Benefits to Honors

Fauster
Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:54:19 +0000

I perform on-campus interviews for my employer. If I see Honors on a resume, I will make a note to ask the student about the requirements and what experiences / benefits the student got from the program. It’s a good opportunity for the student to do some self-promotion and provide more information than is listed on a one-page sheet of paper.

On the other hand, if the student didn’t take advantage of the opportunities provided by the program, it could end up being a slight negative. An answer like “I was admitted to University X and the Honors Program but I didn’t take any Honors classes or participate in any of the communities / projects / etc.” would make me think that there’s more fluff than accomplishment in your resume.

Taking it one step further, working your way into the Honors Program after being excluded on your admission decision would be a strong positive.

These things aren’t absolute deal breakers. But if I am talking to 50 students at a job fair or performing formal interviews with 15 students in one day, any piece of information that differentiates you from your competition can have an effect on reaching the next level.