Should I state that I am repeating my final year on my CV

GEKKO135

Hi, recently I've been contacted by a few recruiters through linked in and I'm wondering whether or not I should mention the fact that I am actually repeating my final year in college. I got a 2.2 and repeated for a 2.1, which I'm looking set to achieve.

I'm afraid that this will look bad and they won't consider me. It's quite ironic that I repeated to increase my chances of getting a job yet I feel it might do the exact opposite. I'm going to forward on my cv tomorrow and I'd like to know if it's important that I mention it. Should it be mentioned in my cv too?

Thanks
Gekko

Leeg17

Personally I would mention it, it show's that despite a setback you're determined and willing to work hard toward a goal

dvpower

I think its a positive, not a negative.
"I got a 2.2 but I'm capable of a 2.1 so I'm pursueing it".

Shows ambition.

GEKKO135

Thanks guys, that's a nice way of looking at it. Hopefully that's how recruiters see it too. I don't think there is any way of not mentioning it because employers will probably figure it out in their screening processes anyway.

Wish me luck

Leeg17

GEKKO135 wrote: »

Thanks guys, that's a nice way of looking at it. Hopefully that's how recruiters see it too. I don't think there is any way of not mentioning it because employers will probably figure it out in their screening processes anyway.

Wish me luck

Best of luck!

Play it to your strength

solovely

I recently looked through over 100 graduate CVs and I can say I never noticed if someone did a 3,4 or 5 year degree. I just looked at the year they graduated. When we brought people for interview, a few felt the need to explain why they had spent so long in college, and my feedback to them afterwards was that there was absolutely no need to do that (none of them got the job!!), as it just highlighted a negative.

By all means, if a recruiter or interviewee asks you about why you took so long in college, explain, but don't feel the need to blatantly point it out. Your CV and cover letter should focus on positives only. Don't ever volunteer negative information or feel the need to explain or excuse yourself without being asked.

Mr. Loverman

I'm not trying to sound like a prick, but the first thing that came into my mind was: why are you only aiming for a 2.1?

If I were you I would spin it better. Something along the lines of you were distracted in your previous final year (a family reason or whatever) so you are repeating the year to get a score which accurately represents your abilities. That would be a first class honours degree or at worst a 2.1.

Bandana boy

unless you are planning a masters program that has a 2.1 cut of point ,repeating a year to up 2.2 to a 2.1 is a waste of your time.
I have never once used the grade attained in a degree to differentiate a candidate.
And a 2.2 with one years work experience is better than a 2.1 and to be honest a 1.1 candidate

GEKKO135

I actually am repeating for a masters program. I wouldn't have bothered otherwise. I've already been given a conditional offer from the college without me even applying so I'm happy with where I'm going. I'd still consider taking a graduate job if suitable and that's why I was looking for some advice. Unfortunately I think I made a mistake in explaining that I repeated because the recruiter hasn't replied. :rolleyes:

A 1.1 would be greatand is still up for grabs but i'm just more certain of getting a 2.1.