FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jan 26, 2011 6:24pm
I went to OSU and received a degree from the department of Computer and Information Science. My actual diploma say "Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science". I'm a programmer now and getting ready to apply for another programming job. Which one should I put on my resume? Obviously Computer and Information Science sounds much better, but I don't want to get fired later for putting the wrong degree on my resume.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 26, 2011 6:32pm
Put Computer and Information Sciences. That isn't lying, the company knows what you are trying to do.
Now don't put down "Finance" or some other crap, because they will definitely know you are full of shit.
Now don't put down "Finance" or some other crap, because they will definitely know you are full of shit.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Jan 26, 2011 6:36pm
Put what your degree says
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ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jan 26, 2011 6:36pm
Just put you went to OSU. They'll probably make you CEO.
I wrote that I drove by OSU once.. that's how I got my job.
I wrote that I drove by OSU once.. that's how I got my job.
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pinstriper
Posts: 225
Jan 26, 2011 6:40pm
Put what it says on your degree....this is for the background check only. I had a problem once because I put down that my Master's Degree was in Management, instead of Sports Management...it took some douchebag doing the background check like an extra 3 weeks to get the thing done, and I had to go to the University and get an official copy of my transcript and diploma in order to satisfy them. You don't want the headache. Whatever company you are applying to will know what's going on.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 26, 2011 6:57pm
Whats on the Degree. Tell them in the interview what you majored in, and explain that the diploma isnt quite as specific as you'd like but didnt want to lie on the resume...
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 26, 2011 7:11pm
They'll get it. Majors fall under pretty broad terms a lot of the time. Bachelors in Business Administration for example could be just that a BA in Business Administration. But it could be a Marketing degree or many other things.
Put what's on the degree because it isn't going to hurt.
Put what's on the degree because it isn't going to hurt.
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Sonofanump
Jan 26, 2011 9:41pm
IDK, how about this:
I have a Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science in the department of Computer and Information Science.
I have a Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science in the department of Computer and Information Science.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jan 26, 2011 11:21pm
Sonofanump;654617 wrote:IDK, how about this:
I have a Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science in the department of Computer and Information Science.
That's not a bad idea, but it doesn't say anything about the department of computer and information science. I was in arts and sciences instead of engineering and I'm not even sure they still have that program anymore.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 26, 2011 11:46pm
Sonofanump;654617 wrote:IDK, how about this:
I have a Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science in the department of Computer and Information Science.
Too wordy.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Jan 27, 2011 1:08am
If you're still in Columbus, and looking for jobs, check out OCLC. Great place to work. I worked there for about 2 years after graduate school.
http://www.oclc.org/careers/default.htm
http://www.oclc.org/careers/default.htm
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Jan 27, 2011 4:53am
What's on the diploma...After the first job, they care more about the experience unless you're trying to change careers.
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Fred Flintstone
Posts: 366
Jan 27, 2011 8:38am
B.A. - Math and Physical Science (Computer and Information Science)
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Jan 27, 2011 9:09am
Anyone know of a place to get a resume done for free or maybe a few bucks?
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Jan 27, 2011 11:20am
Put what's on the diploma. It's not worth running the risk of appearing dishonest.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 27, 2011 11:22am
Is that a BS or BA?
I'd put BS/BA in Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science
Concentration: Computer and Information Science
Or something like that. I wouldn't blatantly lie. You're previous experience should be enough.
I'd put BS/BA in Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science
Concentration: Computer and Information Science
Or something like that. I wouldn't blatantly lie. You're previous experience should be enough.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jan 27, 2011 11:49am
Automatik;655100 wrote:Is that a BS or BA?
I'd put BS/BA in Bachelors Degree in Math and Physical Science
Concentration: Computer and Information Science
Or something like that. I wouldn't blatantly lie. You're previous experience should be enough.
It's a BS. They used to offer a BS and a BA through Arts and Sciences as well as the Engineering school's Computer Science degree. I was in the same CIS classes as the engineers without having to take all the other engineering classes. (For example, while all my pals were struggling with physics 131/132/133 I was enjoying 110/111/112.) I'm not sure if they offer that anymore though.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jan 27, 2011 11:50am
Thanks for all your input. I'm going with what's on my diploma.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Jan 27, 2011 11:53am
mcburg93;654998 wrote:Anyone know of a place to get a resume done for free or maybe a few bucks?
You can find samples online, and I'm sure OC members would help out. It generally isn't too tough to put one together.
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Jan 27, 2011 1:01pm
Havent had to do one in about 12 years. Now I have to put one together for a new position at work. grrrrrr But the raise is well worth putting the time in on a nice one.