7 Reasons To Complete A Post Grad

Many graduates find themselves questioning why they should continue their education beyond a university degree. From someone who went through a similar situation, this is my advice.

Post graduate studies have a ton of benefits:

JOB PROSPECTS

We all get that wide-eyed deer in the headlights look when considering our next move after university. We're told to apply for jobs ASAP. Well, in doing so how will you differentiate yourself from the graduates you are competing against?

Completing a post-grad program gives yourself a one-up on those classmates. You have specialized education for the jobs you are applying for. Some post grad programs like Sheridan's Advertising Account Management offer co-op that may lead to a job opportunity within the company.

PASSION

Immerse yourself into a subject you are passionate about. Some people enjoy learning, so keep going. There are skills and life lessons you learn through a post grad program that you will not receive in university. From smaller classes and dedication to student success, you will always feel the support of your classmates and faculty.
You are not just a number.

SUBJECT SWITCH

First beginning your journey, you may not have known what direction to take. Post grads offer an opportunity for a career change. For example, I went from a Media, Information and Technology program at Western University to the post grad Advertising Account Management program at Sheridan.

Post grad studies can open the doors you need to lead you to the job you want.

SPECIALIZE

You will increase your knowledge in a chosen area, making you an ideal candidate for your dream job. You will receive enhanced skills and a deeper level of knowledge.

Specializing in your area will not only benefit you, but the company you work for. It shows initiative. For a competitive industry, it shows how much you want to be there.

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEEEEY

Yes, university costs a lot. You likely have debt up to your ears that you want to pay off before you consider more education. Maybe you don't want to consider further education at all.

I'll tell you right now - that's a mistake. Extra qualification can lead to an increased pay packet when you enter the working world. The investment can be well worth it.

Also, post grad programs can cost less than you think. Of course this depends on your chosen course, but there are always scholarships and bursaries available to help you out.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

A career switch can be difficult, but a post grad study can help in the way of experience. Some programs include placements or co-ops where those positions can be hard to come by. These opportunities can lead to a full-time position once you've completed your studies.

NETWORKING

The faculty will have connections and networking opportunities that you can benefit from. Your fellow classmates will end up in similar jobs. You may end up working alongside them one day! That happened in my co-op.

Meet people interested in the same industry because they will remain your contacts for years to come.


For more information on why you should consider post grad:
http://www.savethegraduate.org/post-grad-study/10-reasons-to-go-onto-post-graduate-study.html
http://elitedaily.com/life/lessons-learned-from-college/1582239/
http://odeccaordonez.blogspot.ca/2016/01/why-did-i-decide-to-join-advertising.html