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2) Course Selection That Actually Matters

Avoiding 'theoretical traps' unless strategically useful

Some classes are purely academic. They focus on history, philosophy, or high-level theories. While these are interesting, they often don't give you a 'deliverable' to show an employer. Unless you want to be a researcher or a professor, limit these 'theoretical' classes. Every semester, ask yourself: 'Will this class help me build a portfolio piece?'

Some classes are purely academic. They focus on history, philosophy, or high-level theories. While these are interesting, they often don't give you a "deliverable" to show an employer.

Unless you want to be a researcher or a professor, limit these "theoretical" classes. Every semester, ask yourself: "Will this class help me build a portfolio piece?" If the answer is no, see if there is a more "applied" or "practical" version of that course. Focus on tools and methods used in offices today.

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