Career Path Decision-Making Strategies

Dr. Karen Gordon discusses common mistakes students make when choosing a college or university. She emphasizes the importance of visiting campuses, choosing schools based on personal fit rather than friends, balancing specificity and broadness in career planning, and seeking industry advice for educational needs. A course called 'Strategic Career' is introduced to help students find their career path. The discussion continues on Facebook Live with Richard Levan, who highlights the benefits of university-college partnerships.

What is the first common mistake students make when choosing a college?

• Not researching the courses offered

• Not visiting the campus

• Choosing based on tuition fees

• Ignoring the location

Why should students avoid choosing a college based on where their friends or partners are going?

• The campus might be too far from home

• It could be too expensive

• They might not get accepted

• It might not be the best fit for their career goals

What is a recommended strategy when choosing a field of study?

• Avoid partnerships with colleges

• Balance between broad and specific studies

• Choose a very specific field

• Focus only on theoretical knowledge

What is a key factor in choosing a college or university?

• The number of extracurricular activities

• The proximity to home

• The partnership with other institutions

• The size of the campus

What should students do to understand the education needed for their career path?

• Choose the most popular courses

• Consult industry experts

• Rely solely on online research

• Follow their friends' choices

What is the benefit of consulting industry experts?

• They offer scholarships

• They provide job placements

• They clarify the right education path

• They help with college applications

What is the purpose of the strategic career course mentioned?

• To help students choose a college

• To assist in finding a dream career

• To provide financial aid advice

• To offer internship opportunities

What is a common outcome for students who attend the strategic career course?

• They drop out of college

• They gain clarity on their career direction

• They choose a different university

• They decide to change their major

What misconception about university graduates is discussed?

• They have lower employment rates

• They are not valued in the arts

• They earn less than college graduates

• They struggle to find jobs in STEM fields

How do arts program graduates fare in terms of employment?

• They struggle to find jobs

• They do well and close the income gap over time

• They only find jobs in teaching

• They earn less than STEM graduates