I Got My Online Degree, Now What?

So you made it!  You some how managed to balanced your demanding life with a challenging online education. Your new degree makes you more competitive for more jobs and advancement in your current career. Now What?

If you are trying to move up in your current job, inform your employer of your graduation and include a copy of your transcript/diploma. Also notify and demonstrate to them any new skills or qualifications you have gained from your online education. Apply for jobs internally. Although you may have obtained your new degree, you might not receive the better paying or new job instantaneously. With your new degree, you might feel overqualified for your current job, but be realistic because it takes time to secure a new job!

Ok, you’ve applied and have gotten an offer! Congratulations! However do not be disappointed if you are not offered as much money as you’d like. You might not be making the money you want right away, but with your new or higher online degree, you can soon request the raise that you deserve!

Some of you decided to pursue a different degree because you were unhappy with your current career choice and thought you needed better. Check out some job fairs. A lot of these job fairs are flooded with 20 something year olds looking for a career. But as a newly adult graduate, you not only bring your new degree to the table, but also years of experience; thus making yourself much more valuable and competitive for a career change.

Although you have gained additional credentials and your resume is sparkling with the new degree, you might not get the new job right away. Again it takes time! You might have to stay working at your current job until you find the job you want. But remember, be respectable and fair to your current employer. Because you are pursuing something new, does not mean that you can slack off and be unethical in your work practice.

So after receiving your degree, applying internally/externally for a better or different career, and attending job fairs, you are now well on your way to rolling in the money and getting your dream job thanks to your online degree!!

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