Graduate programs aren't a retreat from responsibility. Instead, they're a responsible, career-building move in a crowded job market. Here's why.

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Why Grad School isn't a Refuge
It's an unfortunateculturaltrend that college or university graduatesreturning to
education after graduation are viewed as delaying adulthood, refusing to enter
the real world in lieu of the safe space that is school. The reality is that realizing
that a slog through a difficult job market when you lack necessary credentials is a
waste of time and resources, and choosing to upgrade those credentials is one of
the moreadultdecisions a young student can make. It's a reality in a crowded job
market such as this that you need to stand out, and a post-graduate degree can
move your resume to the top of the pile. Here's a few more reasons why
participating in Graduate Programs in Toronto are a serious, mature
investment in your career, rather than a prolonged adolescence.
It's designed to actively get you a job
At a school like Centennial College, graduate programs aren't general, but are
instead specifically tailored towards one profession or skill, including Public
Relations, Publishing, Television and Film Business, Media Management, and
other, similar careers. In a postgrad, it's understood that you're finished the more
general educational phase of your life, and are looking for a career, so you're
taught how to specifically do that career. There's no electives, only courses aimed
at teaching you practical job skill that you'll actively use in your profession.
The students around you are in the same boat, and can help you out
You wouldn't just be taking a postgrad for the educational experience, useful as
that can be, but also for the people you'd be taking it with. Remember, your
classmates will be the same as you, professionals looking to enter your specific
career field. They represent an important human resource: Future working
professionals you can network and connect with now, thanks to the shared
bondingexperienceof movingthrougha postgrad together. In the comingyears, if
you can stay in touch, you'llbe sharing jobs, resources, and tips while reminiscing
about your school days with each other.

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You'll be linked to a fresh set of resources, and connected to potential employers
It's a story I've heard a few times from students: They hit the job market before
they wereadequately prepared, and didn'ttakeproper advantageof the resources
that their school made available to them. Colleges, of course, have a wealth of job-
hunting resources, including their own internal job boards, as well as centres to
help you with resume-writing, interviews, and other job-hunting tips. By going
back to school, you're getting another shot at making effective use of those
resources, and this time, you haverealjob-market experience as context, meaning
you get to start fresh with more wisdom. In addition to that, many post-grads
include a field placement element, linking you directly to a potential employer,
and allowing for further networking opportunities, if not a direct hire. At the very
least, it puts your application to the top of the pile, since you'll have a chance to
meet employers in person.
Author:Jason White