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CV Stuff

  • 09-09-2008 08:34AM
    #1
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,437 CMod ✭✭✭✭


    Hey,

    Was just wondering about what some of you might have done/thought about in between your undergrad and anything afterwards. Specifically as regards building the old CV. For example, if you don't intend to go further with psych immediately is it worth your while looking at distance learning courses, not proper training stuff, not even accredited with official psych bodies but that are something you're interested in? For example I recently stumbled upon a Dip in Criminology from http://www.cmit.ie/courses-psychology-health-distance-learning/criminology-course-distance-learning.html
    Never heard of this place, mind.

    I suppose it's just something you could do alongside having a job.

    So, in short - are courses like this mickey mouse, is it better stay away from them and not try courses like this to improve your CV?

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Comments

  • #2
    p.pete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,269 ✭✭✭p.pete


    If it's not acredited (or not a strong acreditation at least) then that doesn't mean it's completely pointless. If it's an area you're interested in moving into and don't have too many other avenues open at this point, then at worst it shows that you're proactive in your interest. You have to weigh up how much of your time it's going to take up, if it's something you'll enjoy then this is less of a burden, and how much it costs versus the actual quality of the course.


  • #3
    Cinful
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 284 ✭✭Cinful


    Why criminology? Plan to be a criminal psychologist? If not, then a waste. Accreditation is important for CVs. Don't let them kid you. Dips and degrees have status hierarchies. Sad but true.


  • #4
    randylonghorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    From that webpage: Following completion of your course assessments you will receive a “Diploma in Criminology” (Level 3) from OCN. In Ireland, this is recognised as the equivalent of a FETAC Level 5 Award.

    In other words, you are looking at a course which is geared at Leaving Cert. level, and paying €600 for it.

    If you already have a degree, which I assume you do from your opening post, then this on your CV will raise questions rather than add value.

    Broadening your learning and personal development is always a good idea, and looks well on your CV, but do your research and choose wisely, and get value for money.


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