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Content: 5. They aren't familiar with competency-based education. A recent studyfound many employers don't know a lot about competency-based programs, where online students must demonstrate mastery of specific skills. But employers don't necessarily view them negatively, and many want to learn more about the option. Frank Green, managing principal at the staffing and recruiting firm ExecuSource, told U.S. Newsthat if more hiring managers he works with understood what competency-based education entailed, they might see why it works for some students. 6. They usually won't instantly know a degree was earned online. During job interviews, Michael Urtiaga, then an online MBA studentat the Indiana University—Bloomington Kelley School of Business, told U.S. News he's been asked how he balances his education with a job near Cincinnati. He then explains he earned it online. That's pretty common, experts say.