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Advancing You
This document discusses factors to consider when determining whether an advanced degree is the right path. It outlines steps to take, including determining career goals, talking to others, investigating options like professional certifications or academic programs, and considering life priorities. Options for academic education, applied experience, and professional certification are compared. Additional factors to consider include costs, scheduling flexibility, reputation, location, and online options. The document stresses developing a detailed plan that considers when to start, time commitment, financing, and balancing work, family, and personal life.
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- 2. 2. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Is an Advanced Degree Right for Me? Professional Goals Personal Goals
- 3. 3. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Determine Career Goals Talk to Others Investigate & Explore Options Consider Life Priorities Develop a Plan Execute Choosing the Right Path
- 4. 4. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Determine Career Goals Change Direction Build Technical Skills Manage Operations & Develop Talent
- 5. 5. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Investigate and Explore Options Professional Certification • Industry Focused • Nationally/ Regionally Recognized Academic Education • Theoretical/historic context • Analytic and Logical capability Applied Experience • Relevant (targeted) exposure • Realtime (dynamic) Expertise Competence
- 6. 6. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Investigate and Explore Options Cost Support (tutoring, advisor, etc.) Collaborative Approach Scheduling Flexibility Accreditation, Reputation, & Industry Connection Location On-line Option Webinars
- 7. 7. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Develop a Plan • When to Start? • Time Commitment • Full vs. Part-Time • Nights/Weekends Schedule • Self-Support • Employer • Taxes Financing • Family • Hobbies • Friends Personal Life • Work Load • Travel • Flexibility Work Life
- 8. 8. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Determine Career Goals Talk to Others Investigate & Explore Options Consider Life Priorities Develop a Plan Execute
- 9. 9. All RightsReserved.22 December 2017© 3M 3M Confidential. Speakers Degree B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota Degree B.S. Chemical Engineering, Case Western Reserve B.A. Music, Case Western Reserve Degree B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University M.B.A. Management, University of Wisconsin – River Falls
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- #3 Vanessa Question: With a show of hands, how many of you are considering pursuing an advanced degree? For those of you who DID raise your hand AND those of you who DID NOT raise your hand ... this session is for you. There is nothing wrong about considering an advanced degree (regardless of your situation). In fact, nearly _% of professionals in one research study responded that they have or are considering pursuing an advanced degree. Here are some actionable steps you can take to determine if an advanced degree is right for you.
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- #6 Jackie Applied experience: Job shadows, part time work, internships, volunteering. Get more experience in the field that you think you want to pursue
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