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CV HELP- Is it wankerish to put letters behind name, on CV?

31 replies

QuintlessShadows · 04/02/2015 18:24

Do people do that?

I have a BA, and MA, and some professional awards, membership of my professional body, and completing the CPD scheme every year.

So, should I add any letters?

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puffinsaregood · 06/02/2015 19:50

I include my professional title and letters after being asked by an HR person in an interview why I thought I should be chosen to work as a medical doctor in their organisation when I am not a doctor or other HCP.

When I pointed out that I am a doctor and my CV listed my medical qualifications and doctor jobs, she was very confused and said 'but your CV is headed Puffin not Dr Puffin, so how can you be a doctor?'

I was Hmm that she had invited me to an interview!!

chipsandpeas · 06/02/2015 20:07

i used to work with somone who when signing a letter his typed name underneath was xxxx xxxxx bsc

the bsc was in no relation to the job he was doing but he was a wanker anyway

i wouldnt use my BA(hons) after my name or even my prof qualifications

DevaDiva · 08/02/2015 16:25

I put my Marketing qualification letters after my name at the top of my CV but I never use my BSc I think I'd look like a knobber tbh!

TheCatAteMyTaxReturn · 08/02/2015 18:21

You are not your qualifications. No matter how proud you of it you are.

TheCat is absurdly proud of its degree, but does not use it as a post-nominal suffix.

Unescorted · 08/02/2015 18:38

Only if they are professional qualifications relavent to the job you are applying for. As soon as you get the job drop them.... does my nut in all the Mr. My Mum Is Proud of Me Esq. B.Sc (Hons. univ of nowhere in particular, 2. almost fail) RTSI (Assc), HTFDIGT (Lvl 3) that I see on business cards.

wobblebobblehat · 09/02/2015 14:19

Depends on the qualifications I guess.

HR Business Partner at my last company had BA (Hons) CIPD on her email signature. It made me titter every time I saw it.

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