Re: Master's Degree in Communications (Yes/No?)

[Jan Boomsliter <boom -at- CADENCE -dot- COM>]

You didn't say if you are a tech writer now.  If you are already an
experienced tech writer, I think the degree might get you in the door
ahead of someone else, but only maybe.

If you are just starting out, I don't know.  If a new writer brings me
degrees and no practical experience, I will continue my search.  If, on
the other hand, you have a portfolio, with a real-life project in it,
we'll talk!

jb
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 Greetings all!

 I know I've seen threads on this topic pass through the list, so
 I thought I'd toss it out here again.

 I'm thinking about getting a Master's Degree in Managerial
 Communications (which is what is sounds like-a hybrid of management
 and communications courses).

   * For those of you who went for your Master's degree, do you
     think it was worth the effort?  Were you after a better salary,
     employability, or the opportunity to learn more?

 In today's market, it seems like it would be best to have the degree,
 although I can also see that spending that time getting real-word
 experience might be just as valuable (if not more so).

 Please let me know what you think by sending e-mail to:

   * Paul -dot- Carman -at- harris -dot- com

 Thank you very much for your time.