When times get tough, or when things start to look a bit uncertain, it’s not uncommon for people to start contemplating the idea of a career change. And in our highly credentialized society, that probably means going back to school.

There are countless programs out there. Whatever career you’re thinking of, there’s a certificate or a degree that promises to get you there. Indeed, so certain a path to career fulfillment does it seem that many schools make grand promises in their promotional literature, often putting particular emphasis on earning potential.

It almost becomes a kind of shopping excursion, with the courses, timetables, schools and whatnot taking centre stage. And before you know it, the whole point of the exercise becomes lost.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with going back to school, if it’s right for you. Indeed it’s often a very necessary part of a career change. But it’s incredibly important to keep some things in mind.

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