# Determining Career Path Charts This 'Before Choosing a College or Career' Guide is Insightful By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-path References: [cooldailyinfographics](http://www.cooldailyinfographics.com/post/before-choosing-a-college-or-career) Choosing a [career path](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/careeround) straight out of high school isn't something every teenager automatically wants to think about, but this 'Before Choosing a College or Career' infographic outlines how not planning your future can negatively impact you both work-wise and financially. While going to university or college after secondary school is something youths automatically believe they have to do, they often disregard thinking about what major or degree they want to work towards. The impact of drifting through university without a set plan or career course often results in youths paying for an education that may not provide any employment opportunities afterwards. This insightful infographic outlines percentages relating to those who end up [not finishing their degree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-accelerator), those who wished they could have chosen a different major and how [financial debt affects students](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakefront-finance) afterwards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Career Planning:** There is a growing trend of individuals recognizing the importance of career planning before choosing a college or career. - **Alternative Education:** The trend of exploring alternative education options outside of traditional universities or colleges is growing, as students look for more specialized and practical training. - **Financial Literacy:** The trend of emphasizing financial literacy among young individuals is increasing, highlighting the importance of understanding the long-term financial implications of career choices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** The education industry has an opportunity to develop innovative career planning tools and resources for students to make more informed decisions. - **Edtech:** The EdTech industry can create digital platforms and online courses that provide career guidance and help students explore alternative education options. - **Financial Services:** The financial services industry can offer specialized financial education programs and resources tailored to young individuals to improve their financial decision-making and reduce debt. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Career Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-dreamer1.md) - [AI Career Guidance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepping-stonez.md) - [Career Guidance Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mira-migo.md) - [Career Education Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-career-lab.md) - [Connective Student Grad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devgrads.md) - [Career Reinvention Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-after-tech.md) - [Personalized AI Career Roadmaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-recipes-by-adaptiv.md) - [AI Career Path Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridgepath.md) - [AI-Powered Career Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-dreamer.md)