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Short term employment opportunities in industry for people pursuing graduate degrees
Short employment opportunities offer both, companies seeking to employ people with graduate degrees and people seeking graduate degrees several key benefits. First short term employment opportunities allows potential employers to determine what the graduate degree candidate can bring to the table before extending an employment offer. Graduate degree candidates can acquire valuable skills and training in practical ‘real world’ work settings. Acquired skills and training can complement the candidate’s academic education and increase the candidate’s market value when pursuing employment. These short term employment opportunities also allow the graduate candidate determine if a position and/or company are a right fit for the candidate’s career goals, further solidifying career direction and understanding broader applicability of one’s education. Another benefit of short term employment opportunities for graduate degree candidates is the ability to expand their business network ,which is not only beneficial in the short term when seeking employment, but also throughout one’s career. Finally, short term employment opportunities allow graduate candidates to add depth and breadth to their curriculum vitae, setting themselves apart from other candidates.
Keywords: Careers, Graduate Degrees, Dairy