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It makes no difference where you are in your career, it’s always good to try to get ahead and do more. Whether you’ve just graduated high school and you want to move on to something rewarding, or you’ve been working in a career for some time and you want to move forward, or even if you want to change careers completely and try something new, education is a vital next step. This is the case even if you are choosing to start your own business; knowing more than your competitors will help you to advance, and will give you an edge when it comes to finding customers, making profits, and building a thriving business.
Because boosting your education is so important, it’s worth considering going back to school to learn more about your current career or to start a new one. Read on to find out exactly why.
Qualifications
The most obvious reason for going back into education when you want to advance your career is that you will gain qualifications. These qualifications on your resume will allow you to begin in entry levels positions if they are basic qualifications, but if you take a second degree or a third or you take on the challenge of a masters or even a Ph.D., you can move up the career ladder much more quickly, accelerating your career faster than you could ever do otherwise.
Of course, the qualification you earn won’t just be given to you; you will have to work hard for it, but that hard work means you are learning all the time, gaining the knowledge you need to go further, do more, and gain more success.
Work On Your Soft Skills
The courses you take for whatever it is you want to do, whether you choose to go to dental assistant school, teaching school, business school, medical school, or you simply choosing to go back to college to earn a general degree in something that interests you, won't just give you knowledge about the subject at hand; you will be able to work on your soft skills as well.
Soft skills are something that an employer will be looking for (or, if you intend to start your own business, they are something that will benefit you in that regard too), and being able to demonstrate that you have them in abundance will benefit you greatly. Soft skills include communication, time-keeping, organization, and teamwork, and they are the kinds of things that will stand out to an employer who is looking to offer someone a promotion.
You Will Impress Your Employers
Career advancement can certainly happen through a lot of hard work and dedication, but if you can speed up the process with a new degree and qualifications, then that’s even better. Putting in the hard work for a degree – and letting your boss know about it – will definitely play to your advantage, and your employer is sure to be impressed that you are taking the initiative to learn more about the sector you are working in.
When the time comes to offer a promotion, this is going to go in your favor, as your employer is going to want to promote someone who is showing willingness and going above and beyond the norm.