Now that online universities have been around for a decade or longer, employers aren’t questioning the value of an online degree as much as they once did, but some employers still have lingering doubts. The key to overcoming this, is to talk about your online education in the right way when you speak with employers.
Here are some strategies to apply . . .
So you’ve decided to go online to earn your degree and now the only thing left to do is to make your college choice. It may seem like a straightforward decision, but there are many aspects to consider before you sign up with an online school. Assuming you know what major you want to pursue and which degree you want to earn, your college choice must be based on the following factors:
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Today we have a guest post from Kimberly Bowen from NorthOrion.
You’ve known yourself your whole life, but it’s very possible you don’t recognize what makes you unique. You may assume your interests and talents are things everyone can do when, in fact, they are skills that can set you apart in the workforce. So, if you do have this unique set of skills and qualities that can help you be successful, how can you determine what they are and translate them into a successful career? These tips may help you find your passion and select a career that incorporates them.
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Today we have a guest post contributed by Carrie Oakley who writes on the topic of online colleges.
Gone are the days when studying online meant that you were at the mercy of diploma mills and shysters who “sold” degrees for a price. Today, thanks to the entry of major players like MIT into this field, online education’s reputation and respectability has grown by leaps and bounds. More and more people are signing up for distance online learning because it’s cost effective, convenient, allows flexible schedules, and lets you continue with your job even as you learn. So if you’re considering going down this route and wondering what kind of degree you should choose, here are a few tips to help you along:
Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your higher education or enhance your career, an online education may be the way to go. Does college seem too expensive? Do you live far away from a college or university and can’t commute or move at this point in your life? Does the nearest school not offer the type of courses you need? There are many advantages to an online education, and thanks to the Internet, almost anyone can pursue a college degree. Read on to find out why an online education might be the best option for you.
It was only a few years ago when a degree received from an online university was not viewed positively a résumé. Employers did not consider the applicant’s education to be at the same level as someone who attended an actual college. However, many people turned to online degrees anyway because of the convenience of attending class from any location, at any time of the day.
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But now, research shows that employers have finally started to take online degrees seriously.
According to a recent study, 3.5 million students took at least one online course during the fall of 2006 and the rate of online enrollments is growing nearly eight times as fast as the overall higher education population. With all of these students and schools jumping on the online degree bandwagon, I can’t help but ask: Do employers really value online degrees?
Online degrees are especially convenient for those who want to back to college or work while they are in school. If you’ve decided you want to get an online degree, now comes the difficult task of choosing which program is right for you. With a smattering of commercials and advertisements for every online college possible, how on earth are you supposed to choose the right one?
A recent pilot program in New Jersey took a group of single parents and 117 of 128 women graduated and graduates achieved an average pay increase of 14%.
Could an online education be for you?
With more than 1.5 million students enrolled in online programs, more and more students are considering an online education. But online courses aren’t for everyone. So how do you know if they’re for you?
According to recent surveys, online education is more popular than ever. Nearly one in five students take at least one course online and 1.5 million students take all of their courses online. 8% of all students at U.S. degree-granting, Title IV schools and 20% of adult students are enrolled in online degree programs.
This is causing a dramatic shift in education as online courses provide increased access to education. The majority of current online students are working adults with an average age of 34. Without the flexibility of online classes, most of these busy adults would never enroll in higher ed. Online classes are providing a viable option for working adults, busy mothers, rural Americans and even soldiers serving in Bagdad. In a recent story by NPR, they interviewed students from park managers in Montana to a rural mother of six who see online courses as their only option.
Is online learning your only option? myUsearch is searching for stories from online students for our series on online learning. Please comment on this post or email blog@myusearch.com to send us your story.
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