If you are enrolling in school to prepare for a job in a particular occupation, you should contact potential employers and ask:

• What knowledge, skills and abilities are needed?
• Is there a specific degree or training expected for an entry-level position?
• Is licensure, certification or a special test required before employment?
• Do you contact certain institutions when recruiting new employees?
• What do you think of this school?
• Have you hired graduates from this school?
• Were you satisfied with graduates you hired from this school?

If you plan to attend school to advance your career with your current employer, you should also ask:

• Is this program a good choice for professional development?
• Will tuition paid to this school qualify for employer-paid tuition reimbursement?