From the course: Managing Your Career: Mid-Career
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Degree options for pivoting a career
From the course: Managing Your Career: Mid-Career
Degree options for pivoting a career
- If a degree is required by the employer to pivot or grow your career, you'll need to obtain one. At this stage of your career it is imperative to evaluate the different options carefully. You need to know the best return on investment. Many folks jump to rankings or well known schools which isn't a good strategy. At mid-career there are many options online and part time that may fit your lifestyle better. I have worked with many disappointed students that didn't thoroughly vet their decision. This is because the return on investment for a degree will differ for everyone based on the importance they may put on the five value returns. The first return on your investment is the learning. You should ask yourself how the degree will enhance your skills and knowledge. The measures in this category include the types of classes, the expertise of the faculty, and the extracurricular activities. You'll want to consider how you learn best, how this learning can add value to your job search…
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