I agree. It is unbelievably presumptuous to put something like that on a resume.primetimey wrote: ↑Terrible idea, you will sound very self-centered.
Should you include that you graduated debt-free on resume for first job?
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It demonstrates that you lived with your parents.red_skittles wrote: ↑Should I include the fact that I financed my undergraduate degree through part-time and summer employment and was able to graduate without the need for student loans? My thinking is that a statement like this demonstrates a certain level of discipline, independence and forethought that employers will admire. I'm just not sure if it would be appropriate to include something like this on a resume
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.. and for good reason. Canada does not have a culture of screening applicants based on credit history unless the job absolutely calls for such a check to be done. This is right and forward policy, as those who need employment the most should not be screened for high debt load. That's a low form of discrimination.Laphroaig wrote: ↑Absolutely not - nobody cares, and as someone said it might actually be a downside as they want 'hungrier' applicants (read: less likely to quit for greener pastures).
They likely won't do credit checks unless your job is bonded and requires you to deal with money (ie. Brinks truck guy).
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I'm normally tolerant of all sorts of questions....but are you f**kin kidding me? Why don't you put your horoscope on there as well?
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Have bad credit and being in debt are two seperate entities.Wigglepuppy wrote: ↑Eek! Definitely not! Tons of employers now do credit checks prior to hiring to make sure you're *not* heavily indebted. Motivation/temptation to steal from the workplace is a big reason. It also says a lot about your level of personal responsibility.
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Pulling a credit report shows credit rating, and balances owing. An employer would be concerned with both.OldMarriedGuy wrote: ↑Have bad credit and being in debt are two seperate entities.
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Nope... Doubt they'll care
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They'll likely move on to the next candidate.
Wow, you have no debt to speak of?
You don't sound like someone who will work for low wage for an extended period of time.
They will say something along the lines of: We wish you luck in your continued search for employment. You don't meet the qualification of having the fear of being unemployed.
Think about why all those Tim Horton's and McDonald's always have signs out.
Got to keep those workers in fear. An employee without fear of losing their job and being unable to pay bills is very dangerous to a company's bottom line indeed. They may leave for a better workplace or ask for a raise.
The nerve. Paying more for individuals to do a job that no one wants? What do they think this is?
Wow, you have no debt to speak of?
You don't sound like someone who will work for low wage for an extended period of time.
They will say something along the lines of: We wish you luck in your continued search for employment. You don't meet the qualification of having the fear of being unemployed.
Think about why all those Tim Horton's and McDonald's always have signs out.
Got to keep those workers in fear. An employee without fear of losing their job and being unable to pay bills is very dangerous to a company's bottom line indeed. They may leave for a better workplace or ask for a raise.
The nerve. Paying more for individuals to do a job that no one wants? What do they think this is?
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+1 /ThreadPartnerSolutions wrote: ↑They will. They'll think he's a tool.
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I include my bank account balance on all applications to show how serious I am. And to show that pathetic low compensation won't be tolerated.
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That's pretty good too. I didn't really know my ancestors.boredsilly wrote: ↑i usually write down some things my ancestors did too to let them know they aren't just reading anybody's resume
I also changed my address from 'Suite 3829' to 'PH3829' to show that I ain't a regular schmuck.
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Will give you a pass since this is obviously your first "real" job, but for heaven's sake, please don't put that on a resume.
That's just as bad as a guy (who should have known better) that I had to interview last week. He had various "charity" things he had done --- all of which were clearly associated with university/fraternity (car wash, shaved his head for cancer research, walk-a-thon, etc.) Guy was CLEARLY a couple decades removed from uni once all of his work experience was mentioned at the interview a timeline pretty easily constructed. I suggested that putting something your frat brahs made you do once a couple decades earlier on a resume is really not cool and makes the people interviewing you not want to hire you.
That's just as bad as a guy (who should have known better) that I had to interview last week. He had various "charity" things he had done --- all of which were clearly associated with university/fraternity (car wash, shaved his head for cancer research, walk-a-thon, etc.) Guy was CLEARLY a couple decades removed from uni once all of his work experience was mentioned at the interview a timeline pretty easily constructed. I suggested that putting something your frat brahs made you do once a couple decades earlier on a resume is really not cool and makes the people interviewing you not want to hire you.
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red_skittles wrote: ↑Should I include the fact that I financed my undergraduate degree through part-time and summer employment and was able to graduate without the need for student loans? My thinking is that a statement like this demonstrates a certain level of discipline, independence and forethought that employers will admire. I'm just not sure if it would be appropriate to include something like this on a resume
OldMarriedGuy wrote: ↑No. In fact employers would probably rather hire someone with a huge debt. Why? They NEED the job and would be more likely to stay in the position because they have to pay off their debt. Where you would be more likely to quit/move elsewhere as you wouldn't rely on the paycheck as heavily.
Also, putting a statement like that on your resume gives the pretense that you think you're better than your peers. Nobody likes 'that guy'.
Seems like a double-edged sword to me. It is 100% true that *some* places prefer their employees to be in debt and prefer they also be married and have kids because that employee is perceived as being more compliant. They'll put up with more **** in the workplace versus a single person with no debts because they need to feed their debts and their family.Wigglepuppy wrote: ↑Eek! Definitely not! Tons of employers now do credit checks prior to hiring to make sure you're *not* heavily indebted. Motivation/temptation to steal from the workplace is a big reason. It also says a lot about your level of personal responsibility.
On the other hand, some companies realise that debt can be a big personal problem. If someone is constantly having money fights with their spouse, will they be focused on work? How does constant worry about debt and getting hounded by collectors affect your sleep? Will you get any work done when you are barely sleeping due to debt anxiety? Graduating debt-free can be a sign that you are organized, disciplined, mature and you have few distractions in your life.
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I'll bite.
On the resume no, but it's something you can bring up in an interview if you phrase it correctly. I've been asked in interviews what I feel are some of my biggest accomplishments so this is where I would say "working 3 jobs during university that led to me graduating debt free" or whatever was your case.
Led to 2 job offers in the past.
Oh and I didn't live at home in my case.
On the resume no, but it's something you can bring up in an interview if you phrase it correctly. I've been asked in interviews what I feel are some of my biggest accomplishments so this is where I would say "working 3 jobs during university that led to me graduating debt free" or whatever was your case.
Led to 2 job offers in the past.
Oh and I didn't live at home in my case.
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Agree with most of the ppl on here. Your financial situation is your business, not theirs. Also, EVERY ONE is different and has different opinions.. you don't know what they will think of you putting on the resume. It could go either way, and IMO it's not worth the risk at all. I'd skip it.
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