Personally, I don't list my education and reserve that info for a potential employer that will interview me. Depending on the job you're looking for, some employers want a college education, but most will lean toward on the job experience over a degree. They understand that someone who has text book experience may not be qualified for a job without actual on the job experience. I used a recruiter that gave great resumes to an employer for a position and had to talk the employer into considering someone with years of experience who had no degree or education except for a HS diploma. It was successful, because the person with the experience was able to pick up the job immediately and succeed, where maybe someone with a degree and no experience may not have known where to start. It's really up to you, but I would probably not list it and then mention it at the interview. They more than likely will ask for that info anyway. Good luck!

I just graduated from the local community college with an associate degree in Business Management and they have a job search program. You send in your resume and they tell you how to correct it so that it gets more looks. They told me to put my education first on the resume (which I have never heard of before). They told me it was because I am in my fifties and they think it should be seen that I have recently upgraded my education and am willing and able to continue to learn. I originally had my skills first and then my last company worked, as I was there for 20 years and had various jobs over those years learning many skills through on the job training because of projects I worked on. My first associate degree was in Accounting though I received that 30 years ago, I still leave it on there because I want a job that has some acctg/bookkeeper functions. I do not think you should take your education off your resume. Especially since so many jobs require a specific degree, then they check that the person sending in a resume has the education they require for the position as the first thing they look for. So many admin assistant positions now require some further education than high school, so if you have more than a high school diploma, I would put your education on your resume. If you don't have more than a high school diploma, then I don't think it matters. They probably assume you have that. However, if you took any special classes in high school that would relate to the position (I took a full year of secretarial courses my senior year of high school) then I would put that down so they know you were educated in the skills you have for admin assist. Or if you went to a business school and have a certificate that applies to the job you want, then again, i would put that educational information in.

I had a recruiter tell me to put the name of the school so the person hiring can see that maybe they went to the same school! I thought a little silly but I did add it..

I guess if there was a eay to compile all the info together it would make room. I also think it depends on the employer

They may LOOK at the resume, but I get a lot of responses from people who never actually READ the thing.

To be honest I don't know, it was always a requirement on a resume. Companies now a days I think just care about what pertains to that company, so I would say put more of your experience, i'm sure if they care about your education they'll ask. If not sure you could ask a Temp Agency they should know. Good Luck :)

I think it depends on the job you are applying for and what level degree you have. I a job states that they are looking for someone with a BA and prefer someone with a Masters, then if you have those degrees, it would be self defeating not to list them, especially if they come from a top tier University. If you have too much education you also run the risk of being "over qualified" whatever that means. I deal with that issue in the first paragraph of the cover letter.

That being said, I am trying to write the great American novel so driving for Uber also makes sense.

Best of luck

Hi Marshal! Every career advisor and job fair I have contact with advises to include your education. Hope that helps.

Hi Marshal,

I had not heard that but I have tried it and was immediately asked about my education, so I put it back on. I have the impression it depends on the person (recruiter) viewing your resume. I have seen employers take into account your education if you lack experience. With that said weight each opportunity separately; you can call a business opportunity (acting like you are doing a research project) and ask.

Marshal,

While I don't truly know about the comment you refer to, my experience has been that more and more firms are asking for college degrees: and these are jobs and positions that only a few years ago required nothing beyond a high school diploma. What I have experienced; I live in New Jersey, is that more and more firms are requiring undergraduate and many more now seek graduate degrees for jobs that only a short time ago required nothing beyond on-the-job training. Clearly, it is a sign of the times.

As for the assertion that recruiters never look at the Education Section of a resume; I think that is a bit suspect; as I mentioned my experience is that employers are requiring greater credentials because they know that now they can get such at a bargain rate. My advice would be for you to only include the education that you believe relevant and pertinent to your career objective. But, with this said, I've seen many firms requiring at least a bachelor's degree for AA positions; and many more that require an MBA or other Master's degree.Don't sell yourself short. Words like "always and never" are usually not always accurate; and often are very inaccurate . As long as you keep your resume to a maximum of two pages, I think that you're alright.