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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:25 PM Original message |
Is it okay to omit a degree on a job application? |
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LaraMN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
1. That's what my best friend considered doing. |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
2. nothing wrong with that |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:40 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. What if a reference mentions this information? |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:44 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. A couple options there. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:06 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I think I'm going to take my chances. |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
5. I've done it |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
7. Does your degree apply to the job in question? |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
8. I'm having the same trouble |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Funny. That's where I'm applying... |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:55 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. It seems like ours has a few people older than I am (almost 45) |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 03:58 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. I'm 32, but this is a college town. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:14 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. Actually, have you considered calling? |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:47 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. No - I thought about just going in there |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 05:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. I would think that, especially since you're a lawyer, to leave that off. |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
13. I never mention my degree on job applications. |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
14. I don't see anything wrong with 'dumbing down' your resume'. |
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xmas74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
15. I don't tell them about my degree at all. |
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KG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
17. can i borrow yours? seeing as how your not using it? |
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Zoigal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
19. Hey, i've left |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-09-07 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
20. Why not throw in a few typos while you're at it? |
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