Take Advantage of Online Courses During Your Job Search

If there was ever a time to hone your skills, a job search is it. And with the vast amount of online classes available, it’s easier than ever.

You can start with MOOC.org. MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, are free and available for anyone to enroll.

Need more reason? In a 2014 Coursera study of people who have taken its classes, 72% of survey respondents reported career benefits, with 43% reporting improved candidacy for a new job and 26% actually landing a new gig.

Is time an issue? Wake up an hour earlier every day and make putting yourself first a priority.