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Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - corpsole2 - 08-19-2013
Ok, I am about twelve credits from earning my TESC B.A., and I am chomping at the bit to start applying for jobs that once had that dreaded 'Bachelor's degree required' designation. I have applied for one or two, but I was wondering if any of you have done the same things and gotten interviews. Say, if you applied for a teaching job and your resume said 'Pending graduation' do you think that put you at a disadvantage?
It looks like I will finally get my A.A. next month, and my B.A. in March. I have started putting 'Pending graduation' on my resume. Would that put me at a disadvantage?
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - Daithi - 08-19-2013
It doesn't hurt to try, but of course it puts you at a disadvantage. You don't have your Bachelors degree yet.
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - cookderosa - 08-19-2013
Imagine if you were a traditionally aged student ready to graduate from your traditional brick and mortar university. Would you be attending career fairs? Would you be networking? Would you be applying for positions and sending out resumes? HECK YES YOU WOULD! If you have 1 semester left, then you have 1 semester left, but you shouldn't discount that at all!! Your letters can say something to the effect of "l am in my final semester at ABC where I will graduate with a degree in XYZ. I'm inquiring about/applying for/contacting you regarding the position ________." That's it. Simple. You're not lying. You're pending. Yes, put it on your resume. If it's an auto-fill form, you'll mention the above in your cover letter or additional information section, but put that degree on there!
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - corpsole2 - 08-19-2013
cookderosa Wrote:Imagine if you were a traditionally aged student ready to graduate from your traditional brick and mortar university. Would you be attending career fairs? Would you be networking? Would you be applying for positions and sending out resumes? HECK YES YOU WOULD! If you have 1 semester left, then you have 1 semester left, but you shouldn't discount that at all!! Your letters can say something to the effect of "l am in my final semester at ABC where I will graduate with a degree in XYZ. I'm inquiring about/applying for/contacting you regarding the position ________." That's it. Simple. You're not lying. You're pending. Yes, put it on your resume. If it's an auto-fill form, you'll mention the above in your cover letter or additional information section, but put that degree on there!
I am explaining it on my resume, but what I really want to know is how hard and fast are the requirements to have a Bachelor's degree? I have heard some job recruiters say that it isn't a hard and fast rule, but that it is merely a filtering device. If I am close to finishing my degree, then they might be willing to consider me.
I am starting to apply for some jobs in government, where you absolutely need a Bachelor's degree minimum to hold the job. Maybe by the time they get around to looking at my resume I'll have it.
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - publius2k4 - 08-19-2013
corpsole2 Wrote:I am explaining it on my resume, but what I really want to know is how hard and fast are the requirements to have a Bachelor's degree? I have heard some job recruiters say that it isn't a hard and fast rule, but that it is merely a filtering device. If I am close to finishing my degree, then they might be willing to consider me.
I am starting to apply for some jobs in government, where you absolutely need a Bachelor's degree minimum to hold the job. Maybe by the time they get around to looking at my resume I'll have it.
I'm interviewing for a job next week that requires a bachelors degree, even though I don't graduate until December. They said that before I could interview, they needed verification from the school that I was nearing completion, and I provided my transcripts, proof of registration for this term, and my approved Plan of Study from COSC. They accepted this and scheduled me for the interview.
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - sanantone - 08-19-2013
When I was about to graduate, I ran into a couple of government jobs that required a degree in hand. Child Protective Services in Texas requires graduation within 6 months. The federal government usually requires graduation within 9 months. I got an interview with a private company that required a bachelor's degrees before my degree was conferred. It is usually recommended that you start applying for jobs 6 months before graduation.
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - cookderosa - 08-19-2013
corpsole2 Wrote:I am explaining it on my resume, but what I really want to know is how hard and fast are the requirements to have a Bachelor's degree? I have heard some job recruiters say that it isn't a hard and fast rule, but that it is merely a filtering device. If I am close to finishing my degree, then they might be willing to consider me.
I am starting to apply for some jobs in government, where you absolutely need a Bachelor's degree minimum to hold the job. Maybe by the time they get around to looking at my resume I'll have it.
So, as you see, there is no hard and fast rule. I am applying for an adjunct teaching job that requires my MS be "in hand" first. Specifically, it's an adjunct nutrition instructor position. Now, this job doesn't always open up, but the current teacher is leaving, so they posted the job. My degree won't be in hand in time, so I called a colleague who told me there is no way around it. So, that's that. But, you still have to try! The first time around, when I got started in my career, I applied like crazy in my last semester of school. Just put the actual date on the application, not the WORDS "pending" such and such. Generally it's an autofill. For your resume, same thing, put the date of graduation. My resume TODAY says Canisius College, MS Nutrition, March 2014 Clearly, it's not March. I assume they're bright enough to figure that out.
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - jt003806 - 08-19-2013
corpsole2 Wrote:Ok, I am about twelve credits from earning my TESC B.A., and I am chomping at the bit to start applying for jobs that once had that dreaded 'Bachelor's degree required' designation. I have applied for one or two, but I was wondering if any of you have done the same things and gotten interviews. Say, if you applied for a teaching job and your resume said 'Pending graduation' do you think that put you at a disadvantage?
It looks like I will finally get my A.A. next month, and my B.A. in March. I have started putting 'Pending graduation' on my resume. Would that put me at a disadvantage?
career services at most universities will tell you to list your education as BA..........., March 2014. In most industries the associates has little value & may lead some to question how you are completing the last 60 credits in a short period of time
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - dposborne - 08-20-2013
corpsole2 Wrote:Ok, I am about twelve credits from earning my TESC B.A., and I am chomping at the bit to start applying for jobs that once had that dreaded 'Bachelor's degree required' designation. I have applied for one or two, but I was wondering if any of you have done the same things and gotten interviews. Say, if you applied for a teaching job and your resume said 'Pending graduation' do you think that put you at a disadvantage?
It looks like I will finally get my A.A. next month, and my B.A. in March. I have started putting 'Pending graduation' on my resume. Would that put me at a disadvantage?
I actually applied for a higher management position within my company back on the 10th of July and my last class hadn't ended until July 27th. I talked to HR about it and they were fine with me just putting that I had my BS. I get an interview for the position next week. Although the position didn't specifically call for a degree as a requirement, it was a preferred requirement and that is most likely why I got the interview.
Educational Limbo When Applying For Jobs - corpsole2 - 08-20-2013
sanantone Wrote:When I was about to graduate, I ran into a couple of government jobs that required a degree in hand. Child Protective Services in Texas requires graduation within 6 months. The federal government usually requires graduation within 9 months. I got an interview with a private company that required a bachelor's degrees before my degree was conferred. It is usually recommended that you start applying for jobs 6 months before graduation.
That is precisely what I noticed, as well. I started looking at State Department jobs nearly two years ago, and they required you have either an A.A. (for diplomatic couriers) or a B.A., or you had to be within nine months of graduation. But since I am taking a non-traditional approach to education, it might be harder to quantify that.