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Advanced Degree, Entry-Level Job? |
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Peter Vogt
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Earning an
advanced college degree is a huge accomplishment,
especially if you're only in your early 20s. But for
many employers, it won't fully substitute for something
that's even more critical to them: Experience.
There will always be employers that believe education is
a complement to, rather than a replacement for,
relevant, related workplace experience, says Brendan
Courtney, senior vice president and group executive for
Spherion Professional Services Group. Hiring decisions
are typically made based on one's ability to perform the
job and deliver the expected results -- not solely on
one's academic knowledge preparing for a job.
So if you're planning to go right into a graduate
program immediately after finishing your bachelor's
degree -- or if you've already done it -- be prepared
for potential conflict between prospective employers
expectations and yours. The type of job you ultimately
land with your graduate degree, not to mention its
accompanying salary, may be more entry-level than you
might think.
Having an Advanced Degree May Mean Special
Job-Hunt Tactics
That's the reality 27-year-old Kelly King had to accept.
In 2001, she earned her master's degree in marketing
communication after finishing her bachelor's degree in
communication the year before at Florida State
University.
I completed my bachelor's [degree] in three years and
felt that sticking around to graduate with my class, but
with an advanced degree, would be an asset, both to me
and potential employers, says King. The most difficult
pill to swallow was that this was not true and, in fact,
getting a master's may have actually hindered my initial
ability to get a job.
Why? Because employers assumed she'd demand a higher
salary than her early-20-something peers would, even
though she had little practical experience. Indeed, she
quickly learned her resume was routinely being passed
over -- and that it would continue to be ignored unless
she was able to get in front of employers and explain
her true intentions and expectations.
So I met a company executive in a social setting and was
able to convince him of my talent and drive and
willingness to be entry-level before he ever saw my
resume and had the opportunity to set it aside and
choose someone ˇ®cheaper, says King, now a partner in
Fulcrum Business Solutions. In the end, the position I
gained was entry-level, but I was given much more
responsibility and at a far greater pace than my peers.
Making Peace with Entry-Level Reality
Twenty-four-year-old Liz, who asked that her real name
not be used, a public relations professional at a
Midwestern university, found it equally discouraging to
swallow the idea that her recently completed master's
degree in management wouldn't necessarily lead to a
higher-paying mid- or high-level job. Having a twin
brother who had just finished his MBA didn't help.
But ultimately, I realized that he and I are in very
different fields, and sometimes certain sacrifices, like
long hours and cutthroat competition, just aren't worth
the higher salary,Liz says. ˇ°Finding a nurturing
environment where I could cultivate my existing skills
was important to me.
That's exactly what she has in her current position, and
she credits her master's degree with helping her narrow
her focus and sharpen her communication skills in a
setting not unlike the one she's working in now.
Both women say that if they had to do it all over again,
they'd still pursue their graduate degrees right after
finishing their bachelor's degrees -- but that they'd
invest more time and energy gaining experience through
internships or volunteer activities. They both also
stress, as do others, that once you've come to terms
with the notion of pursuing an entry-level job with your
graduate degree, it's critical for you to communicate to
prospective employers -- in your cover letter or, better
yet, a live conversation -- your willingness to start at
entry-level and prove your way up.
Show initiative and a willingness to do whatever it
takes to advance, says Jennifer Kushell, cofounder of
YSN. com -- Your Success Network and author of Secrets
of the Young & Successful. An advanced degree coupled
with a more comprehensive understanding of the business,
grounded in reality and not theory, is sure to help you
make the most of your degree. |
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This article originally appeared on Monster.com. |
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