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CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 9. Education. Why Is Education Relevan t?. Employers are interested in your education because: Education equals skills. Employers will translate your education into skills you have acquired. Employers want people with skills that can help them.

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CHAPTER 9

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  1. CHAPTER 9 Education

  2. Why Is Education Relevant? • Employers are interested in your education because: • Education equals skills. • Employers will translate your education into skills you have acquired. • Employers want people with skills that can help them. • A university setting is similar to a workplace. • A successful student has ambition and drive—traits essential to succeeding in the workplace. • A successful student will be a successful employee. Chapter 9

  3. What to List Highest level of education achieved. • Highest degree and graduation date • University or college attended; city and state Also mention: • Professional training or workshops • Other relevant informal education If you haven't worked for three or more years: • Highlight present accomplishments • Position Education after Professional Experience Chapter 9

  4. For Recent Graduates • Because real-life work experience is limited: • The Education section may be the most important. • Place extra emphasis on your education. • Detail projects and achievements relevant to your career objective. • Play up accomplishments, awards, and outstanding work. • Position the Education section: • Immediately after Objective or Summary of Qualifications and before Professional Experience. Chapter 9

  5. Education—Recent Graduate Chapter 9 M.B.A. Business Administration, 2012 University of Florida—Miami Beach, FL • Major: Financial Management • Emphasis on Financial Forecasting • Dean’s List 2009–2012 • GPA 3.50/4.00 • Tuition paid via part-time employment as financial advisor • President of Future Business Leaders of America, 2007 B.A. Economics, 2008 University of Illinois—Chicago, IL

  6. Education—Not Recent Chapter 9 M.B.A. Business Administration, 2009 University of Florida—Miami Beach, FL Major: Financial Management B.A. Economics, 2007 University of Illinois—Chicago, IL Participated in week-long seminar (Fall 2000): "Financial Forecasting" with Martin Shanks. Mastered more accurate methods for forecasting.

  7. Listing Degrees • College graduate: • Mentioning a high school diploma is unnecessary. • List college degrees in reverse chronologic order. • Example: List M.A. before B.A. • If not a college graduate: • List your high school diploma. • Many jobs do not require more than a high school education. Chapter 9

  8. Important Traits • Qualities employers look for: • Leadership abilities. • Initiative. • Activities that demonstrate initiative include: • Participation in professional organizations. • Involvement in extracurricular activities. • Volunteer work. Chapter 9

  9. One Employer's Message Chapter 9 "One of the things I look for when hiring is how a candidate interacts with others. How they interacted in school is important, as is their ability to lead and take initiative. Leadership and getting along with others are strong indications of their personality." Christopher Townsend, Assistant Vice President, Retail Sales Manager, Royal Banks of Missouri

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