Q. Since you’ve become a professor, I probably know your answer but I’d like your POV about getting a master’s degree in PR. I got my undergrad degree in English two years ago and have been in two lack-luster jobs since then so I have applied to graduate school in order to create some PR credentials. …… Continue reading Go to Grad School for the Right Reasons
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Weigh Bottom-line Benefits of Grad School
Q. I have a major decision to make in the next month–grad school or continue my so-far unsuccessful job search. I graduated in January and can get my grad degree in a little over a year, so perhaps the economy will improve further by then. What do you recommend? -LB A. Don’t assume graduate…… Continue reading Weigh Bottom-line Benefits of Grad School
The Grad School Option
A young friend decided to enroll in graduate school this month as a way to wait out the lackluster job market. Since he always had planned to get a master’s degree, I couldn’t debate the decision. However, I encourage everyone to make sure they’re pursuing advanced degrees for the right reasons. I enlisted Syracuse University professor Bill Coplin…… Continue reading The Grad School Option