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What to Do with a "Useless" Degree

When you earn a degree, you want more than just an education. It's reasonable to expect a return on your investment. Unfortunately, certain degrees don't always lead to the job opportunities and financial rewards you want.

While some degrees seem far less fruitful than others (hello B.A. in Poetry!), any college degree is useful, as long as you know how to transform it into a valuable commodity. Read on for tips on how to make the most of any degree – and sample jobs for some of the more "useless" degrees.

1.        Think outside of your degree. You can't always draw a straight line between your degree and a related job. Just because you graduate with a particular degree doesn't mean that your job prospects are limited within that field. Think more broadly when looking for a job.
2.        Supplement your degree.Your degree may be a good foundation, but, if it doesn't help you get the job you want, you may need some additional training. Taking the right courses, or pursuing the right advanced degree, can greatly increase your marketability. There are many online degrees to choose from.
3.        Use your unusual degree to set yourself apart.Financial institutions are usually staffed with employees with finance degrees; check out any IT department and you'll likely find workers with technical degrees. For some jobs, there is no avoiding the fact that you.

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