I really don’t understand, what’s so great about an MBA diploma that can make a fledgling graduate soar to the top? —Reader in Durban, South Africa There is no doubt that an MBA degree can indeed put you in good stead. People value various certificates. Although graduates with MBA degrees vary in ability, an MBA diploma can indeed make its holder instantly more distinguished. This may seem confusing to you, but this is nothing new. At the same time, you must also know that the role of an MBA degree only lasts about one year. It does help graduates get a higher starting salary or a higher-level job, or both. It creates a kind of halo effect. In people's minds, MBAs should be outstanding and have extraordinary abilities. Therefore, their bosses have high hopes for them and, in many cases, give them more opportunities to display their talents and improve themselves. But soon, people began to value the performance of MBAs. In most organizations, this is the most important part. This is where you will know whether you are outstanding or just average - no matter what the case is, a diploma will be forgotten by people at this time. In business, ultimately the only credential you really have is your performance. So, when you see MBAs rising to prominence around you, don’t just focus on their diplomas. We dare say that in addition to the diploma they carry, they are undertaking many important tasks. Chances are, they are high performers who have wholeheartedly embraced and lived out the company's values ??in their daily actions. In addition, they are likely to be proactive and motivated, approaching every serious challenge with an optimistic yet realistic attitude. Finally, they also share the glory of success with those around them, thereby enhancing the strength of the entire team and making everyone in the team full of confidence. In other words, we affirm that they are actively promoting the development of the company at a higher level - they are the new force of the company. Don't get me wrong. We are definitely not advising everyone not to take the MBA. This is a powerful credential—it develops your critical thinking skills. In the MBA class, knowledgeable and talented professors will explain practical and advanced management concepts to you. You will have the opportunity to communicate with and make progress together with classmates who are as outstanding as you. It can indeed give you a very good starting salary, making you more attractive as you just enter the society. However, this advantage has a time limit, and your performance over time will speak for itself.