Life & Career Design Expert: The Skill You’re Never Taught in Lecture Halls

from Skill Economy · host George Pygall

Sean Schofield is the Assistant Vice President of Life and Career Design at Wheaton College, where he helps students become career-ready from day one. In this episode, he breaks down the real skills that drive hiring, growth, and long-term success.0:00 – Intro1:40 – The Most Important Skill: Storytelling5:20 – How to Actually Build That Skill9:10 – Why Career Support Starts Too Late11:40 – Where Young People Should Start17:30 – Why Networking Changes Everything24:10 – The Gap Between Education & Employers28:10 – Why Degrees Aren’t Enough30:45 – How to Grow Fast in Your Career33:50 – Final Advice for Young People

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