Advanced Degree
Up to a few years ago, I was a big fan of getting advanced degrees. I have now come to realize that this used to be more important, but in today’s world, having a big-time MBA is not a one-way ticket to easy street. Yes, you still see job postings where an MBA from a top school (e.g. York :-) is a job requirement, but that just simply is not the case anymore.
While having an advanced degree is a great feather in your cap and will help you stand out, in the end, it’s all about how you present yourself and what you can actually contribute to the situation that will determine your success and potential. Apart from the miracle story of the high school or college dropout who goes on to earn millions, there are more typical stories that we can all relate to.
For instance, Michael Dell of Dell Inc., and all the problems he had at beginning of his career. Look deeper into the company and you’ll find that half of Dell’s top executives do not hold MBAs and half of them don’t even have post-graduate degrees.
Successful people obtain results when they make viable contributions to businesses, programs and life — with or without a fancy degree. And how many years did I spend getting my papers?! Oh well…
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