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Six Learning Missteps |
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Susan Aaron
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Many of the
problems people face with regard to their education can
be narrowed down to concerns about how to approach their
learning needs. Based on my interactions with
non-traditional students, here are my picks for the top
six career-learning missteps.
No Career Goal in Mind
Some people ask if they should go into business,
architecture, IT or some other field. What they are
really asking is: Is this field secure and lucrative?
But they haven't sAid anything about their desires and
strengths, and while they may have enough interest in
the field to suggest it, they haven't reSearched the
career possibilities.
Not Considering Your Interests
When considering a field, look into the careers
available and be honest with yourself about your
interests. You should do a thorough examination of your
work style, the subjects that interest you, the
restrictions and demands of various careers, your
lifestyle expectations and the long-term health of the
industry you are choosing. Identifying a career goal
provides focus and will inform your choice of
educational options.
What's Hot? Not!
If you employ a jump-on-the-bandwagon approach to career
planning, be prepared to hate your next job within a
year. Taking a job for a time because you have to pay
the mortgage is perfectly understandable, but if you
have to spend time and money to get a degree,
certification or license for that job, stop and think.
It makes no sense to invest money and energy in a career
path you'll want to abandon in a year.
Not Using Your Network
Career and education choices are big decisions, but
you're not the first person to make them. Many people --
people you know or can talk with -- have had to make
similar decisions. Take advantage of their knowledge and
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Current and
Former Colleagues: If you seek to advance your current
career, you are literally surrounded by experts. |
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Your College:
If you earned a degree, you may have also earned a
lifetime supply of advice and contacts. Investigate your
school's alumni and career services via the Web or
phone. Search for information on other alumni in
particular fields of interest, or ask about talking to a
career counselor. |
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Your
Professional Associations: If you don't belong to one,
join one. Go to meetings and talk to the people in your
field of choice. They have probably encountered the
choices you face. |
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Your Personal
Contacts: Are you an admin assistant who longs to become
a chef? Email everyone you know and ask if they know a
chef. Don't be surprised if your best friend's aunt's
next-door neighbor is head chef at some hot restaurant.
Be sure to follow up. |
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Your
Prospective Education Provider: These folks are biased,
of course, but use admissions department resources to
find out about programs and their success in preparing
professionals for the workforce. |
Too
Narrow a Focus
Some people are so focused on getting a specific
credential or degree to add to their resume that they
fail to consider longer-term education needs. Do some
reSearch to find out what you don't know and what you
will next need to learn.
Seeing Only a Piece
With so many different learning experiences available,
it can be hard to make comparisons. When comparing a
traditional degree to an online degree, for example,
list the components: course requirements, time
commitment, resources available, costs, reputation and
lifestyle implications. Know all your needs and what you
are paying for before choosing.
Making education decisions is always difficult. But
don't scrimp on the reSearch that should go into the
decision. Avoiding these six missteps will save you time
and money, and help you secure the most productive and
interesting education possible. |
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