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How do I put my university on my CV?
Include the full formal name of your university, the name of your degree, and the dates you undertook it. Include your expected graduation date as the end date if you’re still studying and writing a student CV. Honours should only be included if you achieved a first or a 2:1.
Should you put your university on your CV?
If you’ve just left University… As a recent graduate you should always focus on your degree, and include college and school level information with less detail. Structure your CV by including your degree information first, and then go on to include any jobs you may have held in the following section.
How do you say studying in a CV?
What should you include on your resume when you haven’t finished your degree?
- State the college you’re attending.
- The degree you’re pursuing.
- Your area of study.
- Current GPA (if 3.0 or higher)
- Include your anticipated graduation date; this is very important if your graduation date is within the next 12 months.
Should I put my A levels on my CV?
Absolutely always include your A-Levels in your CV. Your A-Levels show to potential employers that firstly you have a variety in education. In any event it shows that you have an advanced understanding of a variety of topic areas and that you do not have career ‘tunnel vision’.
Do employers look at a levels if you have a degree?
Employers are generally not very interested in the specifics of the qualifications that candidates brandish. Whether you got a B or A* in A level Geography or a 2:2 or a First in your English degree is valued because it can be used as a proxy for overall talent and competence.
Should I include incomplete degrees on my CV?
Any gaps in your resume are always a red flag for any potential employer. Even if there are no applicable courses in your education, it’s better to include your incomplete degree, rather than leave a gap in your resume.
What should the education section of a CV look like?
The education section of your CV will look different depending on what level of education you have and how much professional experience you have. You’ll need to include your A-levels and your GCSEs in your CV education section. Here’s how to write your education in your CV if you’re a school-leaver.
How do you List A university degree on a CV?
Here’s the how to put your degree on your CV. Use reverse chronological order, so if you’ve got post-graduate qualifications your most recent degree comes first. Include the full formal name of your university, the name of your degree, and the dates you undertook it.
Do I need to include my A-levels on my CV?
If you’re a university student or graduate, the answer is a clear no. If you’re still at school, e.g. studying for your A-levels, then it’s a yes. And if you’re a school-leaver who has just left school within the last 12 months then you should also include them.
Does education come before work experience on a CV?
So your CV layout changes and your work experience can come before your education. The further on you are in your career, the less important your education becomes. You still have to include it, it’s just that your work experience will be the first thing the recruiter wants to see. There will be exceptions to this rule though.