Have you thought about continuing your studies?
Completing any post-secondary degree is an accomplishment you should be proud of, but going on to earn your bachelor’s degree can provide you with benefits that can have a positive impact on your career.
Getting your bachelor’s degree may seem daunting, but the advantages it will give you will make the investment in further education worth it.
Here are the top benefits of earning your bachelor’s degree:
1. Career Opportunities
When the job market is competitive, employers can be more selective about the criteria they used to assess prospective employees. Many employers now require a bachelor’s degree as a minimum level of education, especially for management positions. That means having a bachelor’s degree will make these additional opportunities accessible to you, which means you will have more options to choose from.
A bachelor degree is also recognized around the world, meaning you will also have more access to international career opportunities.
Having a bachelor’s degree also makes you more marketable. Employers recognize the additional skills and experience gained during bachelor studies. You can use projects you complete during your studies in your resume to highlight the skills you have gained. Electives taken during your bachelor’s degree also give you additional knowledge and skills, which allow you to stand out from the crowd and give you a competitive edge in the job market.
2. Income Potential
One of the most obvious reasons to earn a bachelor’s degree is to increase your earning potential. In general, the higher the level of your education, the higher you can expect your salary to be. Luckily, it has been shown that having a bachelor will increase your salary. An increase in your earning potential will make sure you receive a financial return on the investment you make getting a bachelor’s degree. But a higher salary is not the only benefit, university graduates have been found to have the lowest levels of unemployment in Europe and Switzerland.
3. Networking
Building and maintaining a professional network can have lasting effects on your future success. Your time as a bachelor student will allow you to build relationships with other students as well as faculty. Projects with external partners and internships during your studies will also give you the opportunity to make new professional connections. By maintaining the network of connections you make during your bachelor’s degree, you will have access to industry insights, career guidance, and even recommendations for jobs down the road.
As a graduate, you will also join the university’s alumni program. Being part of an alumni network offers many benefits. You will have access to further education opportunities, social and networking events, as well as exclusive job opportunities.
4. Transferable Skills
Earning a bachelor’s degree will help you become a life-long learner. Your studies will provide you with knowledge within the subject of your degree, but also in other areas that can provide a foundation for career pathways in management and research. During your studies, you will be required to explore a range of topics. As you tackle issues from different perspectives, your analytical and problem-solving skills will be developed, you will learn to critically evaluate information and construct logical arguments. You will also gain skills that you can transfer to any career such as leadership, time-management and working in a team.
If you decide to continue your education even further, a bachelor’s degree will also give you access to master level degrees.
5. Better Communication
Bachelor graduates are better communicators. The additional time you spend studying will also improve your communication skills as you gain more experience in writing papers and giving presentations. As a bachelor student, you will learn to give and receive feedback, skills many employers value. Being able to communicate with a broad range of people and clearly express your point of view will help you build self-confidence.
There are many benefits to earning your bachelor’s degree. Not only will create tangible benefits for your career, it will give you a sense of achievement and help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your capabilities. In addition, researchers at Yale University have found that having a university degree might even help you live longer!
Think earning a bachelor’s degree might be right for you?
EHL offers graduates of professional degrees in hospitality the chance to earn a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management through an accelerated direct entry program.
Contact us to find out if you are eligible or for more information.
