Transition back into the workforce with postgraduate study
In our current post-COVID world, we are seeing the introduction of many new and unorthodox trends in the professional space. These trends have had a direct impact on increasing job mobility rates and an increased competition in the workforce. We are also seeing a surge in people currently taking time off or evaluating how they can take some time off in the coming months. Postgraduate study can be a good way to mitigate the risk of slowing your professional growth while you are on a much needed “me-time” break.
Increased competition in the workforce combined with the volatile nature of the job market has led to a greater emphasis on using postgraduate qualifications to ensure currency of skills and maintaining a competitive advantage for working professionals. This trend was at its peak in 2021, but the need for maintaining a competitive advantage remains constant.
At the University of Newcastle, we offer postgraduate degrees in online or face-to-face formats, available to study full-time and part-time depending on your chosen degree. This lets you decide how much time you wish to invest into your studies and gives you the flexibility you need to ensure a smooth transition back into the workforce. Regardless of whether you wish to upskill, change careers or gain a specialised skill set, choose a degree that allows you to pursue the career you really want.
If you are returning to work after taking some time off, or are planning on taking some time off to focus on other matters of life, read on to learn how postgraduate study can help you handle a smooth transition back to work.
Ensuring currency of skills
With more and more people wanting to take time off work, it is crucial that upon your return, your skill set is up-to-date and remains relevant in the industry. With the availability of shorter Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas offered in full-time or part-time, and online or face-to-face formats, you can now use this as a soft landing to update your skills and transition back into the workforce, with minimal disruptions to your daily commitments.
Invest in your future
Eyeing off a long-awaited promotion? Facilitate your career growth by learning new skills in your field. Whether you want to gain specialised skills or maybe looking at making a debut into management positions – with more than 85 postgraduate degrees on offer, you are sure to find a degree that best suits your long-term career objectives.
Changing careers
Postgraduate study can also be an extremely helpful tool in changing your career path. Returning to work, but wishing for a new career path that better aligns with your interests? Choose from our extensive list of postgraduate degrees and take your first step toward your dream career.
Networking for progression
Use your classroom (virtual or physical) to network with your peers and industry experts. Many of our courses are designed with the need for industrial exposure and professional networking in mind while completing your studies. Take advantage of guest lecturers coming in from industry and academia backgrounds. Making connections in the classroom can lead to future job opportunities.
Do what’s important to you. Now is the time.
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