Random resume question

[unreal]

I wasn't sure where to post this on the board (and I don't know of any other boards where this might be more applicable), so I'll ask here.

I'm preparing my resume to send off to a potential employer, and I'm having a tough time with one section. Strangely enough, it's the "education" section. I'm finishing up my second degree in May, which is an associate's degree. The first one was a bachelor's completed last May.

So, should I keep the way I date on the resume consistent, and thus list the associate's degree first (i.e. going from the most recent date backwards), or should I list my highest degree first? I like the latter idea, but I don't know how an employer would look at it.

Thanks a ton.

 

[Pantherjon]

I would go with the highest first...Like: I have a Bachelors Degree in such and such and am working on an Associates Degree in this and that..

 

[Rick1128]

Personally, unless the Associates Degree is related in some form to the job you are applying for I would leave it off. Except if you are using it to explain a break in employment. Most employers are looking for an indication that you are trainable. Or have some others skills that they can make use of.

 

[unreal]

Personally, unless the Associates Degree is related in some form to the job you are applying for I would leave it off. Except if you are using it to explain a break in employment. Most employers are looking for an indication that you are trainable. Or have some others skills that they can make use of.

It's usable in the field. I'm applying for an instructing job, and my associates is an A.S. in Aviation Science, which is the FAA's controller thingy.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

List the degree YOU HAVE. (the BS)

you can also list something like "Currenty enrolled in XXX university distance learning AS in Aviation Science"

or something like that.

In reality, nobody cares what your degree is in (outside FI.com that is) so long as you have one.