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How To Choose the Right School for Your Career Path [Infographic]

How To Choose the Right School for Your Career Path [Infographic]

 

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Last year we reported that 1.5 million of college graduates under 25 are jobless or under-employed. And while diving in to find out what these numbers imply, we found a couple of things– typically, Millennials feel a sense of entitlement and career centers are not being utilized to their fullest potential.

Now, fast-forward to today, and this situation is still affecting many of you. So while revisiting this topic, let’s discuss the step prior to applying to your first job and even before your first internship– choosing the right education. (And, for those of you who’ve already graduated, take heed! You never know– the opportunity to go back to school may present itself one day in your future.)

This infographic produced by Northeastern University’s online MBA program, states that 39% of employers around the world feel graduates lack the right skills needed for entry-level jobs. Furthermore, 25% of students claim their college focuses on hands-on approaches, while 72% of educational institutions believe they’re adequately preparing students.

And since colleges can often be savvy with how they present their offerings, these tips might help break down the veil to reveal what you need to know before making the decision that can impact the rest of your life:

  • Find schools that focus on experimental, multimedia, workplace-relevant teaching styles
  • Look for colleges that partner with local employers– that’s a good sign that your acquired skill set may directly apply to future careers
  • Apply to schools with flexible options such as online classes, allow you to work while in school, applying your education directly to your current position
  • Remember that you don’t have to settle for the first college that accepts you into their program

So, check out the infographic below for more interesting stats and helpful tidbits! And if you have any questions or thoughts about your college and career search, make sure to leave a comment.


Northeastern University Online MBA Degree

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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I moderated a panel on Wealth Management for executives by Black Enterprise Magazine in October 2023 in Miami.

I was interviewed on Scripps News show, “The Why!” 4/13/2023

I talked with John Tarnoff and Kerry Hannon of “The Second Act” podcast about job searching after 50 in October 2022.

I was on “The Career Confidante” podcast to talk about “boomerang employees” and “job fishing” in June 2022.

Making Job Search a Lifestyle With “Dr. Dawn Graham on Careers,” SiriusXM Ch. 132, Wharton School of Business May 2021

In May 2020, I talked with LinkedIn’s Senior News Editor Andrew Seaman on “#GetHired” Live.”

Beverly Jones, host of the NPR podcast “Jazzed About Work,” invited me back to talk job scams, job search trends, and AI tools in April 2024

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