I spent 4 years working on a degree in computer science but I ultimately dropped out. Other than that, I have no college degree. Should I mention this college experience on my resume even though it was never completed? If so, how do I word this?
2006-11-29 06:07:41 · 7 answers · asked by RR17 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, put it on there because it is part of your education and you worked hard for that education. Also, people look well upon people that have been to college, finished or not.
2006-11-29 06:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by snowbaby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should mention the work you have done towards a college degree. You can list the school, your major, the number of units completed/dates attended and your G.P.A. (if it's good/helpful.)
For example:
2003-2006 Completed 160 semester units towards a degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Southern California.
If your former school has a career center, ask for advice. Check out career & resume guides for more ideas about how to handle this. (ex. http://www.damngood.com/)
Think about your educational background's value and relevance to the job. Remember to include extra-curricular activities, hobbies, and school jobs that show your acumen and work ethic.
How does the course work you have completed apply to the job? Use the answer on your cover letter and point this out during the interview. Think about transferable skills also learned.
Remember the qualities & experiences that got you into a college are also the qualities & experiences that demonstrate you can be a good worker.
2006-11-29 06:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always! The job could be dependant on having some kind of college education or experience and even if you dropped out with the intention of going back (even part time) EVERY employer will look at that in a very positive light.
Leaving it off your resume makes you look lazy, less educated and dodgy...they are going to want to know why you left it off in case you're trying to hide something negative like expulsion.
2006-11-29 06:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by dougzinboston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should - because some college experience is better then none. Plus if you are close to getting your degree credit wise, put that you are 3 or 4 classes (or what ever the amount is). That way it shows that you are on at the end of the program, and where more then 1 semester
2006-11-29 06:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt if that company can final long because of the fact the incharge seems no longer so sensible. I even have an suggestion for you, if somebody in the corporate ask you to make a contribution or provide out some money you bigger say NO as consistent with hazard for this reason they employ human beings without checking their resume.
2016-10-04 12:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just put the name of the school, hours completed, and cumulative GPA in the education section. Put the dates you attended, and put "incomplete degree" at the end. You will still have more experience than most.
2006-11-29 06:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by boomer sooner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was advised not to because it raises the issue of you not completing what you set out to do.
Does the college experience matter to the position or do you have lots of job experience to offer.
2006-11-29 06:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋