, as well as offering insight in how we can innovate and develop our services.