Put Your Degree to WorkWhy And How You Should Use Your Degree Or Professional Certification To Become An Expert

In Your Field Or Break Into A New One

©2012 Stephanie M. Raines

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Why You Should Use Your Degree

5 Reasons

It establishes you as a professional

Share what you have learned and how it can benefit or solve

problems.

You have studied and learned about the trends in that

fieldYou know the challenges, problems and issues regarding that subject-and the proposed solutions. You are a valuable resource to those who need knowledge or their problems solved.

You have already written papers and done presentations

on the subject matter

…therefore, you know how to create a message and organize your position.

You have a portfolio or body of work that demonstrates your

abilities

Dust it off and update it; or use it as inspiration to build a

new one.

You can use it to create money

making opportunities

Your exposure, knowledge, and experiences are a valuable backdrop for creating new

opportunities.

How to Use Your Degree

5 Ways

Create a blog

Blog about the subject matter of your field to a specific target audience in regard to their

desires or problems.

Write a book

You have enough information, knowhow and resources to create an

interesting book.

Create an information

productInformation products are digital products

that inform or educate people about a subject. The most popular information

product is the eBook.

Create an event

Plan a conference, networking event, a think

tank, a forum geared toward a problem/solution or

specific topic.

Create a social media network

With websites like Ning you can create a network of individuals in your field to share ideas and strategies.

Put Your Degree to Work

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