Has anyone seen an improvement to their career/job prospects within marketing/advertising after they got a masters degree? I’m wondering if I should pursue one but I haven’t seen many higher ups in advertising with higher education

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From what I have found…it’s only beneficial if you ever have your sights set on going client side.

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It’s really helpful for going brand/client side. IMO waste of $ if you want to stay in agencies.

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I’ve always been told that they won’t hire based on education, they hire based on experience.

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That’s what I’ve heard as well

None of my managers have a masters degree, and there are new hires without traditional bachelor degrees.

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Also have him check Otta.com and for free customized resumes and covers check out earn better.com

If you're already crushing it in adland and loving the practical experience, maybe hold off. Focus on nailing your current projects and building relationships within your agency.

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