Community college on linkedln/resume
Hello there!! I really need advice here. I graduated from high school in state X and then due to my dad's work, my whole family moved to state Y. I got into state Y's colleges but the out-of-state tuition was too much, so I ended up going to a community college. I am about to earn my associate from that community college and transfer to a normal college. So, do I have to put my CC on my linkedln and resume? (As a side note: no one in state X knows that I study at a CC and I am clueless on what to do now). any suggestions will be appreciated please!!
Dude why wouldn't you want to? You did the smart thing and will have a degree from a larger 4-year program as well. I'd imagine your gpa at the community college was great if you were able to transfer, so why not highlight it? Shows a track record of consistent performance and improvement if I read a resume like that.
Yes, but none of my friends know that I am at a CC, and I have basically been hiding that fact (because I'm at a CC because of this moving situation) but because I didn't get into a normal college. What other options do I have? Please suggest. And, by no means am I saying CC is bad but I've told my friends that I'm at a normal college for so long.
Why lie to your friends?
Okay mike ross haha.
Idk if you're familiar with the UC system and CC programs but a lot of them tend to transfer to Berkeley and LA. Depends on the person but some leave the CC off whereas others keep it as it shows their "history". As long as you have the school you're graduating from you should be set.
ok thank you, but wouldn't it look weird like 4 years of high school and then 2 years nothing shows and then 2 years normal college?
Yeah I get what you mean. If were talking resume, people mostly put (Graduating college Class of xx). Linkedin is trickier because it shows how long you've been there. I know a guy that transferred and he didn't put his initial school (granted he was there for a year). It's whatever you're comfortable sharing. Just make sure you have a straight and clear story when you're "walking through your resume" during an interview.
You don't "have" to put anything on either LinkedIn or your resume, just don't lie. If you don't want to highlight that you did 2 years of community college, just put the school you're graduating from with a date (e.g., "Example State University, Class of 2021"). You don't need to put a start date (many older people don't even put their graduation date because they want to deemphasize their age). Your resume and LinkedIn are a place for you to show off your accomplishments; they aren't meant to be an unabridged biography. As long as you're honest in interviews and background check forms, you can tailor the exact details you provide in public media
Could you please tell me how I only get the end date (graduated xxxx) to show on linkedin instead of the whole start date as well?
A resume is not a legal document or a formal job application. At the moment, you should put your community college on your resume/linked in because that is all you have. Once you graduate from a four year school, there would be no benefit to putting a community college on a resume or a linkedin profile. By putting a community college on a resume or linkedin, X% of the population will have a negative view of you.
A resume or linkedin profile is a marketing document and should be treated accordingly.
ok thank you, but wouldn't it look weird like 4 years of high school and then 2 years nothing shows and then 2 years normal college?
At the moment, you have to put your community college because that is all you have. After you graduate from a 4 year school, there is no need to include a community college on a resume or Linkedin
What about once I transfer to a regular college? (which I will be in 6 months). But how do I change the settings so that only the graduation date is show on linkedln for a specific school?
I guess it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Never lie on a job application but there is nothing wrong with just putting the four year school with an expected graduation date. I think the idea with a resume or linkedin, is to get in the door. I do not see how listing a community college will get your more interviews. The problem with putting a community college on the resume or linkedin is you may not explain why you took this path. The reason you stated in the OP sounds reasonable. If you are going to put it on a resume or linkedin, you should explain the situation. If you do not explain it, some people may assume the worst.
Sure, but lying on the resume is a fireable offense.
Putting a a degree from a four year school on a resume is not lying
Wtf man? Be proud of your background. No one will respect you if you’re ashamed of how you got into the interview seat.
It's a different story when your friends don't know the truth and find it through linkedin? The only reason they don't know it bc they won't understand my specific situation.
I am at a community college atm, I dont give a single fuck if it got less reputation than a regular college.
It all depends on how you show your background to people. If you are proud of your background and do not see a problem with it, others wont either. Vise versa.
depends there are elitists out there but you are right man own your shit,
If someone would jugde you because of what school you went to they are retarded and you should not consider them friends.
You need to stop being so up tight and stop looking down on CC. There’s literally 0 reason to try and hide shit like this from ur friends. Every time you say “CC isn’t bad” you follow it up saying that you need to explain your situation because you’re essentially too good for community college.
I didn’t go to CC but get off your high horse. No one cares what schools you got into that you didn’t end up attending. If anything , being able to transfer to a good school shows good dedication in CC and financial savvy ness.
You don’t have to put CC on ur resume/LI if you don’t want to , but quit excusing the fact that you went to CC and hiding it from people. Own it.
why not wait till you transfer?
Currently attending a four year school after doing 2 1/2 years at CC. When I was in cc, I had it on my resume and my LinkedIn since it was all I had. I currently don’t have my cc on my resume or my LinkedIn, or mention it when I network with alumni, only my current school. However, when I have applied to discovery/insight events (accepted to all), I list all the schools attended, including my cc. It won’t hurt you.
Also, if you could afford it, I recommend doing 2 1/2 or 3 years at the school you will transfer to (double major or do a minor) so you could take advantage of sophomore programs/events, network more, have 1-2 relevant internships under your belt, hit the study guides, get the basics of modeling, gain leadership experience at a club, and have the opportunity to apply and interview for SA roles after your sophomore year. A lot of people told me to do this and it has been going well so far.
Lastly, be proud of where you are at now man. Fuck what your “friends” have to say/think. You are still obtaining an education and you are prepping for a career in this industry at a somewhat early stage. Keep grinding and always be proud of where you are and be excited for where you will end up.
Thank you so much for such valuable advice! Are you really an IB intern? Could you please give me more information, like how to applied, when you applied etc!!
Feel free to PM me and we can communicate from there. Would def love to elaborate more and send you resources to help you prep along your journey :)
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