I have recently gone back to college after many years of being away; I'm finishing my bachelor's degree. I'm looking for work, so I'm updating my resume. Should I add my current education on my resume? If so, how should I display my current education? And should I put my major on it?
2006-10-21 10:18:14 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes definitely add your current education -- I wouild just list it like any other degree, and until you finish, put something like expected graduation date. Here is an example:
Education
Name of the University
Major: Name of the major. Expected graduation 2007. 4.0 GPA
This will say so much to prospective employers -- not only do you have many years of life experience, but you've chosen to go back to school as an adult. Good luck!
2006-10-21 12:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by dorelvis 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋
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I have recently gone back to college after many years of being away; I'm finishing my bachelor's degree. I'm looking for work, so I'm updating my resume. Should I add my current education on my resume? If so, how should I display my current education? And should I put my major...
2015-08-07 18:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Milzie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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If you were getting a degree in, let's say, nursing--something that shouted "I'm only here to pay the bills, then I'm changing careers"--then you'd leave it off. With computer science, you can make the case that that training would make you more valuable to the company. I'd list the second school as something like "B.S. in progress, 30 credits." The main thing is that they're likely to ask about it in an interview, so make sure you have an answer that's about what you can bring to that company and job with the new degree rather than telling them you want to move on to something else.
2016-04-06 23:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, include it like this:
Educational Background
Date of graduation, XYZ Univeristy, Address. Degree: Bachelors.
Other educational background... include special training, seminars attended, etc.
Date of graduation, ABC High School, Address.
2006-10-21 15:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most definitely. It shows that you have goals, dedication, and determination. Just keep in mind that depending on what your applying for and what you and majoring in if they don't match up then some interviewers will not be interested in you. However, after 15 years in Human Resources I look for people that have positive direction in life, that means a lot. GOOD LUCK!!
2006-10-21 10:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by SWIG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would most definitely include the fact that I recently returned to school to further my education, especially if your schooling enhances your chance of obtaining the position that you are applying for. The idea that the other person that answered this question had is correct.
2006-10-21 10:35:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dreana S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would list it. Not only are you gaining new skills that might be applicable to the job position, but it shows that you are willing to further your education, in general. I think it would be crazy for someone to hold it against it if you were actively pursuing another degree.
2016-03-17 22:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋