{"id":11741,"date":"2018-03-29T07:17:39","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T07:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=11741"},"modified":"2018-03-29T07:17:39","modified_gmt":"2018-03-29T07:17:39","slug":"5-reasons-employers-love-professional-organizer-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/5-reasons-employers-love-professional-organizer-certification","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Employers Love Your Professional Organizer Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]The decision to become a professional organizer isn\u2019t an easy one. However, transitioning to this social career is easier with a certification. So, your clients will appreciate it, and if you\u2019re looking to work for a company, your employer will, too!\n\nHighlighting your skills and personality is a start. But don\u2019t underestimate the value of your certification. That piece of paper alone can get your foot in the door. Especially if you haven\u2019t developed an extensive portfolio yet. It\u2019s your best chance of getting your resume to the top of the pile. Want to know what potential employers are thinking? Here are 4 reasons why they\u2019ll love your professional organizer certification!\n

Credibility<\/h3>\nA certificate proves that you\u2019re professionally trained. So it allows employers to see where you got your training and the certifying body. Did you research before taking your professional organizing course? A reputable school will prepare you to take other certification programs or tests like the one offered by the Professional Organizers in Canada (POC)<\/a>.\n\nYou can become a member of these associations if you like. They represent the interests of the profession. Plus, they\u2019ll prepare you to tackle any issue or client that comes your way. Participate and there will be no doubt in employers\u2019 minds that you\u2019re the best candidate for the job.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][image_with_animation image_url=”11746″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]\n

Personal Growth<\/h3>\nProfessional organizing isn\u2019t regulated in most states. So you don\u2019t necessarily need a certificate or formal training to do it for a living. However, this means that the field is a mix of low and highly skilled organizers. How can employers tell who the real deal is? They\u2019ll need to find people with organizing skills AND potential to excel.\n\nWhen you get certified, you\u2019re doing it electively. It shows employers that you go above and beyond. And it\u2019s true – proper education and training matters to you! Developing hard skills is important, but you\u2019ve taken the time to flesh out your soft skills as well. Your employers will know that you\u2019re driven. This translates into doing the best job possible and providing clients with amazing service. What employer wouldn\u2019t love that? Your penchant for life-long learning is a valuable trait\u2014don\u2019t forget it!\n

A wide range of skills<\/h3>\nKnowing how to declutter or organize a closet isn\u2019t instinctive. Professional training teaches you to look at the bigger picture. From here, you can analyze both your client and their space. Is your client trying to make a life change or are they simply wanting someone to handle their annual clear out? Maybe your client is downsizing or starting a family. Your certificate shows employers that you have the necessary training to solve their mess. Sometimes they just need a little help, but other times they may have chronic disorganization. But even if your client is on the extreme end of the spectrum, you\u2019ll be able to handle it. Not everyone can create order out of a hoarder\u2019s chaos. Thankfully, accredited schools and certifying bodies have seen it all. So you will truly able to walk the walk when it comes to handling challenges. Your certification guarantees it![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][image_with_animation image_url=”11747″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]\n

The best hard and technical skills<\/h3>\nSoft skills inform your hard skills. However, being intuitive to someone else\u2019s needs may or may not come naturally.\u00a0Luckily, your professional training walked you through client-relations. But, you can\u2019t start a business without learning how to handle tough clients! Because professional organizing can be an intimate matter\u2014you\u2019re going through people\u2019s stuff in their homes\u2014sensitivity is a must.\n\nThere is no one-size-fits-all solution! Every client is different. So the information you gather allows you to create custom organizing solutions that address client wants and needs. Adapting your organizing tactics to each client is necessary. Your certification shows employers that you can combine your creativity with hard skills. So you\u2019ll be an asset to any team!\n

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