Some young people decided to sit out the economic turbulence of recent years, choosing instead to pursue a graduate degree or other coursework right after college.

There's a tension between whether the extra investment in education is worth more than immediate work experience: which is more valuable right after college?

Brandon Smith helps us sort it out.

Brandon Smith teaches about leadership, communication, and workplace culture at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. More of his advice is on his blog and at theworkplacetherapist.com. While you’re there, ask him your workplace or career question. We might use your question on a future radio segment.

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