What You Should Do After Form Four

Most students do not know what to do after form four. They are left wondering what to do with the long free time thus ending up pursuing computer packages, which is now becoming a cliche thing to do. It is not bad to pursue it, but, most universities offer computer lessons as part of their curriculum therefore there is no need to waste this chance in doing it.

What else can a form four leaver do then?

If you just completed your secondary education, taking up short courses will enable you have skills that will come in handy whilst building your career.

Whether you are planning to pursue a diploma course or degree later on, you have time to do the short courses and be able to finish them since they take at most, 6 months.

One thing you need to keep in mind is that when it comes down to looking for a job, your degree or diploma alone will not get you far, but, skills will.

Here is a list of the short courses you as a form four leaver should consider pursuing to ensure this.

1. Professional certification courses
Very few students after high school think about their careers. Most only think short term, what course they want to do and where at.

To succeed, you have to know where you want your career headed then start working on it as early as possible. By doing so, you need to take us professional certification courses such as digital marketing, CPA, Public Speaking, and many other short courses that are being offered today.

The first thing you need to do is carry out research on the various professional courses that are available in your area of study and start working on that.

For instance, if you want to pursue Accounting, you can take up an accounting short training that will enable you get the basics of the field before you join school. This will also enable you successfully apply for part time jobs as you study.
This might seem like a dream too far,  but if you are not careful, you will find yourself wishing you could go back in time and change how you did things.

Professional certifications are becoming more and more of a requirement as the job market progresses so find one that appeals to your profession and take it up.

2. Foreign Language Course

We are living in a country where foreign languages are taught in some primary and secondary school.

As a four four leaver, if you are looking to stand out and make a mark in the job market, start thinking long term.Research on which languages make one more marketable then enroll for one. Alliance Française is very popular in teaching French short courses. Most students do this after high school,why not you?

There are so many institutions in Kenya that teach other foreign languages like Chinese, Spanish, Italian among others.

Take it from me, it’s not only interesting to learn a new language but this short certificate has the potential of opening up so many doors for you in future.
People have gained free scholarships to study abroad just by mastering a foreign language.

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3. Driving

While this course may not seem so important to you, this is one good idea of what to do after form four.

Whether you are looking to become a driver as a professional or just learning for your own personal gain, driving lessons are affordable and takes a reasonable time, as long as you pass your exams.

I have noticed that in most NGO,s job vacancy requirements, they say if you have a driving licence, you will have more advantage that those who don’t.

Most companies are minimalists when it comes to expenditure. Take for instance if you go into sales, you may require moving around and this will require you to drive. They will therefore hire a sales person who can drive rather than a sales person, then a driver.
There are some companies that provide cars for their stuff as part of the employment package and may use the driving expertise as a means of determining the most qualified candidate for the job.
So, quit asking what you should be doing, go on and enroll for a driving class.

All you need to do is think of what you want long term career-wise then choose a short course help you build on it. If you are not sure, you can get a career coaching so that you can make a wise decision.