“Norman” had been working for 15 years with great success. His mid-life career change came from a decision to move to a new state to be closer to his family, he discovered he would need a certification from an approved university. He found certification programs at a variety of venues, from a community college to […]
Education for Mid-Life Careers
Mid-Life Career Change: Do you need a top named school to find a new career?
Midlife Career Change By Degrees
Recently I followed a thread on a LinkedIn forum for professionals. “Ann” wrote with great frustration. She had spent large sums of money to get a degree to prepare for a career that required a license. Now she had large loans – and she discovered her degree would not meet the rigid requirements for a […]
When to Get An MBA (and do you need one)
Recently a LinkedIn post raised this question, “Do I get an MBA right after graduating from college?” I’ve taught in MBA programs, completed my own program, and advised dozens of corporate managers. Here’s what I’d say: (1) Find out if you need the MBA degree. Every industry will be different. Some companies will respect only […]
Mid-life Career Change By Degrees
Should an MBA degree be included in your mid-life, mid-career game plan? The answer is, “Getting a degree can be the best *or* the worst career decision of your life.” Recently a national newspaper featured an article questioning the wisdom of escaping tough economic times by returning to school. Their article was targeted to twenty-something […]
Career Advice From Your Alma Mater (30 years later)
Today’s Wall Street Journal article (“Back to School for Career Advice,” by Joann S. Lublin) describes a 51-year-old woman who returned to her MBA program for career coaching. The coaching apparently focused on accountability (a staple of just about any coaching) along with career tips. The article goes on to note that many universities still […]