I graduated with a four year degree in marketing and business management in 1995. I bounced around in various jobs such as a cook, a waiting and salesman. I recently went back to school and received a two year degree in Computer Information Technology in 2006. I'm concerned how the 11 year string of jobs as a waiter would look to future employeers. Should I just leave the bachelor's degree off the resume since its not relevant to my current career goals?
2006-06-25 08:51:17 · 18 answers · asked by eclstate 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would definitely put it on. Marketing and Business Management training is an a appealing asset for ANY job. Trust me. I have worked at an employment centre and wrote resumes for people. Your 4 yr degree PLUS the 2 yr degree puts you at a a level comparable to some one with a Masters Degree. And although you think you may have not 'done' something with it...you did...you worked as a salesman and in the hospitality industry.
What you want to do is minimize the crapiness of the jobs....if you list the duties on your resume try to find things that show you were in some way applying the skills
examples:
tracking and monitoring inventory
planning or improving menus
supervising (even a bit) others
scheduling your time or time of others
paperwork of any kind, invoice processing
setting up displays or making flyers
balancing cash
providing quality customer service
or anything that showed you had some level or responsibility
Focus on the things you did that made you an important part of the workplace. (Use your marketing skills)
Dont put too many 'little jobs. An employer DOES not want to hire someone who is going to leave them 6 months later. Choose the ones you stayed at the longest..or the ones you left for 'seasonal reasons' and put seasonal or temp position beside the job title on the resume
2006-06-25 09:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by paradox is interesting 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't see what your degree and job history have to do with anything. You were still a waiter whether you had the degree or not. There isn't any shame in that. Why would you leave it off? You still are having to put your job history on an application.
You could just say what you said above--you bounced around after graduating looking for a fit, and then you went back to school and found your calling and are now committed to this new career path in your life. Employers still value BA/BS degrees.
Good luck!
2006-06-25 08:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, yes.
I graduated with a degree in Biology (BS) in 1977, spent 6 mo as a carpenter's assistant, 1½ yr at YMCA, then 20 years in Computer in Banking. After that I job hunted for 3 years doing odd jobs (self employed, dish-washing & food prep, and substitute teaching) I now work in Biological research.
All of your schooling shows employers that you have a good grounding in basic subjects that you would not get just in High School, and is of value giving them an idea of who you are. Also shows that you can complete a large project
2006-06-25 09:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by weaver_gang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years for Bachelor, 2 or 3 more for Masters
2016-03-27 04:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Include your degree in your resume and then explain it in your cover letter.
Most hiring managers will prefer that you have a 4-year degree coupled with your computer information technology.
It could make you a prime candidate for a management position later on.
http://www.effective-resume-writing.com
2006-06-25 15:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by JLMelvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a lot of companies the fact that you have a degree in any field is important. I would tell them you were waiting tables to save money to go back to school. I have never worked in the field my degree is in but most employers were impressed I had one.
2006-06-25 13:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by donnabbb43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely include it! You are selling yourself. So, be sure to feature all your attributes.
The main thing with resumes is not to make them too wordy and long. Yet, be sure to tell all the great accomplishments you have made. A bachelors degree is a definite attribute and great accomplishment!
2006-06-25 09:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by treefrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good to show how well rounded you are. As long as you compile a complete list of things you've accomplished, things your interested in, and employer has more reason to hire you -- despite not being related to your current career goals. Best of luck!
2006-06-25 08:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by scrumpt10us 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definately include it. Sometimes hiring managers will take someone a degree, even with simular work credentials.
2006-06-25 08:56:02 · answer #9 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies who hire management positions a want a degree. They don't care what in, they just want you to have one.
2006-06-25 09:18:04 · answer #10 · answered by phrognut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋