Now that I'm working in the real world, I feel like an idiot for spending so much money to get a degree from an art college. I'm wondering if potential employers will think the same when looking at my resume. It has been 3 years since I graduated and I have good work experience. Maybe I could get away with leaving the degree off my resume...
I've worked my way up in jobs that are related to my degree, but I could've done it without going to art school - my co-workers did.
2006-12-17 15:58:59 · 4 answers · asked by easytype345 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Speaking as a college professor who has taught a wide range of subjects, including business, job-hunting, computers, graphics design, project-management, etc., let me say that a college degree is more than just your training in a specific area.
And let me add that when I help put together resumes, cover letters, and do interview prep, this is a question that comes up all the time. Especially when the degree isn't in the field you'll be working.
But to an employer, a college degree signals that you're "trainable," which is a biggie! Regardless of what your degree is in, what matters most to an employer is that you took the time to learn something new and completed it.
This says that should the employer need to do some staff training, or teach you something new for your job or a different position, you're open to it and can handle it.
Leaving that degree out leaves this question open, and in my professional judgement, hurts you in the end. So I would definitely leave it on there so an employer can see that you've got training and are trainable, because it makes you look good!
2006-12-18 02:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would leave the degree on the resume. What if a job comes down to you and another candidate, and the only difference between the 2 of you is your BFA? Having a degree shows an employer you can finish what you start, which is a quality many employers look for.
2006-12-17 16:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no degree. Don't leave your degree off your resume. Sometimes, just by having a degree listed despite what it's in or where it's from gets you in the door for an interview.
2006-12-17 16:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You couldn't have gotten that degree without some measure of blood, sweat and tears (so to speak) on your part. Employers know discipline is required to earn a degree, and possible some very transferable skills (time management, prioritizing, declining offers, etc.) as well.
Hecka' yeah, list that hard-earned thing.
2006-12-17 16:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Zeera 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
check out "Bachelors Degree" section of online degree (Distance Learning) guide @ http://go4onlinedegree.googlepages.com/
Hope it's helpful for you
2006-12-21 06:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by go4onlinedegree.googlepages.com/ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋