Blog Post: COLLEGE FOR YOU - More Education is the Key for that new Job

NOW IS THE TIME FOR COLLEGE: With the economy the way it is, are you having a tough time finding a job? Perhaps as you visit Internet sites or read in the newspaper you are finding out that employers want a person that has more education than you have. As you do your job search, it really boils down to what type of job you are looking for, or what career you are pursuing in regards of needing more education.

I know from personal experience that this type of scenario happens and some people have lost job opportunities due to lack of education. Yes, it even happened to me! Many years ago in my job search, a company called me in for an interview. After spending about 45 minutes in the interview, the HR representation asked the last question that basically killed my chances; She asked, what’s you degree in? I was actually surprised because the degree issue wasn’t in the job description write up nor did I think it was a big issue. Needless to say, I didn’t get the job! Later on I found out that this particular company had gotten so many job applications that they had at the last minute decided to ask people about their education level. That last minute decision left me high and dry and back on the street looking for a job.

WHAT ABOUT YOU? How are you doing these days? Do you need to get more education, re-train, re-career, or update your educational goals? If the answer is yes, then NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT!!!!!!

Check the area where you are living or research colleges that you may want to go to. Do some research? Go to websites, ask questions.

Yes, for all community colleges and universities, the spring semester (2010) will start in the 3 rd week of January. If you plan now, you should be able to start the enrollment process, meet with a counselor, take a career assessment, review your goals and get organized to identify what classes you want to take.

Think about it! Years ago I didn’t think much about going to school and it cost me a potential job. After that interview I did some soul searching and did go back to school.

QUESTION FOR YOU: Do you want to change careers? Maybe you now want to become an Elementary School Teacher for example. How do I do this? Then the next question to you -- would be -- where do I start.

YES NOW IS THE TIME TO START! It doesn’t matter if you want a certificate in something, an A/A Degree, a BA Degree, a Masters or even you Doctorate. November is the month to plan, December is the time to sign up, and January is the time to go.

What are you waiting for? Just do it. Set your goals now for the new-year and start now searching for those January classes.

If I can help you, just let me know. For a free getting started college checklist; email me at etubbs@careercoaching4you.com.

All the best……..

Coach Eddie