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Click below to see categories of education questions from other visitors to this page. If you click on the category, you can see the individual questions that have been asked.

How would I emphasize the college degrees on my resume, but not the college itself? I have two degrees from the same college. I would like to emphasize the degrees on my resume, but not the college. Most formats I found on the internet ...

How do you explain you are currently obtaining your degree? I am currently obtaining my degree and do not know how to explain that on my resume.

ANSWER: Holly, that question has been asked and answered many ...

Questions About How to Format the Education Section of a Resume Get answers to your questions about how to format the education section of a resume.

Questions About How to List Multiple Schools on Resume Here's how to list multiple schools on a resume, whether high school, college or something else...

Questions About How to Show Non-Degree College Work or Activities What is the best way to show non-degree college work or activities on your resume?

Questions Relating to High School on a Resume Get answers to your questions about showing your high school on your resume...

Questions About Incomplete Education on Your Resume Wondering how to show an incomplete education on your resume? What if you're still in school? Or you never graduated? Or you're just about to start? How do you show this on a resume?

Do most employers automatically filter resumes submitted online using keywords to determine educational levels? If so and you don't have a degree, how can you avoid being filtered out? I have more than 30 years experience in corporate communications and "some college"...

Education on Resume I received my law degree 20 years ago, but have gone back to school and obtained a human services diploma to work as a community worker with new immigrants....

What is the proper way to list an online Master's degree on a resume? Do you have to say "on line" in the description? For example, A Master of Arts in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida ...

How do I list college when I have no credits yet? I just started college 2 weeks ago and applied for a job, I have no credits and am only taking two courses so far. How do I format that on a resume.

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If I have very little collegiate experience (just 2 classes), should I still include this on my resume? This is actually not for me... it's for my mom. I have decided to help her "Sass up" her resume. She is in the tradeshow industry; this industry is full ...

What if I only have high school education, but have 30 years on-the-job training? I am currently a Fiscal Officer at a large non-profit. I have had 25 years of on-the-job training in all facets of administration and my previous job ...

Could My College Education Be Hurting Me in a Blue Collar Job Market? Hi. My names Randy. I'm 38 years old, and have been a custodian/janitor for the past 16 years. I've also been going to college part-time while working ...

Questions About How to List Degrees, Majors & Minors on a Resume Get advice on how to list your degree, your majors and your minors on your resume...

Questions About Preventing Age Discrimination Based on Educational History How important are dates on a resume? Won't they encourage age discrimination?

Questions About the Educational Institution and Your Resume Get answers to your questions about educational institutions and the resume.

Questions About Accreditation & Certification on a Resume Here are answers to questions about accreditation and certification on a resume...

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