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Talent Tip #21: What Do Lady Gaga and a Graduate Degree Have in Common?

May 17, 2011

Both have values that have been overinflated by society.

Oh, I jest. Well, a little. I’m not saying graduate degrees aren’t valuable; they are often quite useful, depending on the career field. But what I see all too often are folks heading back to school without a solid reason for attaining more education.

For those considering graduate school, my advice is to think critically about why you want an advanced degree. Hint: “Because my dad got one.” and “Since the economy is bad, I think I’ll go…

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