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S1E23: Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

S1E23: Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

FromStrategy Simplified


S1E23: Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

FromStrategy Simplified

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Many schools are uncertain of their plans for this year, leading some students to consider alternatives - one of those being a gap year. But pandemic or not, gap years are becoming increasingly en vogue. If you are, for any reason, contemplating a gap year in your future, this is the episode for you!In typical consulting fashion, we break out a pros and cons list: 3 definite drawbacks about taking a gap year, and 3 things that are intriguing about it. Are you considering a gap year? We'd love to hear about it - leave us a note at team@managementconsulted.com!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepResume Edits: tinyurl.com/resumeeditsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership
Released:
Jul 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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