Going to community college then transferring- looks bad to companies hiring?

[Anonymous]

Like you couldn’t make it into the “Home” state university or a better college? How would a graduate counter that in a job interview?

Your experience?

[Anonymous]

Why would they necessarily need to know? You just need to note your degree from the granting university and major on your resume.
You may need to note in on an application, but typically HR does an initial read and likely doesn’t care.

[Anonymous]

They wouldn’t know- just put where your bachelors degree is from on your resume.

[Anonymous]

Ability to leverage minimal resources.
Persistence.
Loyalty to those who have supported them by not burdening them with enormous bills.
Made a mature decision to fulfill gen ed while still deciding on major so as to keep as many options open as possible.
Humility and grit.
Not entitled.

This assumes that the grad went on to complete the final two years at a reputable college and did quite well when there. Shows they can cut it. If that is the case, I could go on and on. Especially if said student surprised the interviewer in person with a very polished personal presentation, charisma and sharp verbal skills. Refreshing and surprising. Memorable.

It’s all in how you package it.

[Anonymous]

They mostly wouldn't know. And if they did who cares? I know someone who started with an AA from a community college, then a BA from a decent 4 year, and finally a Masters from Stanford. G
Starting at a community college was their only option and they made it work

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They wouldn’t know- just put where your bachelors degree is from on your resume.

This.

[Anonymous]

They would know from the transcripts, if the company requested to see course work.

But, this is more and more commin purely based on a financial decision. The percentage of transfers at the two year mark is going up.

[Anonymous]

I flunked out of my first college.
Went to community college.
Then graduated from state university and grad school.

No employer ever knew about the first two things. Didn’t put them on a resume, no need to.

[Anonymous]

If a person attends community college for two years then transfers to a four year college, how should they answer a question about dates attended for the four year college. On the one hand the transcript would include the grades for all four years, but on the other hand actual dates of being a student at that college would only span two years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If a person attends community college for two years then transfers to a four year college, how should they answer a question about dates attended for the four year college. On the one hand the transcript would include the grades for all four years, but on the other hand actual dates of being a student at that college would only span two years.

If you graduate from a four year college they’re very unlikely to care. I can’t remember ever being asked for a transcript.

Plus if you’ve actually reached the interview stage then numerous gatekeepers have already seen your credentials and found them acceptable so don’t worry about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like you couldn’t make it into the “Home” state university or a better college? How would a graduate counter that in a job interview?

Your experience?

No. I know several who transferred to local state school after two years of community college yet got hired by Cisco, IBM, Google, Deloitte and Apple.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They wouldn’t know- just put where your bachelors degree is from on your resume.

That's deceptive.

[Anonymous]

We know a kid working on his HS diploma and AA at the same time. Hard work. No free time. But it is impressive!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They wouldn’t know- just put where your bachelors degree is from on your resume.

That's deceptive.

Disagree. It’s the norm. No need to ever mention community college if you don’t want to

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They wouldn’t know- just put where your bachelors degree is from on your resume.

That's deceptive.

I put both but I don’t understand why you think it’s deceptive if transcripts aren’t required. I did have to submit my transcripts as part of the hiring process.