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Purpose: This paper attempts to assess the perspective as well ground reality associated with career. It also attempts to suggest if NGOs could play a decisive role in the emerging commercially and dented mushrooming of higher education. Design/Methodology/Approach: Semantic survey has been conducted to find out students’ perception about self, what is his vision, mission and object as well expectations from the course they are pursuing. The question ranging related current on goings, educational systems and its relevance in life were also put to. The sample is drawn from the category of students/Job seekers and job hoppers. The respondents belong to the State of Bihar, Orissa, Haryana, Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Punjab. Findings: This paper unfolds career related issues, associated knowledge, available options and required guidance for a satisfying tomorrow to suit individual’s vision, mission and objective for a purposeful career and meaningful life. Research Limitations: Empirical study can be carried out to get clarity over factors that are ailing the system, and reasons behind the mushrooming of educational institutions. Managerial Implications: The semantic survey is a revelation that stakeholder are at a loss and finds themselves at the cross road of choosing educational pursuit. Despite being educated most of them are not employable. However, in a humble way a beginning has to be made when the meaningful education and purposeful life is properly woven educational system. Originality/Values: The study makes submission to convert those knowledgeable as employable and inculcate in them a sense of wisdom aimed at sustainable educational endeavors.

Keywords

Career Options, Career Choices, Career Knowledge, Career Guide

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