Absolutely--and I understand the ROI thinking, but I suppose I'm concerned that many of the ones who seem to be adopting it aren't, actually, taking the steps that will help them get those jobs with very specific skill sets. A mediocre GPA with a degree in Gen Business, poorly written application materials (shouldn't Business at least be…
Absolutely--and I understand the ROI thinking, but I suppose I'm concerned that many of the ones who seem to be adopting it aren't, actually, taking the steps that will help them get those jobs with very specific skill sets. A mediocre GPA with a degree in Gen Business, poorly written application materials (shouldn't Business at least be teaching them how to write a resume? I have graduating seniors come to me without knowing what a resume is, or how to shape one towards a specific job or internship)...these don't seem like things that are likely to set them up for lucrative careers. It seems like many of them are being pushed towards this model by well-intentioned middle-class or lower middle class parents who think it's the practical choice, but it seems likely to replicate the same class divisions mentioned in the interview. Those students who *are* able to use this model to launch careers are those who already have family connections in a field or who use Greek life and other social factors to network their way into jobs.
(Editing to add: I definitely don't give any of them the 'go to grad school' advice! Hahahasob. I have an anti-pep-talk for those who come to ask me about it.)
Absolutely--and I understand the ROI thinking, but I suppose I'm concerned that many of the ones who seem to be adopting it aren't, actually, taking the steps that will help them get those jobs with very specific skill sets. A mediocre GPA with a degree in Gen Business, poorly written application materials (shouldn't Business at least be teaching them how to write a resume? I have graduating seniors come to me without knowing what a resume is, or how to shape one towards a specific job or internship)...these don't seem like things that are likely to set them up for lucrative careers. It seems like many of them are being pushed towards this model by well-intentioned middle-class or lower middle class parents who think it's the practical choice, but it seems likely to replicate the same class divisions mentioned in the interview. Those students who *are* able to use this model to launch careers are those who already have family connections in a field or who use Greek life and other social factors to network their way into jobs.
(Editing to add: I definitely don't give any of them the 'go to grad school' advice! Hahahasob. I have an anti-pep-talk for those who come to ask me about it.)