Advice about taking weekend courses to help get a job?

Question

I haven't worked in 5 years while I was a college student, but before that, I had 2 years retail sales experience, 1 of which I was an assistant manager.
So, I'm thinking of taking a year off after I graduate from college this month, and work in a retail setting in a supervisor type of position in order to save up money for graduate school.

Would it be a good idea to take some weekend courses on Management or Retail at a community college before applying for jobs, so that I CAN get a job. Because I'm concerned that my lack of employment in the past 5 years is gonna be a problem when looking for a job.
What do you think? Thanks for your opinions :-)

When I said I'm thinking of taking a year off, I meant a year off from school.

Answer 1

I think that would be a great idea. You can never go wrong with taking courses and getting certificates and actually learning something.
You sound like you are on the right track.
Keep up the good work and good luck with everything.
PS. Remember to breath and enjoy moments.

Answer 2

Taking the courses would be beneficial for your own personal knowledge and maybe helpful to get a higher rate of pay. However, I don't think they are necessary to take before you start applying for jobs. If you need to start making money for graduate school you should just start applying for jobs now. Waiting to apply for jobs until you finish the courses will just be more money out of your pocket (which you are trying to save) and more time before you can start making the money you need (you can start working now and earn money that you wouldn't get while waiting to complete the courses.) I think your experience in the past is good enough to get you the job. Just include on your employment application and/or resume the 5 years of college. Also if asked about the 5 year gap of employment let them know you were in school. Most employers understand that situations arrise which causes you to take time off of work (you could have gotten ill, you had to take care of a family member, you had a baby, went to school, relocated, etc.) It is a part of life and it can't be avoided. Also 5 years isn't very long considering some people don't work for 15-20 years. If an employer has a problem with it, you probably don't want to work for them anyways. They would probably just be to demanding and not very appreciative of you or your work. Which would cause more stress and problems that nobody needs or wants. You also could apply for jobs now and also enroll in the weekend courses and let them know you are attending these classes now if you believe they will help you get the job. If working on the weekends and the courses will conflict you could also take them online and you would never have to attend the class on campus and you can do it when you are available.

I don't know what your degree is in when you graduate this month, but is it possible for you to get a job in the field that your degree is in?

Good Luck and I wish you the best!

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