4 foolproof methods to match your course with a dream career

How do I know if the university/college programme is relevant to my ambitions?

Dennis Bonilla, the Executive Dean from the College of Information Systems and Technology at the University of Phoenix shared these tips on how to best match a college course with your dream career:

1. Do your research

If you know what you want to be after school, it is crucial that you identify the skills needed in that industry.

Browse through a growing list of careers here.

2. Find your role models

Identify and interview the pioneers and movers of the related field and take the time to find out more about how they started and become successful.

3. Job market insider info

You may also ask the people who work in management and human resource departments about the education levels and special skills they expect from job applicants.

4. Education programme choices

Find a university or college that offers a curriculum that is parallel to industrial needs. There are now many institutions partnering with companies towards a curriculum that moulds their graduates into commodities in the job market.