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A client of mine approached me with a fundamental question: “One question I would like your guidance on: I’m not sure whether to include my education on my resume, since my work career is now 18 years post-school. I do have an in-depth technical background in one type of engineering, but I’m not sure whether mentioning this would set me apart from other resumes for sales/marketing positions. Or is including an education section on my
Job Hunting Advice: Experiential Learning Consider experiential, work-based learning to learn more about occupations that interest you. This can be done through internships, volunteering, part-time jobs, study abroad and more. Gaining experience, while exploring career options, gives you a head start on your future career. Local schools and colleges offer many of these programs. Find more by searching the Internet and contacting businesses and organizations in your community. Work-based learning is also beneficial if you