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Work on what you did not study, a difficult decision

The ideal is to study to acquire knowledge and apply it at work. However, in Colombia, some professionals are forced to be employed in tasks unrelated to their academic preparation.

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For Eduardo Paredes Berrelleza, Panduit’s Human Resources manager, a person decides to change their job to work in something other than their profession, because there are no opportunities in the market in the area of ​​study, or if there are, the remuneration is not is the right one.

Paredes adds that a person makes this decision when the career they studied was not the correct one or they did not obtain sufficient information or favorable vocational guidance.

“Our work, regardless of our profession, must provide us with meaning, a purpose and a reason for it. If you don’t find your purpose in your profession, then maybe you will find it in another job. Look for different opportunities if in your career you don’t have the chance to develop and grow personally and professionally,” she says.

 For her part, Yamile Pardo Morales, director of Human Talent at BDO in Colombia, assures that many people are forced to work in what was not studied out of necessity and because of the market offer.

Pardo adds that the change also occurs when the person sees a higher income and better quality of life in a business, or because they actually got a job in line with their life purpose or much more inspiring.

The expert offers some keys to be clear about when you should make the decision to work in something other than what you studied: for example, when you have a hard time getting up to go to work. When you don’t feel satisfied with what you do at work and you see that there is no contribution to the company. Also, when you are not learning something new and you feel little identified with the organizational culture and values. And when the purpose of your professional life is not aligned with the vision of the company.

Out of necessity, many people have to work on what they don’t like.

There is no specific time for you to decide to give up your profession and employ yourself in another labor sector. This is a careful decision, which must be made after analyzing personal, economic and professional factors and taking into account your goals and life project. Evaluate if you want to fight until you are completely fulfilled in your profession, if you can function in other fields while you find your ideal job or if you definitely dedicate your efforts to new challenges. 

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So, you can travel to the United States, with all payment, to study in that country

The Embassy of the United States in Colombia launched a program that will allow young people to study in that country in technological institutes in order to strengthen the understanding and knowledge of the students.

So, you can travel to the United States, with all payment, to study in that country

Individuals who benefit from the program will receive academic instruction and professional training for a year, will be able to develop leadership skills, improve fluency in the English language and learn about American culture.

What does the program include?

  • J1 visa, exchange.
  • The cost of the round trip from the participant’s city to the host institution in the United States.
  • Tuition and academic expenses.
  • Accommodation and food.
  • Grants for books and last-minute expenses.
  • Accident and illness insurance (unlimited).
  • Professional and personal development activities.

Here you can see the requirements and documents that the Embassy requires to apply for the exchange.

Remember that the call will be open until 5 pm on January 12, 2022.

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Learn how to earn a 100% scholarship to study a master’s degree in another country

For many professionals, the option of doing a postgraduate degree is increasingly valid in their life plans, either to have more knowledge, get better income or be able to live in another country. However, for many young people the obstacle lies in the cost of master’s degrees, so here at we bring you options so you can apply for scholarships, thus fulfilling the dream of studying a postgraduate degree and growing professionally.

Learn how to earn a 100% scholarship to study a master's degree in another country

The International University of Valencia (VIU) in Spain launched the second edition of the ‘Becas Quiero’, an international program of 60 scholarships to which students from Spain, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru will be able to access.

This program will finance 100% of the teaching of the 50 master’s degrees and 10 online degrees chosen by the students who submit their candidacy to the ‘Quiero Scholarships’, within the portfolio of programs of the online university.

If you are looking for a job in Colombia or want to improve yours, register your resume in this link.

This program was born from the will of the International University of Valencia to reward and encourage effort, talent, and academic excellence and therefore, although the criteria for choosing the winners are mainly academic, the trajectory and curriculum of the candidates will also be highly valued, in addition to their motivation and progress. With this, VIU seeks to launch a message of optimism and hope, enhancing the transformative role of education, and its role as an agent of progress and social improvement.

The most demanded programs in the last edition were those of the Business Area with a total of 12 scholarships awarded and those of the health Sciences Area with 9 scholarships. 8 scholarships were also awarded in the Legal Area, 7 in the Science and Technology Area, 6 in the Communication Area, 5 in the Arts and Humanities Area and 3 in Education.

How to apply?

Candidates may apply for the scholarship for any of the Degrees or Masters of the seven Academic Areas of the International University of Valencia indicated on the website

The deadline for receiving applications will end this Friday, July 30. The presentation of the application will be made through the same website, and in their candidacy the applicants must include both the academic record, as well as their professional career and a motivational video in which they must make known their motivations to apply for the scholarship. The winners will be announced on September 15, through the same website and social networks of the University.

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Do you work and study at the same time? Watch out for these tips

It is of great importance to have an alternate degree or a study that boosts your professional development, whether it is an undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s degree. Students often require a part-time job that allows them to pay for their studies or gain work experience. On another hand, professionals seek to enhance their resume, as well as increase their income through a promotion, where a master’s degree can become vitally important.

Do you work and study at the same time Watch out for these tips

Time management and the organization of duties is what defines a considerable balance between these two tasks.

It is essential not to put one before the other, since the two can complement each other in an important way. “The training or specialization of employees is very beneficial for companies, because it strengthens the processes and capacities of people to carry out a job,” explains Gina Vargas, coordinator of counseling and psychosocial care at EAN University.

Organize your schedule with your bosses

Your study and work schedules should go hand in hand with good communication, between bosses and teachers. “It is important that the people in the academy as well as the bosses are aware of the situation you are in, work in and also study; this builds bridges to negotiate times and carry out work,” says Adriana Garcés, manager of Human Talent ManpowerGroup Colombia.

Discipline

Set goals between study and work, so you ensure that there is discipline and harmony between these two aspects. In this way, you can justify yourself with your bosses, that “more than having an obligation to give time for study, they are in the duty to look for a strategy to advance and bring knowledge from the academy to the company, this in order to increase competitiveness and improve productivity,” explains Garcés.

Save time and distances between classrooms and your office. Today, many educational programs are offered from a distance and on the internet you can explore “the benefits of new methodologies, including virtual education that is not face-to-face and that facilitates participation and learning autonomously,” recommends Vargas.

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Don’t run out of batteries

Coping with this routine can tire and bore you; You should not stop spending time with your family and friends, as well as separate moments of leisure, in this way you preserve your relationships and rest your mind.

According to Vargas, even if you feel tired or demotivated, “you should talk to those close to you, who can be an important support in times of frustration or stress.”

How to deal with sleep and ‘extra hours’ of study?

Vargas says that “it must be recognized if perhaps it is more productive to rest and get up early than to stay up late, however, if you opt for the latter do not do it more than two hours a day; It is also convenient to dedicate a fixed time every day to allocate a single day to do the activity to academic”.

Some companies offer – among their benefits – the possibility of studying their employees, but as long as you operate in one that does not, you must be organized with your agenda and not miss the opportunity to increase your knowledge, which in the end can give you a better job opportunity.

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Are you going to study abroad? Here are some tips before your trip

We know that making the decision to go to study in another country is an important step for you. That’s why here at we created this space to give you some recommendations of what you can take into account before starting this experience of growing as a professional in another part of the world.

Are you going to study abroad Here are some tips before your trip

Check the weather

Remember to bring the clothes you will need during this time in the new country. Keep in mind if it is summer, if you will be more than a year and you will also have to be in winter and so you do not miss what you need.

Get to know the area

Obviously, this sounds strange to do from afar, but with technology there is now no limit to familiarizing yourself with your next study home. Find the closest areas to live in relation to your university, check what entertainment places are nearby, which restaurants and supermarkets you have access to where you will live.

If you return from studying and looking for a job, remember to register your resume in this link and thus be able to have options to get a good job.

The bank will advise you 

They can advise you on what card you can use there in case of emergency and how to pay the expenses you have during the period you are going to study. Remember that being a long time you will not carry cash.

Health Insurance

It is important that you have health insurance when going to study in another country. We are not exempt from an accident or illness and being elsewhere we do not want it to be more complicated. If you take medications, check that you can find them in the new place of residence, if not, make sure you take the necessary ones.

Tickets in advance

Remember to buy your tickets in advance so that it does not get so expensive and to make sure you arrive on time to start your classes.

Let your new address know

Inform the bank, the companies that require your information, your friends and of course your family what your new residence address will be.

List of documents

Make a list of the documents that you should not forget before your trip so as not to have any setbacks. Passport, visa, ID, air tickets, medical insurance, international driver’s license, etc.

Say goodbye to your family and friends and enjoy that new experience that will not only make you grow as a professional but personally you will learn and discover new cultures, new places and you will have an unforgettable experience for your life.