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Advanced degrees can provide added job security

With a master’s on the resume, some workers find it easier to land jobs and advance in their chosen fields

By Jay Fitzgerald

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  May 06, 2012

Nothing like a deep recession and weak recovery to focus workers on a key question: What can I do to stay employed? The answer for many: get an advanced degree. Most local universities offer part-time programs that allow workers to pursue studies while holding down a job. The combination can be grueling, but a master’s degree or higher can act as insurance against potential layoffs, offer a ticket to promotions and raises, or provide an advantage over job-seeking rivals without such credentials.

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