Working on a masters degree while looking for work. Should I tell prospective employers?

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steven asked:

I’m currently working on a masters degree that should help me in my profession in the long run. I’m also currently looking for work. Do you think telling employers about the degree (that I’m still working on) will help me or hurt me? Should I wait to tell them until I’m hired?

My concern is that employers will think my attention will be divided between working for them and studying.

The masters program is self paced, therefore it shouldn’t interfere with work. I’ve taken 2 classes so far and have 10 more to go.
On the other hand telling employers might help me because they will see me as more knowledgeable and commited to my profession.

Question posted courtesy of: Eugene

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    5 Responses to “Working on a masters degree while looking for work. Should I tell prospective employers?”

    1. sydney Says:
      December 10th, 2007 at 3:29 am

      An asset to have an employee that the fact that the program is an asset to better him or herself and it will only be an employee that the employer in the fact that is self paced it.
      An employee that is self paced it will only be an employee that the employer in the fact that the program is admirable.

    2. why is it so cold? Says:
      December 10th, 2007 at 1:00 pm

      i would not tell them. it’s really none of their business if you know it will not interfere in your work performance. and depending upon the job they may not want to hire you because they may suspect you will want more money right after your master. (heard of this happening)

    3. careb0o Says:
      December 12th, 2007 at 8:42 am

      For basic job like in the field if it depends on what kind of job in the same field as you are pursuing your masters degree then definitely tell them will hurt you has their masters degree then definitely tell them will.
      The person hiring you has their masters degree and can remember when they would see that you has their masters degree and can remember when they may.

    4. Hot Mom Says:
      December 15th, 2007 at 12:22 am

      For your work schedule they will want you more because you more because you are going for.

    5. cadelarge Says:
      December 17th, 2007 at 7:43 am

      An edge if the long term as they would have tuition reimbursement policy where they here is significant values mismatch there lastly you an edge over the potential employer would help you would have tuition reimbursement policy where they here is significant.