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 Have a master, but apply a job that require Degree

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akidos
post Nov 18 2024, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(Alternate Gabriel @ Nov 17 2024, 10:41 PM)
Hi,

I would like to ask.

Let say if I have a Master qualification. I applied for a job that required Degree as the highest qualification to apply. Is it okay for me to remove Master qualification on my resume?

Same goes to people that have Degree, but they applied a job that required Diploma. Is it okay for them not to include Degree qualification on their resume?

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What job in the market make distinction between masters and a degree ? personally i cannot tell any difference .
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post Nov 18 2024, 09:38 AM

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QUOTE(akidos @ Nov 18 2024, 09:28 AM)
What job in the market make distinction between masters and a degree    ? personally i cannot tell any difference .
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Education sector.
msacras
post Nov 18 2024, 12:33 PM

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Don’t worry much about over-qualification.

Employers generally still neutral to your higher than required qualification (especially master vs bachelor). Degree vs diploma jobs may be dif though as employers explicitly stating diploma hires as a measure to cost save over degree hires.

Cause most of the time they (and so do you) are on the consensus that master won’t net you any extra salary (or at best just a hundred or two). It shouldn’t affect your chance of getting shortlisted for interviews.

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SUSleonghao
post Nov 18 2024, 12:46 PM

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QUOTE(Alternate Gabriel @ Nov 17 2024, 09:41 PM)
Hi,

I would like to ask.

Let say if I have a Master qualification. I applied for a job that required Degree as the highest qualification to apply. Is it okay for me to remove Master qualification on my resume?

Same goes to people that have Degree, but they applied a job that required Diploma. Is it okay for them not to include Degree qualification on their resume?

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Yes, it's generally acceptable to selectively include or exclude qualifications on your resume based on the specific job requirements.

The goal of a resume is to highlight the skills and experiences most relevant to the job you're applying for. In your case, if the job posting only requires a degree, including your master's degree might not add significant value and could potentially overqualify you.

If you omit, it can help you appear more competitive for the role, as it might be perceived that you're not overqualified. But you might miss out on opportunities that specifically seek master's-level candidates.

However, it's important to be honest and transparent. If you're asked about your qualifications during an interview, be prepared to explain why you chose to omit certain information.

A better approach might be to tailor your resume for each specific job application. Highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to the job, and adjust the level of detail in your qualifications section accordingly.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to include or omit a qualification depends on the specific job and your individual circumstances.

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post Nov 18 2024, 02:18 PM

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Thank you all of you for responded my question.

Appreciate it so much.

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