Title: How to Present Your Online Degree to Employers
Headings: How to Present Your Online Degree to Employers
How to Present Your Online Degree to Employers
Strategy 1: Be direct about your online degree.
Strategy 2: Omit the “Online” descriptor on your resume.
Preparing for the Interview
Strategy 1: Resume Tips and Sample Interviews
Education and Activities
Sample Interview Questions
Q: How would you say your experience at Washington State University has prepared you to work with clients?
Q: Do you feel like your school's online format prevented you from developing business social skills?
Strategy 2: Resume Tips and Sample Interviews
Education
Sample Interview Questions
Q: How did your experiences at Villanova inform your professional aspirations?
Q: Ah, I see. I'm sorry, I actually don't know too much about how online programs work. Are your credentials still the same as other MPAs?

Content: Your resume is your strongest tool to differentiate yourself from other candidates early in the application process. Potential employers will examine resumes and cover letters before deciding to move forward with face-to-face interviews. If you plan to be direct about your degree acquisition, then you will need to focus on how your online education will bring value to the workplace. As an online student, you well know the unique skills and attributes online graduates gain in school. Before sitting down to write your resume and cover letters, take an inventory of these skills: Be sure to highlight your familiarity with distance learning and video conferencing software. If you led a group project in an online course, point out that you have experience in managing teams remotely. Explain that you are accustomed to troubleshooting technological issues on your own. Employers are also looking for independent learners and people who are accustomed to managing their own time. If you're a disciplined self-starter who held a job down or fulfilled other duties while completing school online, make this clear in both your resume and cover letter.