Path1GMAT wrote:
Hi all,
I did a master recently in the UK, and I just proceeded with a pass (after failing the whole programme the first year I went back to the uni the second year to rewrite exams - which made me take it to a pass) - I believe the reason was that I was meeting a girl the first year, who was a bit problematic and who I felt might have had an impact on me, in combination with that my dad got kicked out of his job, which I believe also had some sort of impact on me). Due to the nature of the school and programme I yet received a good internship the following summer. However, based on the results, I decided to go for a second master. I then sort of hided my first master (as I had still not fully completed it) and moreover, because I thought recruiters might see it as bad I only received a pass in this programme In my second programme I received a high 2.1 mark. I then sought a job, and got a good second internship. I have now started my third internship since then - I graduated from my second Master in the end of 2019 - so it's not such a long time ago.
I am just now wondering how to proceed in the right way in my career. Is it ok to hide a master from my CV once I have completed it? Should I just exclude the first masters with only a pass grade from my CV or just proceed by showing it?
I have always dreamed of a good career, and I did pretty great in my bachelor so I really don't know what happened in my first Masters. But I just wanted to hear if anyone has any good thoughts on this? I feel so disappointed by the outcome of the first Master and just want to know if you have any advice on the second paragraph herein, how to proceed to do as well as possible in my career going forward. It might sound dodgy to hide a Master, yet maybe it is worth it - given that it is ok to hide it - if that would make my career much better.
I was on a study leave from an organisation in the year my master was so I could still put that on my CV in case I choose to take away one Master I guess - so at least it wouldn't be a "gap".
While I have an internship now, I just want to go on and get an analyst role asap, so that's why I am considering these job applications at the moment.
Appreciate any comments.
At the end of the day, you need to do what feels right to you. If you're comfortable with 'hiding' the masters, you can do that since there won't be a gap.
Personally, I think you should keep it there. Because it shows your ability to grow and improve, which is a skill most employers would value. Also, you did well in the more recent masters, which is the first thing companies look at. Of course, this shows a weakness. But it shows honesty and integrity too. Some companies might value your bravery in putting bad results on your CV.