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Lots of folks have been enjoying my recent 💥 TRUTH BOMB 💥 posts - packed full of the 🔢 stats and 📚 sources you need to tackle the hype and share the truth about the student market. #graduatejobs #careers #employability #studentrecruitment I've collected the three recent ones here, so that you don't need to go scrolling through my previous posts to find them all, and look out for lots more I have scheduled to the end of the year! 💰 Most graduates DON'T start work on £30-£40K (despite what you may read in the press)! https://shorturl.at/fEHW8 👩🎓 General management rotational graduate schemes are NOT for people who 'haven't worked out what they want to do yet'. https://shorturl.at/lRX19 👨💼 You probably won't get a job on a corporate graduate scheme. In fact I think only about 11% do. https://shorturl.at/abiQ2

Do you use your degree in your current role? In this article by the Wall Street Journal, 10 MILLION Americans were asked this questions. And the results? Unfortunately, split close to 50/50. We can get stuck on career paths we never intended if we aren't careful. Take a job too quick. Fail to network early. Let desperation drive our choices. The first step in our career is important. And when we start taking that step matters just as much too. I believe there is value in college still. I also believe, that there is a responsibility we have, to make sure we end up on the right track. Comment down below what did you end up getting a degree in? Or did you get a degree at all? Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ge8Gm2Dm

High school students and their parents feel a lot of stress about finding the “right college” that will lead to the “right career path.” So, when they come to you as a college planning professional they are hoping you can give them all the answers. However, that isn’t how you approach your work. Every student is different so there isn’t just one path to the college and career options that will fit them best. Moreover, there are numerous college planning professionals who try to assist their students in discovering their ideal path by conducting extensive research and offering a plethora of options. However, knowing every conceivable career is an impossible feat. So where do you start? By understanding the unique capabilities the student brings to the table. By taking this approach, you can effectively narrow down the myriad options and focus on college majors and career paths that are more likely to align with their individual strengths and talents. Career assessment tools are a great way to learn more about a student’s capabilities, but with so many of them on the market, and they only assess one thing, how do you choose what to invest in? As career development professionals, we get it and we have good news for you. You don’t have to get a master’s degree in career development or struggle with figuring out what career assessments to purchase for your practice. Join us for this FREE webinar on Thursday, 6/6/24 from 12-1pm EDT to learn more about: 🔷 What career tools and career approaches can help you the most to understand your student’s fit with college, majors, and careers 🔷What employers are looking for and how to help students maximize their college experience to be more competitive in the job search 🔷Tips for helping students to uncover gaps, better understand their capabilities, and develop work-related skills in college that employers value 🔷A comprehensive, all-in-one career tool called My Career Design Studio™️ that will give you the assessment and follow up activities you need to guide your students Click on the link below to grab your seat today! https://buff.ly/3wybap5

The traditional path of securing a college degree doesn't always guarantee a job in today's dynamic market. A recent Wall Street Journal article explores the significant gap between college graduates and available job opportunities, highlighting the underutilization of degrees in a $440 billion industry. The report delves into the challenges faced by recent graduates and the shifting landscape of employment, emphasizing the need for a strategic and adaptable approach to career planning. As we navigate these changes, it's crucial for both students and professionals to stay informed about evolving job markets, explore alternative pathways, trades, certifications, and develop skills that align with the demands of the workforce. It's not a good outcome for those students coming out of college with $50K in debt and unable to use it. Let's foster a culture of continuous learning and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their education and career trajectories

'Choosing a career is a daunting task. You've just graduated, and you're expected to know what you want to do with the rest of your life. No pressure, right? But with so many factors to consider during a job search, it's no wonder graduates often find themselves scratching their heads. Plus, there’s an overwhelming amount of information on entry-level jobs, so it’s difficult to know where to start.' Hinging on these insights, we have the perfect place for you to start: SkilledScore! Get yourself on the right track to success! Join us at: https://lnkd.in/d7NaTS3n

With many high school graduates feeling unprepared to choose a college and/or career pathway, there needs to be more of an emphasis on providing accessible career readiness programs. This article by Forbes outlines some of the many innovative entrepreneurs and organizations that are working to ensure that more young people graduate feeling future-ready. Read more here:

Unveiling the Discrepancy in Career Earning Potential: Explore the factors behind the gap in earning potential between degree-holders and non-degree holders. Discover how industries, skills, and alternative paths to success can impact your career prospects. Check out our latest blog post to gain insights into maximizing your earning potential, regardless of your educational background. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er9u4VFJ #CareerEarnings #EducationMatters #SuccessWithoutADegree

Strategy and Serendipity.. Yesterday I held the final seminar in the 2023/24 Career Development Seminar Series - The Third Way, aimed specifically at colleagues on education pathway. A wonderful colleague, Dr Rachael Lamb from University of Bristol Business School has shared her own professional journey from industry to academia, from working in executive education to doing multiple projects around sustainability, industry engagement and many more. My key takeaways from Rachael's talk are these: 🔥 Create a spreadsheet with promotion criteria and write down how you're doing and what needs to be done against each criteria. 🔥 Sometimes you get a domino effect from a little “thing” you do. But since we don’t know which one thing of those little things will get the domino going, we just have to do many interesting things and see which one will kickstart it. 🔥 Critical frieds are very important. 🔥 Standing out when fitting in. If you would like a recording of this seminar, please send me a DM. #careerdevelopment #academiclife #career #progression #growth #strategy

Second year students at Atlantic Technology University were invited to complete their Strengths Profile to identify their individual strengths and to reflect upon how those strengths could help their future career development. They were encouraged to consider how their strengths could support a successful career in the hospitality industry, and how their strengths could be utilised in a practical professional context. As a result, students now have a clear understanding of how their strengths match with specific sectors and roles within their chosen industry. Download our case study: https://ow.ly/Hbzy50PKbQ2 #Career #CareerAdvice #Strengths #CareerCoach #CareerServices

As opportunities in the workplace shift and requirements for employment seem to move ever upwards, it can be daunting to consider keeping up. Graduate and undergraduate degrees used to be the ticket to ride on this fast paced system, but the money those degrees cost seems to buy less and less in today's market. Faced with these challenges, it may be time for a new approach, and David Blake's article on HBR has some great insight on getting started: https://lnkd.in/gfzu7tVB Developing professional skills, focusing on specific experiential accomplishments and earning key certifications is a great way to boost not only your productivity and capacity in the workplace, but also your resume. Look into skills that you'd like to develop, advocate for your specialized training and the benefits those abilities could bring to your workplace, and set aside the time, personal or otherwise, to keep yourself on track.