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PocketAces

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I'm currently a grad student, but I found a job opportunity that is only relevant to my undergrad degree. Should I leave the fact that I'm currently attending grad school off my resume or keep it on? If I keep it on, would employers think that I'm overqualified for the position? Conversely, there would a gap in my resume if I left it off. Would that be an issue for employers?
 

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Advanced education and training is always an asset. If a prospective employer thinks that would make you "over-qualified," maybe you are, and you'd want to leave the job rather quickly out of boredom.
 

AreaCode707

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Grad degrees generally make you more valuable in the workplace, whether that actually means you add more value or not. It shows you're a high potential candidate, and is generally a very positive thing to have on a resume.
 

PocketAces

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Thanks for the quick replies.

Advanced education and training is always an asset. If a prospective employer thinks that would make you "over-qualified," maybe you are, and you'd want to leave the job rather quickly out of boredom.

The job requires a college degree, so it should be fairly challenging.

You leave it off, the first thing they will ask is what have you been doing.

I have no problem bringing up the fact that I'm a grad student in an interview, but I'm more concerned that my application will be weeded out by HR when they determine who to interview. To give an example, I think someone with a PhD would not be considered for an interview for most entry level positions.
 

PocketAces

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Grad degrees generally make you more valuable in the workplace, whether that actually means you add more value or not. It shows you're a high potential candidate, and is generally a very positive thing to have on a resume.

Sorry, I forgot to add that my academic record as a grad student is nowhere near my record as an undergrad. Would that make any difference to you?
 

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Thanks for the quick replies.



The job requires a college degree, so it should be fairly challenging.



I have no problem bringing up the fact that I'm a grad student in an interview, but I'm more concerned that my application will be weeded out by HR when they determine who to interview. To give an example, I think someone with a PhD would not be considered for an interview for most entry level positions.

Do not think like that. In today's market, "Jr level position" means you have 2 years experience.
 

AreaCode707

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Sorry, I forgot to add that my academic record as a grad student is nowhere near my record as an undergrad. Would that make any difference to you?
If you're not done with grad school, I would leave off your academic record. In progress is plenty of detail, no GPA needed.
 

PocketAces

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If you're not done with grad school, I would leave off your academic record. In progress is plenty of detail, no GPA needed.

Thanks for the reply. Should I bring up the fact that I'm a grad student in my cover letter or only bring it up if asked?
 
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