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When the Going Gets Tough? Enroll |
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Susan Aaron
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When the US
economy entered a recession in 2001, the ensuing layoffs
and downsizings led to a dramatic increase in school
applications. For those who've been in the workforce for
more than 10 years, this is a familiar cycle. Margot
Rutledge, vice president of business development for
Client Strategies Inc. and former project manager for
Manchester, an international employment-consulting firm,
discusses the recession/education cycle.
Who's Going Back to School?
Statistics show the youngest workers are particularly
hard hit by a recession. Rutledge's experience at
Manchester confirmed this. "The [clients] who were going
back for formal degree programs, master's degrees or to
finish collegeĦwere younger." Older, more seasoned
workers, says Rutledge, were more likely to return for
shorter programs.
What Kind of Programs Are They Attending?
Everywhere. Undergraduate applications are up. Graduate
schools are seeing increases across many fields of study
with dramatic increases in law and MBA programs. Aside
from the technology sector, vocational school
applications are up, according to the Wall Street
Journal. On the downside, some programs designed to
accommodate employed students are losing ground due to
layoffs and cuts in corporate education benefits.
The Pros and Cons of Schooling During a
Recession
To put it in financial terms, the "opportunity cost" of
leaving the workforce for school is lower than usual
during a recession. In other words, if you can't get
work or your pay prospects are reduced, you're not
missing out on as much by returning to school. This is
classic market economy theory at work: Scrappy people,
like you, use downtimes to innovate or become more
valuable by learning something new.
On the downside, you're not alone. Rising enrollments
mean more competition for selective programs.
Institutions that were shedding professors like leaves
in a windstorm during the boom years can now pick and
choose from a host of eager candidates. Your classmates
will also become your competitors when you graduate and
start job hunting. And who knows when the economy will
improve? Could it happen the week you begin your
first-year orientation?
Tips for Recession Scholars
Unless you're completely clear on your career destiny,
consider these points before following the herd back to
classes.
Ask Yourself What You Really Want.
According to Rutledge, most people don't think about
their careers strategically. Using a series of
assessments, she helps her clients come up with personal
career Goals. "What happens when people are lAid off,
which is good, is it forces them to really reevaluateĦ.
Sometimes it takes something bad to make people reassess
what they really want to do." Ask yourself if you're
clinging to a job you no longer want. If the answer is
yes, do you really want more education in support of
that job?
Figure Out What You Need to Get to Where You Want to Be.
After helping clients assess their strengths and
desires, Rutledge facilitates the creation of an attack
plan. A slow economy, or even unemployment, doesn't
necessarily mean you need an additional degree. It could
mean a certificate, a skill-building course or two, or
an internship.
Don't Panic.
The desire to fill a blank spot on a resume shouldn't be
the reason to rush into a program of study you haven't
fully reSearched.
Don't
Assume Your Field Has Been Hit by Recession.
When the country enters a recession, everyone braces for
repercussions. The reality is that certain areas, such
as healthcare and education, are looking to hire. Do
some networking to assess the best education for your
field.
If You're Considering a Career Change, ReSearch
Projected Job Growth.
According to Rutledge, this is part of the process of
marketing yourself. The Department of Labor has
excellent information on job projections.
Education has long been the yin to work's yang. Adding
to your know-how while the economy is becalmed can help
you sail past the competition when the business breezes
freshen. Still, education is costly and, if ill
considered, may lead you into a career you don't want.
Think about how the economy affects you and your field,
and plan your education accordingly. |
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This article originally appeared on Monster.com. |
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