For my executive clients, it sure does.
Getting to the top is never easy, but it is especially tough when you lack the hallmarks of reputation that potential employers value.
Can you get to the top without a degree? Yes.
Would this be easier than with the degree? No.
A bachelorâs degree provides you with the fundamentals, but a (business) masterâs degree provides greater depth/breadth, a focused area of study, enhances oneâs leadership and management skills, and broadens the knowledge required to accelerate growth in oneâs business.
Iâm sorry my dear influencers, but I love and Iâm proud of my masterâs degree. Many of my clients are as well.
I wouldnât be the same professional because it has taught me:
đ How to improve in building relationships
đ How to become more diplomatic and open-minded
đ How to analyse and critically assess situations and people
đ How to communicate better
đ How to improve my writing and editing skills
đ How to become more culturally aware
đ How to be confident in my expertise
So, next time when someone tells you that âdegrees are obsolete, and they learned all they need on YouTubeâ, you just be proud of what you have achieved with your education.
Thereâs no magic formula for professional success, and yes, we see many successful people following unconventional educational paths.
Thatâs perfectly ok.
Itâs also perfectly ok to be proud of your Master and take no bs from anyone on social media.
Many things we see and read here are exaggerated or false, so keep this in mind when scrolling your feed. đ
Works smarter, not harder, and follow me on LinkedIn for more job search and career development tips âĄď¸ Olivera Andjelkovic