Getting Your Second Bachelor's Degree

In today's competitive and challenging job market, education is a determining factor. Compared to the past, more and more people are pursuing an education and because of that, having a bachelor's degree may not be enough. Some may opt for a graduate degree, yet others can equally benefit from the option of getting a second bachelor's degree.

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      Entering graduate school may be too stressful and the requirements may be very stringent, whereas studying for a second bachelor's degree may be familiar territory for you. As you have gone through the whole process already, you are aware of its challenges and will have learned from errors and mistakes made in the past.

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      When you are choosing your second bachelor's degree, make sure it is not too similar to your first degree. By diversifying your studies, you will gain extra knowledge and expertise, which represent an added bonus to your career. Employers may decide to choose someone with two bachelor degrees, rather than someone with a master's degree, as the former has more general knowledge, while the latter may be too specialized in his field.

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      The good news is that you probably do not need to take the same general education requirements, such as foreign languages or specific arts and science courses, that were mandatory for your previous bachelor's degree. This not only saves you time and money, but also gives you the opportunity to choose other courses you may find more interesting for your second bachelor's degree.

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      When you have two bachelor's degrees, you demonstrate your strong commitment to education. An employer will get the sense that you are ambitious, hardworking and responsible. This, in turn, will open doors for you; you can ask for a higher salary, better benefits and job responsibilities, as a result.

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      When you have two bachelor's degrees, you increase your workforce flexibility and have access to a wider selection of job opportunities. Because of your additional knowledge, you will be able to expand your job search options, which gives you a significant competitive edge over other job applicants.

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