Should I tell potential employers about plans of back-to-school?

[Jackimalyn]

So, I knew my in-house designer/marketing job wouldn't last forever, but I was hoping to stay here for a few years. Just had my one year anniversary and some major changes are about to take place. Im taking a sharp turn away from design and going full blown marketing (which my the way, I did not go to school for). I was hoping to stay for a while, as Im comfortable here and good at my job, which is important to me because Im going back to school in fall and I need as little chaos in the rest of my life to ensure school going smoothly.

Here's my question. As I go on interviews and send out my resume, do I tell them I am going back to school in fall for my BA? (I currently have an AAA in Graphic Design, and I'll be going to school online) I already know I can do it, as I earned my Associate while holding down two jobs and going to school full time. Do employers want to hear that Im ambitious and am going back? or will they be afraid that my priority will go to school before my job?

Thanks everyone...

[Jeff Fisher LogoMotives]

I think your situtation gives you a perfect opportunity to ask a potential employer if they have any continuing education benefits in their compensation package. Some firms will offer to pay all, or part, of tuition for employees going back to school to complete a degree program.

- J.

[Jackimalyn]

Well that'd be nice. Think they'd have a problem though (if they dont offer continuing education benis?) Id hate to get turned down because Im continuing with school

[carter the artist]

I see no reason why a potential employeer would/could not allow you to go to school. Most employeers want you as educated as possible (or they can afford.)

[Drawing a Blank]

I agree with everything Jeff and Carter have already said. If you are worried about not getting a job because you want to go back to school perhaps you should ask yourself this question. Would you want to work for someone who would not want you to gain more knowledge and get better at your job?

[Jackimalyn]

thats true Blank. I guess I was worried that they would think I would have a higher priority other than my job (not that I dont have others besides school) Maybe Im just worrting about nothing. Thanks all...

[jessicam]

When I interviewed for my first job out of school I wasn't planning on going back to school, but I had a small child at home and I explained very up front that I was a hard worker and would be thrilled to work from home after hours but I would need to leave on time, every single day. I did get the job.

I think being up front with time constraints like that, and assuring the employer that you have a plan in place to address any issues it might cause, is much better than trying to fly under the radar and then having to face up later.

Luck with the job search!

[Ned]

(if they dont offer continuing education benis?)

Can you guess what I read that as? :o


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