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21-10-2014, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Erica Lim
Hi, i am currently a diploma holder. I am contemplating to further studies. Do you think it will help me in my career in terms of pay rise, promotion or better job opportunities? Any advice anyone??
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Depends, if you can qualify for local uni, then go for it. If not, then dont take any lupsup degree, it wont help much.
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24-10-2014, 04:32 PM
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I definitely cannot qualify for a local uni. But what do you mean by a lupsup degree? Sorry, i am quite inexperience in this
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25-10-2014, 03:19 PM
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Actually it does help to get a degree. I had an increment of 1k after graduation by changing job with similar job responsibilities. Alot of job postings require at least a degree in my field. So without a degree, I wont even be shortlisted for an interview.
However, in my case, i had 3 years exp alr. If u are a fresh grad without exp at all, then you wont see much difference in starting pay from diploma to degree.
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27-10-2014, 03:11 PM
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I have actually been working for about 2 years, but have been stagnant in my career. and now with all the talks by the govt about lifelong learning, i am wondering whether or not if i should also upgrade myself to stay relevant. im not sure if it will help in my career if i get a degree, but just the thought of going back to school and the long hours put in, kind of also make me hesitate. anyone was in the same shoes too?
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27-10-2014, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Erica Lim
I have actually been working for about 2 years, but have been stagnant in my career. and now with all the talks by the govt about lifelong learning, i am wondering whether or not if i should also upgrade myself to stay relevant. im not sure if it will help in my career if i get a degree, but just the thought of going back to school and the long hours put in, kind of also make me hesitate. anyone was in the same shoes too?
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I was in the same shoe. After hesitating for 1.5yrs, i decided to further my studies.
Do it when u r young and have no family commitments. Perhaps u can let us noe more details abt urself? Like what field u working as, ur interest and whats ur diploma?
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29-10-2014, 11:45 AM
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i currently do not have any family commitments, and have been working as sales executive for more than 2 years. my diploma is in life science. even though i like it, but the prospects for life science in sg seems to be very niche. if i were to further my studies, i would probably try a general degree such as a business degree or psychology degree.
after furthering your studies, was things better? did the cert helped in your career?
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30-10-2014, 11:38 AM
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Having a degree is always more useful than not having one. If you can afford it, it will help to open career doors. Try to go for a 'brand' name school at least by checking the university rankings (QSWorld or FT are pretty good), even if you are doing it via distance correspondence.
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01-11-2014, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Erica Lim
i currently do not have any family commitments, and have been working as sales executive for more than 2 years. my diploma is in life science. even though i like it, but the prospects for life science in sg seems to be very niche. if i were to further my studies, i would probably try a general degree such as a business degree or psychology degree.
after furthering your studies, was things better? did the cert helped in your career?
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My increament was 1k plus when i changed job.
I graduated last year. Before grad- 2.3k, after grad and changed job 3.5k. I was 25 last year.
Alot of my friends with dip and same age still drawing ard 2.5k to 2.8k. Therefore, i think the close to 1 k increment is worth it for u to pursue. My degree was 1.5yrs duration.
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