QS Virtual Masters Event September 15 Could Help Land Your Dream Job
It’s never been this bad in Lebanon, with 77% of young men and women thinking of immigrating and the economic collapse needing at least 12 to 19 years to get back to 2017 as the World Bank predicts.
This means that a lot of young men and women’s dreams have been put on hold, especially when it comes to pursuing higher education. That’s not right though, and it doesn’t have to be that way.
That’s why I’ve partnered up with QS International again ahead of their QS Virtual Masters virtual event in Beirut happening on September 15, 2021.
Here are five reasons a Master’s Degree can help you land your dream job (and study abroad despite it seeming almost impossible at the moment.
Difficult Times
It’s a difficult time to be looking for work, everywhere around the world and even more so in Lebanon, but perhaps it could a good time to step back and re-evaluate what’s next for you.
While there’s no simple answer for everyone, it could be worth considering if going back to school should be your next step.
1- Boosts your Employability
Almost all master’s degrees can help boost your career prospects. The most common function is to differentiate yourself in a crowded labor market. Competition for the most sought-after jobs is greater than ever before, and more and more of the workforce have an undergraduate degree. Work experience is always valuable but having a master’s degree can help you stand out even more.
Master’s graduates earn on average $8,000 per annum more than undergraduate degree holders, five years after graduation, and are 7% more likely to be in full-time employment.
2- Change your Career Path
It’s common to feel ‘locked’ on a career path once you’ve started one after graduating. If you think your interests may lie elsewhere but are unsure how to pursue them, it may be time to research studying a master’s in something new.
That’s especially true after a year of working from home due to the pandemic, where you might have realized what you’re doing might not be for you.
The subject of your undergraduate degree is likely less limiting than you might think when applying for master’s programs. Also, full conversion courses are widely offered in subjects such as Law, Psychology and Education.
3- Become an Expert in your Field
The process of studying a master’s degree is quite different from an undergraduate course. You’ll typically find a much greater focus on independent study and research, usually ending with a sizable dissertation making a real contribution to your field.
Naturally this puts you in a good position to progress in your career: master’s graduates are 18% more likely to be in a high-skilled job compared to undergraduates.
4- Develop Transferable Skills
Aside from the expertise you’ll wield after graduation, the completion of a master’s degree is a great accomplishment in itself. A majority of career paths open to you won’t require in-depth knowledge of your subject of study, but the skills you’ve developed are highly desirable.
The majority of master’s courses will require careful research, effective communication, and independent working — and give you the opportunity to showcase them on your CV.
5- Prepare for the Future
With high levels of competition in the job market and more of the workforce becoming more educated, it will only become more essential for job seekers to be able to stand out from the crowd.
The Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (European Commission) predicts that roughly 15% of jobs are likely to need a postgraduate degree by 2022. Demand for highly skilled, expert labour continues to rise across a range of industries, and the right master’s for you could offer the skills and knowledge to get where you want to be.
Details on the QS Virtual Masters Event September 15
If you’re considering a master’s and would like to learn more, you can join the QS Virtual Masters Event taking place on the 15th of September (17:30–20:00).
This is a free event where you can meet with admission directors from over 25 universities, including:
- Grenoble Ecole de Management,
- EDHEC,
- NEOMA,
- University of Manchester,
- Concordia,
- KU Leuven,
- Khalifa,
- Hult and many more!
Best part is, attendees will have access to expert career advisors, successful alumni and over $5.8 million in scholarships.
