There is usually quite a big gap between finishing their degree and getting onto their PhD course. This is a period of time where they should be focusing on making money and getting some real world experiences before they enter another expensive education course. Ideally, this would mean having a more junior position in your chosen field, so that you can say that you have already had some practical experience, but this isn’t always easy to accomplish. Aiming for that is good, but making use of your time is important too. With the increases in cost for higher education, taking steps in order to limit the potentially huge amount of debt you have is the smart choice. Of course, this isn’t necessary for everyone, but the experience you can get from a job would help to indicate to businesses that you are able to function in a setting which isn’t just school. Usually, businesses will be more than eager to accept a university graduate in a temporary position.