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Do employers mind part-time study?

  • 26-03-2007 3:51am
    #1
    BrandonBlock
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    I'm currently studying for a full time degree and supposed to be going into my final year in September but due to financial reasons I'm switching to the part time degree in September which will take me 2 years part time (to achieve the equivalent degree I am doing now). The course I am switching to is 2 nights per week, Tuesday and Thursday - for 2 hours per night.

    Anyway I plan to work full time for the next good few years anyway, even after I finish my degree as it's not particularly in a discipline I want a career in. I'm just completing it for the sake of having a degree. Anyway I'm looking for full time office work at the moment to commence after my exams in May and am just worried that employers might think my part time study will affect my performance at work, which I don't plan on letting happen. Just wondering how do I make it clear on my CV that, if I am asked to work late I don't mind skipping the odd lecture. That I wouldn't let my work suffer.

    The type of jobs I'll be applying for would be available to someone with no college qualifications so, I'm afraid companies might favour someone who isn't doing any part time study and might be perceived as being able to commit themselves to the job more than me.

    Sorry for the length of that - any replies/advice/anything very much appreciated. Thanks.


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  • #2
    daveg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,683 ✭✭✭daveg


    I don't thiink it would turn employers off. It shows you have ambition and drive. Don't suppose your degree would be of any benifit to potential employers? You may be able to get your employer to pay for your fees under a further education policy?


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