My decision to start the MBA graduate program was very simple. Since graduating with my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management in December of '09, I haven't been able to meet one major goal I had set for myself. I expected to have a job in my career field by now but ever since the economy started to decline the job market has been severely effected by it. I had originally planned on postponing grad school until after I had started my career as a means of advancing in a company. But, due to the circumstances, I realize that furthering my education with an MBA degree would increase my chances of obtaining a job in the first place. As of right now with the unemployment rate at 9.5% as recorded in July, I might have a while before I can start my career. So in the meantime I'm back to school. I'm just hoping that Mr. Obama will have better news on the economy in the near future.
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Under employment was the reason why I choose the MBA program. I was laid off in 2007 and found jobs both part-time, but nothing utilizing my skill set. I was a mortgage loan officer and banking center manager.
ReplyDeleteIt is a tough job-market and unfortunately, Illinois is typically late into and out of recessions. But to be more competitive, I decided to obtain my MBA. Hopefully by the time we are done, the job market will improve!