1. You should never stop learning
Lifelong learning is the new normal. Not only do employers expect you to stay up to date in your field, there is increasing evidence that well-being is linked to continued learning.
A postgraduate degree will not only help improve your job prospects or give you enhanced skills to progress your career, it will challenge you to push yourself further and to become a true expert in your field. Postgrad study will help you stay passionate and set you up for future success.
The skills and experience you’ve developed over your undergrad years (particularly if you studied at Flinders) have helped you build the kind of career-ready abilities that your industry is looking for.
2. You’ll improve your professional reputation
We know that you know your stuff (again, particularly if you’ve studied at Flinders), but a postgraduate degree will give you a better opportunity to truly show your strengths. Perhaps you’d like to run your own team one day, or progress to a Higher Degree by Research? Postgraduate study will further develop your leadership potential and position you as an expert in your industry.
Whether you’re already working in your chosen field or still working towards your career goals, one of the best ways to enhance your reputation to potential employers is to continue building on your skills.
3. You could maximise your potential salary
Postgraduate study not only opens up opportunities and helps make your career more resilient, you’re also likely to make a lot more money in the long run.
According to the 2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report, there’s a substantial difference between median undergraduate and postgraduate salaries, with postgraduate coursework median salaries almost $23,000 higher than median undergraduate salaries.
