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: Of course, you should be truthful if asked whether your degree was earned on campus or online; if you are asked this question, take the opportunity to explain the ways that online learning makes you a unique candidate. Statistically speaking, it pays off to mention your online degree at some point during the application process. In 2011, 74.5% of college graduates were employed during the same year they graduated, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their data shows that only 50% of those without a college degree are employed. Ultimately, it is usually best to be forthright with a potential employer during the application process. If you decide to omit your education from your resume, then you will want to prepare for interview questions regarding your academic performance. Preparing for the Interview
Deciding how to present your online degree can be difficult. Your decision will depend on multiple factors – what kind of degree you obtained, what school you attended, the industry you'd like to work in, and what kind of job you're applying for. But once you've decided how you will present your online degree on your resume, it's important to prepare for the next step in the application process: