Considering career switch - need advice!

[TW]Fox;19060571 said:
You don't have a degree therefore all mention of it ought to be removed.
Click to expand...

Cat_In_Pyjamas said:
Done, replaced it with A level grades thanks Fox :)
Click to expand...

Did you seriously get nothing from the university in the way of a certificate? I ditched an Electronic Engineering degree after two years and got a certificate of undergraduate achievment from the university. This is/was on my CV as it is much easier than explaining the the massive gap (7 years) bettween my A levels and my actual degree.

I'd be very surprised if the universiy won't give you anything to recognise passing two years of a course and I assume at least some of the third, give them a ring and clarify the situation.
 
a1ex2001 said:
Did you seriously get nothing from the university in the way of a certificate? I ditched an Electronic Engineering degree after two years and got a certificate of undergraduate achievment from the university. This is/was on my CV as it is much easier than explaining the the massive gap (7 years) bettween my A levels and my actual degree.

I'd be very surprised if the universiy won't give you anything to recognise passing two years of a course and I assume at least some of the third, give them a ring and clarify the situation.
Click to expand...

As I said I did get a letter congratulating me on finishing the course (could class that as a certificate in a way I suppose) and I keep on receiving a newsletter they send out to their graduate students. What I did not receive was any form of grade.

EDIT: Just had another look at the said letter and I've been awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Biochemistry and Pharmacology.
 
Last edited:
Cat_In_Pyjamas said:
Diploma of Higher Education in Biochemistry and Pharmacology.
Click to expand...

Stick that on your CV much better than trying to explain to lost years, try and come up with a suitable answer for why you didn't finish the course people often ask but generaly are more interested in how you handle the question than the actual answer just avoid being defensive or saying anything silly like 'I was too busy drinking ans shacking up with freshers'. I new they would give you something for two years work.
 
Cat_In_Pyjamas said:
EDIT: Just had another look at the said letter and I've been awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Biochemistry and Pharmacology.
Click to expand...

That's good news, as you've now got a proven qualification that you can put on your CV without fear of having to explain it in any depth or even mention that you 'dropped out' at all. As opposed to BSc (Hons) which if checked up on could have you shot down in flames.
 
Go for it. You have absolutely nothing to lose. I'm always wary of OTE positions though :/

Looking for work myself at the minute. Enjoyed my time off, but now I'm bored.
 
I had an old friend who applied for a job in Holland with an engineering firm making some bits or bobs with cnc machining; had a telephone interview which he apparently blagged then one in person over there.. offered him the job and helped him relocate etc.

Only problem he knew nothing about maching and had limited scope of engineering. When he turned up he simply said he hadn't used that machine before and would require a training course or similar; and he picked it all up from there very quickly I understand.

Last time I heard he was still there so.. go for it! go for anything! :p
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom