Ask SCS:Adding the Pursuing Course to Resume

I’ve already completed my B.E. in Aeronautical & have been working since April 2011. Now (this January 2013) I joined a MBA (Project & Operations) Course Part Time and I would like to know whether it would be good enough to highlight it in my resume. Or will the HR think it as a distraction that I am trying to hold on to the studies and put the resume to hold.

If at all I am adding it to the Resume,

how to make it look or how do I put it.
Should it go before the degree or after it.
how do i define the Course period (presently pursuing or just 2015)

SCS Says: I recommend that you add it above your education section. You can entitle it, "Post-Graduate Studies" and then list the course and the name of the school.  

Rule of thumb is that valuable information for the employer is always included and useless information is omitted.

Experience or Education on top of your resume?

When reading resumes, I scan the resume. Do the dates line up perfectly? Is an applicant skipping anything? Make it neat, succinct, use concrete examples. A well written cover letter will do much more for you than a resume in my book. I am also much more likely to read someone's resume if they have an objective. It tells me a lot when they know what they are looking for. If you have to write an objective for each resume you submit to each company, you would be doing yourself a huge favor. Every company wants to hire people that want to work for them. If you can structure your objective as to why you want to work for their organization, it will make a difference.

I recommend putting whichever you have more of on top. If you're a recent graduate with not so much experience then education should go on top. But if you've had many years of experience, that should go on top.

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How many years of experience should a candidate be reasonably expected to have for an entry-level position?

An entry level position by its nature is 0-3 years of work experience. Entry level jobs that require 2-3 years of experience is a common issue for college students who are just entering the workforce. Its often difficult for them to gain relevant work skills while attending school full time. On the other hand, employers want to make sure they hire someone who is capable.

So what's the solution?
I believe that employers should look for well rounded candidates who not only did well academically, but was also actively developed themselves by participating in student clubs, volunteering, working part time or full time, even in another field.


Personally, I've found that years of experience (generally) does not make all candidates equal. Some companies have given "novice" people more "seasoned" responsibilities while some "seasoned" people cannot perform "novice" duties. Years of experience does not necessarily equal maturity, ability to perform, experience or any other predictor of success. The transferable skills are valuable and should definitely be considered in accessing candidates.

SCS Asks Employers......

What are the glaring mistakes or ways applicants sabotage themselves when attempting to secure a job with your company? 

• Mistakes in their resume

• References don't give consistent answers

• Sloppy attire

• Incomplete applications

• Don't send thank you note promptly.

......... and more.          

If you are contemplating or in the throws of a job search; what are your greatest challenges or roadblocks?