9 reasons to get a second degree

In today's world the value of the second higher education, of course, increased in comparison with former times. More and more people think about how to get another profession. What prompts them to do so?

As shown by a study conducted some time ago, HSE, almost all of the Federal districts of the country there has been a growth in the number of students wishing to get second higher education.

 

According to Rosstat, the vast majority of students (66.5% of men and 70% women) again to enter higher education before the age of 30 years, about 20% of people from 31 to 40 years and 6% older than 40 years.

 



 

It is easy to see that the second higher education is becoming increasingly popular. According to VTsIOM, the confidence that you need to constantly improve their qualifications, give today, 66% of respondents. While 23% believe that it should be done annually, every three years – 26% every 5 years – 17%.

And the greatest number of people who need to improve skills among people with higher education – 86%. What brings experienced professionals newly on the student's bench?

1. The needs of the labour market in the generic specialistsare increasingly in vacancies employers, among other requirements, there is a graduate. Some employers clearly imagine why they need such a specialist, but following the trends of the time, looking for those that gives rise to jokes about the cleaner-the economist-Toastmasters-diver-Analytics. Others do require a specialist with expertise not only in Economics but also in law or a marketer with knowledge of psychology.

 

Ivan, 27: "At work, where there was no architect, I realized that the programmer without the ability to design the architecture is weak and dependent. Decided to correct this deficiency. In some way it turned out. Unfortunately, in addition to the General aspects there are still a great many small areas. Everything will not teach. Perhaps, learning to code can be infinite".--vid1-- 2. The desire for career growthat times of higher position requires new knowledge and skills that becomes the stimulus to another degree. But if a second degree is contrary to the career path of the candidate, it may be even less.

Olesya 37: "Worked long enough in the profession, but at one point decided to change his profession to a more "feminine" due to dissatisfaction with career, went from production in the lawyers."

3. The desire to change the professionfor About 40% of the students again enter UNIVERSITY with the aim to change qualification. Often this is due to disappointment in the first graduation. Indeed, in 17-18 years, the majority of students it is difficult to choose a profession for life, and parents, guided by ideas about how to best compel their children to enter the "prestigious" faculties. In addition, the profession may lose its relevance and appeal and to encourage a person to acquire new knowledge.

Alla, 42: "the jobs at the new place of residence was not. Was offered an interesting job, but in a completely different field. Was interested to learn again."

4. Expectations of higher salaries, Many students had great hopes for the second diploma, as, in their opinion, it is the guarantor of a more solid remuneration for their work. If you really got the necessary knowledge and ready to take on more responsibility at work, then this is your option. Otherwise, the second crust will go in a pile of other documents.

Egor, 31: "she Worked for six years as a design engineer in a large enterprise, but at some point realized that the current salary does not suit me and I want to implement your communication skills. Moved into sales at a much larger salary, however, he obtained a second degree at the faculty of Economics".

5. The desire for knowledge andKnowledge can become outdated, losing relevance, and some experts want to understand related issues. Sometimes the person has a hobby that becomes a business of his life, and he again goes to study to acquire the necessary knowledge. And in the end, there are people who want to improve their skills. And for them, no matter – they will be able to apply in practice the acquired knowledge or not, the main thing – to expand their horizons.

Julia, 46: "as long as I remember, something to learn, see, or learn something new has always attracted. Work and satisfaction with the results of this work... It's like the love of travel".

6. Prestige in societySome people are going to get second highest or Ph. D. because it is fashionable. They think that the presence of many jewels in the card will automatically raise their credibility and cause other people to listen to them. One of my classmate defended and even spent some time in low-paid, but high-profile positions in the University solely in order to have the full right to write on the card all its regalia. Really, some people act as impressive a list of professional advantages.

7. The desire to earn praiseIf the child in the family always talked about the fact that love must be earned, especially success in school, in school he will learn from one of the five, is not a joke to worry about the smallest of the Quartet, then will go to a good UNIVERSITY, and upon completion will receive a diploma. But this is not enough. The need to prove to relatives and friends their necessity, relevance and the desire to earn praise motivate such a person to get a second, third higher education, go on various courses.

8. Infantilismto Be the eternal student. In this case, the thirst for knowledge is replaced by a desire to be in this special atmosphere, and learning is perceived as a hangout or chat with the same interests. The student learns effortlessly and quite happy with "three". Him as far as possible I want to postpone the moment of going to work and in response to a reasonable claim to say that he is learning! It's an attempt to run away from responsibility when it is necessary to make their own decisions.

9. The desire to arrange a personal lifeis Not such a common reason for getting the second highest, but is still the place to be. Admission to another UNIVERSITY or for new courses is another way to learn as the student's environment involves communication, and, in addition, it is possible to look better to the person you like. Often the way chosen by those who studied in the traditionally "youth" or "maiden" departments, such as aviation or teaching.

Getting a second higher education is quite a big step. Honestly ask yourself what you will gain after finishing the second University in addition to diploma. If decided on goals, then consider a few Universities, best accredited, and the program on the chosen specialty in each of them.

Don't forget to look at the items included in the program and number of training hours, otherwise, instead of new knowledge run the risk to undergo the same discipline in the second round. If you are interested in several Universities, gather feedback about the quality of education in the chosen specialty, the teaching staff and the learning process. This will narrow search and will help to better define the priorities. And whatever you choose, let it will open up new horizons! published

 

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

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