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Why You Need a University Degree

by: GaryPearson
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Are you one of those people who loves what they do? Do you wake up in the morning and look forward to going to work? Then you are one of the lucky ones. Most of us dread Monday mornings and upon receiving our paychecks wonder if it is even worth it. Of course, if we'd just gone to school for a few more years then perhaps we would be in our dead end jobs. These days there are many older people out there who are considering a return to work to upgrade their skills or get the education they need to get their dream career.

University degree programs vary widely, and some may question whether the benefits of a degree as far as job opportunity and salary outweigh the costs. The last thing we want to do is spend four valuable years attending lectures and cramming for midterms if it only means a modest salary increase. Studies have been done that confirm that a degree will increase employment chances by 90%.

If you've done any job searching lately you will notice that many jobs that previously required little or no experience are now asking for completion of a University degree program. Completing a degree indicates to employers that you are educated, goal orientated, and used to working hard. It's easy for employers to choose a recent graduate over someone who only has high school or less.

Once I graduated from college, I was stoked about making my resume. I could actually say that I had a bachelor's degree. That just feels outstanding. A certain confidence rolls over you when you present your academic achievements.

If you are thinking about going back to school for that all important University degree you should start doing some research. See what programs are available in your area. Just because it's been 10 years since you were in school does not mean that you are now excluded from attending a University degree program. Those who are willing to do the work will find their rewards in the workplace.

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Gary Pearson is an accomplished author. To learn more about college degree programs visit Degrees Now for current articles and discussions.

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