How do I mention the quality of my school without bragging
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I am currently studying at a US university that is among the top school for the field I'm in (CS). However, the university itself is not well known outside the US, and certainly not as being on par with or better than the more well known universities (Harvard, Princeton etc.).
I normally wouldn't mind this, but I am currently in the process of applying for jobs back home in Europe and I fear that my application would not get the same attention as those coming from more well-known schools. So my question is
How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my field without it sounding braggy?
This would be good to know in terms of Cover Letter and Interview setting.
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I am currently studying at a US university that is among the top school for the field I'm in (CS). However, the university itself is not well known outside the US, and certainly not as being on par with or better than the more well known universities (Harvard, Princeton etc.).
I normally wouldn't mind this, but I am currently in the process of applying for jobs back home in Europe and I fear that my application would not get the same attention as those coming from more well-known schools. So my question is
How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my field without it sounding braggy?
This would be good to know in terms of Cover Letter and Interview setting.
resume applications
asked 5 hours ago
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In what context? In an interview setting? Resume? Cover Letter? Conversation with a hiring manager?
– chevybow
5 hours ago
Thanks for the follow-up question instead of just down-voting :) Cover letter and Interview setting would be interesting to know. I'll update my post.
– emilaz
5 hours ago
In cover letter I suppose. But to be blunt nobody cares what school you came from. We are more interested in if you can solve problems. Demonstrating that in the interview is worth a lot more.
– Martin York
14 mins ago
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I am currently studying at a US university that is among the top school for the field I'm in (CS). However, the university itself is not well known outside the US, and certainly not as being on par with or better than the more well known universities (Harvard, Princeton etc.).
I normally wouldn't mind this, but I am currently in the process of applying for jobs back home in Europe and I fear that my application would not get the same attention as those coming from more well-known schools. So my question is
How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my field without it sounding braggy?
This would be good to know in terms of Cover Letter and Interview setting.
resume applications
asked 5 hours ago
emilazemilaz
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emilaz is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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I am currently studying at a US university that is among the top school for the field I'm in (CS). However, the university itself is not well known outside the US, and certainly not as being on par with or better than the more well known universities (Harvard, Princeton etc.).
I normally wouldn't mind this, but I am currently in the process of applying for jobs back home in Europe and I fear that my application would not get the same attention as those coming from more well-known schools. So my question is
How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my field without it sounding braggy?
This would be good to know in terms of Cover Letter and Interview setting.
resume applications
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In what context? In an interview setting? Resume? Cover Letter? Conversation with a hiring manager?
– chevybow
5 hours ago
Thanks for the follow-up question instead of just down-voting :) Cover letter and Interview setting would be interesting to know. I'll update my post.
– emilaz
5 hours ago
In cover letter I suppose. But to be blunt nobody cares what school you came from. We are more interested in if you can solve problems. Demonstrating that in the interview is worth a lot more.
– Martin York
14 mins ago
add a comment |
1
In what context? In an interview setting? Resume? Cover Letter? Conversation with a hiring manager?
– chevybow
5 hours ago
Thanks for the follow-up question instead of just down-voting :) Cover letter and Interview setting would be interesting to know. I'll update my post.
– emilaz
5 hours ago
In cover letter I suppose. But to be blunt nobody cares what school you came from. We are more interested in if you can solve problems. Demonstrating that in the interview is worth a lot more.
– Martin York
14 mins ago
1
1
In what context? In an interview setting? Resume? Cover Letter? Conversation with a hiring manager?
– chevybow
5 hours ago
In what context? In an interview setting? Resume? Cover Letter? Conversation with a hiring manager?
– chevybow
5 hours ago
Thanks for the follow-up question instead of just down-voting :) Cover letter and Interview setting would be interesting to know. I'll update my post.
– emilaz
5 hours ago
Thanks for the follow-up question instead of just down-voting :) Cover letter and Interview setting would be interesting to know. I'll update my post.
– emilaz
5 hours ago
In cover letter I suppose. But to be blunt nobody cares what school you came from. We are more interested in if you can solve problems. Demonstrating that in the interview is worth a lot more.
– Martin York
14 mins ago
In cover letter I suppose. But to be blunt nobody cares what school you came from. We are more interested in if you can solve problems. Demonstrating that in the interview is worth a lot more.
– Martin York
14 mins ago
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How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my
field without it sounding braggy?
You use your cover letter. In it, you should brag.
Something along the lines of "I graduated summa cum laude from Tiptop University - one of the 7 top Computer Science schools in the U.S." is perfectly appropriate.
Unless your interviewer specifically asks about your schooling or about your university, there's no need to bring it up during the interview itself. Once you reach that stage, they have already read your cover letter. And if they weren't familiar with your school already and cared, they Googled it already.
answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
255k1317401053
Would one somewhere mention the institution who did the ranking, or the year of ranking?
– Arsak
5 hours ago
3
@Arsak - you could, but that seems unnecessary. If the potential employer cares, a quick Google search would tell them the same.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
Thank you for your answer! Would you mention this in an interview setting as well?
– emilaz
5 hours ago
5
@emilaz - I would bring it up only if the interviewer asked about your schooling or your university. Once you get to an actual interview, most interviewers wouldn't care.
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
1
This is the perfect answer.
– Fattie
4 hours ago
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How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my
field without it sounding braggy?
You use your cover letter. In it, you should brag.
Something along the lines of "I graduated summa cum laude from Tiptop University - one of the 7 top Computer Science schools in the U.S." is perfectly appropriate.
Unless your interviewer specifically asks about your schooling or about your university, there's no need to bring it up during the interview itself. Once you reach that stage, they have already read your cover letter. And if they weren't familiar with your school already and cared, they Googled it already.
answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
255k1317401053
Would one somewhere mention the institution who did the ranking, or the year of ranking?
– Arsak
5 hours ago
3
@Arsak - you could, but that seems unnecessary. If the potential employer cares, a quick Google search would tell them the same.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
Thank you for your answer! Would you mention this in an interview setting as well?
– emilaz
5 hours ago
5
@emilaz - I would bring it up only if the interviewer asked about your schooling or your university. Once you get to an actual interview, most interviewers wouldn't care.
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
1
This is the perfect answer.
– Fattie
4 hours ago
add a comment |
How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my
field without it sounding braggy?
You use your cover letter. In it, you should brag.
Something along the lines of "I graduated summa cum laude from Tiptop University - one of the 7 top Computer Science schools in the U.S." is perfectly appropriate.
Unless your interviewer specifically asks about your schooling or about your university, there's no need to bring it up during the interview itself. Once you reach that stage, they have already read your cover letter. And if they weren't familiar with your school already and cared, they Googled it already.
answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
255k1317401053
Would one somewhere mention the institution who did the ranking, or the year of ranking?
– Arsak
5 hours ago
3
@Arsak - you could, but that seems unnecessary. If the potential employer cares, a quick Google search would tell them the same.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
Thank you for your answer! Would you mention this in an interview setting as well?
– emilaz
5 hours ago
5
@emilaz - I would bring it up only if the interviewer asked about your schooling or your university. Once you get to an actual interview, most interviewers wouldn't care.
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
1
This is the perfect answer.
– Fattie
4 hours ago
add a comment |
How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my
field without it sounding braggy?
You use your cover letter. In it, you should brag.
Something along the lines of "I graduated summa cum laude from Tiptop University - one of the 7 top Computer Science schools in the U.S." is perfectly appropriate.
Unless your interviewer specifically asks about your schooling or about your university, there's no need to bring it up during the interview itself. Once you reach that stage, they have already read your cover letter. And if they weren't familiar with your school already and cared, they Googled it already.
answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
255k1317401053
How do I mention that I obtained my degree from a top school in my
field without it sounding braggy?
You use your cover letter. In it, you should brag.
Something along the lines of "I graduated summa cum laude from Tiptop University - one of the 7 top Computer Science schools in the U.S." is perfectly appropriate.
Unless your interviewer specifically asks about your schooling or about your university, there's no need to bring it up during the interview itself. Once you reach that stage, they have already read your cover letter. And if they weren't familiar with your school already and cared, they Googled it already.
answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
255k1317401053
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answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
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answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
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answered 5 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
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Would one somewhere mention the institution who did the ranking, or the year of ranking?
– Arsak
5 hours ago
3
@Arsak - you could, but that seems unnecessary. If the potential employer cares, a quick Google search would tell them the same.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
Thank you for your answer! Would you mention this in an interview setting as well?
– emilaz
5 hours ago
5
@emilaz - I would bring it up only if the interviewer asked about your schooling or your university. Once you get to an actual interview, most interviewers wouldn't care.
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
1
This is the perfect answer.
– Fattie
4 hours ago
add a comment |
Would one somewhere mention the institution who did the ranking, or the year of ranking?
– Arsak
5 hours ago
3
@Arsak - you could, but that seems unnecessary. If the potential employer cares, a quick Google search would tell them the same.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
Thank you for your answer! Would you mention this in an interview setting as well?
– emilaz
5 hours ago
5
@emilaz - I would bring it up only if the interviewer asked about your schooling or your university. Once you get to an actual interview, most interviewers wouldn't care.
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
1
This is the perfect answer.
– Fattie
4 hours ago
Would one somewhere mention the institution who did the ranking, or the year of ranking?
– Arsak
5 hours ago
Would one somewhere mention the institution who did the ranking, or the year of ranking?
– Arsak
5 hours ago
3
3
@Arsak - you could, but that seems unnecessary. If the potential employer cares, a quick Google search would tell them the same.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
@Arsak - you could, but that seems unnecessary. If the potential employer cares, a quick Google search would tell them the same.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
Thank you for your answer! Would you mention this in an interview setting as well?
– emilaz
5 hours ago
Thank you for your answer! Would you mention this in an interview setting as well?
– emilaz
5 hours ago
5
5
@emilaz - I would bring it up only if the interviewer asked about your schooling or your university. Once you get to an actual interview, most interviewers wouldn't care.
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
@emilaz - I would bring it up only if the interviewer asked about your schooling or your university. Once you get to an actual interview, most interviewers wouldn't care.
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
1
1
This is the perfect answer.
– Fattie
4 hours ago
This is the perfect answer.
– Fattie
4 hours ago
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In what context? In an interview setting? Resume? Cover Letter? Conversation with a hiring manager?
– chevybow
5 hours ago
Thanks for the follow-up question instead of just down-voting :) Cover letter and Interview setting would be interesting to know. I'll update my post.
– emilaz
5 hours ago
In cover letter I suppose. But to be blunt nobody cares what school you came from. We are more interested in if you can solve problems. Demonstrating that in the interview is worth a lot more.
– Martin York
14 mins ago