I transferred between colleges last year and am updating my resume. What's the best way to represent my college transfer? Should I emphasize it in some way, or just list my current college?
When noting a college transfer on your resume, keep it simple and informative. You don't need to emphasize the transfer unless it's directly relevant to the position you're applying for, your academic or professional journey, or showcases a specific skill or experience.
1. Listing Both Schools: You have the option to list the dates attended and any relevant honors or coursework achieved at each of the colleges. For instance:
[Current University]
City, State
(Expected) Graduation Month Year
Major: XYZ
[Former University]
City, State
Dates of Attendance
Major: ABC
2. Listing the Current University: If there isn’t any significant information you want to showcase from your former university, you can just list your current school with the expected graduation date and major.
In either case, it's important to accurately reflect your academic history. Your transfer is nothing to hide, and can even showcase qualities such as adaptability or determination, depending on your reasons for the transfer. In the end, employers or school admissions committees are more likely to focus on your accomplishments, skills, and experiences rather than the fact that you transferred schools. Keep emphasis on these points over the fact of transfer.
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