So you just received your bachelor’s degree and you are searching for work in the field you studied. Not long after this some relatives try to persuade you to attend graduate school because they feel that it will boost your chances of success. You ask yourself if this is necessary and you’re already saddled with student loan debt from your undergraduate years. When it comes to career advancement, there are times when graduate school is necessary but for others it is not. Here are some tips on deciding whether to attend graduate school.
Consider Your Motives
Think about why you want to go to graduate school. If your job hunt is not going well, it is not a good reason to attend graduate school because there are people with advanced degrees who still cannot locate a steady and well-paying job. If you hate your current job this is not a good motive in getting an advanced degree. Your desire for gaining more knowledge is also not the best reason to attend graduate school. However, if you plan to become a doctor, lawyer, teacher, social worker or a college professor, then graduate school should be considered.
