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I intend to be a part time university student this fall while taking on a full time job. This one job requires highschool diploma with some certs that I have. Would it be helpful to state that I'm going to be a part time student or would it more likely make the employer think that my studies will interfere with my job duties?

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networker050184

I'd wait until you actually became a student to put it on there. I don't see why it would be a negative though. Bettering yourself is a good sign to employers I'd think.

froufrou123

Actually I'm half way through my degree. I feel that some employers back off thinking that the employee might not be able to fully focus on his job duties while studying.

networker050184

froufrou123 wrote: »

Actually I'm half way through my degree. I feel that some employers back off thinking that the employee might not be able to fully focus on his job duties while studying.

In that case put it on there. Most employers that are worth a crap will provide tuition assistance to help you continue your education. It only helps the company as long as you stay with them. So I don't see why it would be a negative.

fly351

Isn't it a bad idea to state this on your resume? Same as "Working on 'x' certification"? From what I have read, it's best to list these partial accomplishments on a cover letter.

networker050184

fly351 wrote: »

Isn't it a bad idea to state this on your resume? Same as "Working on 'x' certification"? From what I have read, it's best to list these partial accomplishments on a cover letter.

Thats all based on opinion. I put certs in progress on my resume and if I had a degree in progress I'd put that too. To each their own.

MentholMoose

fly351 wrote: »

Isn't it a bad idea to state this on your resume? Same as "Working on 'x' certification"? From what I have read, it's best to list these partial accomplishments on a cover letter.

In my experience it really varies by the employer. Some will like to see what you are working on, some don't care, and others will see it as a negative. Before I was done with school I had my education listed with the expected graduation date, and I feel it was typically helpful or at least not detrimental, and it was a problem only in a few instances (that I know of). I've never put a cert in progress, though.