Does Your Degree Determine Your Career?
A degree can strongly influence career opportunities, particularly in regulated professions.
But a degree does not automatically determine every role you can pursue.
The myth
That the subject of your degree determines the industry, role and direction of your entire professional life. Any deviation is treated as abandoning your qualification.
What a degree also develops
During education, people develop capabilities beyond their academic subject. These can include research, communication, writing, analysis, teamwork, project management, problem-solving and technology use.
A more accurate picture
A graduate's career direction may emerge from the combination of qualification, skills, experience, interests, values and opportunities. Your degree is one part of your professional profile.
If your degree and desired career do not match
Investigate the transferable capabilities you already possess and the additional requirements of your target field. The gap is often smaller than it appears.
Understand What You Have to Offer Beyond Your Degree
Penagix helps you see your natural gifts and developed capabilities clearly — regardless of your educational background.
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