Hi to everyone,
I am a BTech graduate who is graduating in 2011. I have a concern regarding my career trajectory. I have a one-year gap in my education after completing my Intermediate (i.e., 12th grade). The reason for this gap is that I took EAMCET (i.e., an entrance test for graduation in Andhra Pradesh) long-term coaching for one year after 12th grade, which resulted in me achieving a rank of 34451, following which I enrolled in a non-reputed college.
What would be the most appropriate reason to mention for my education gap during an interview? Please assist me with this.
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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1I am a BTech graduate who is graduating in 2011. I have a concern regarding my career trajectory. I have a one-year gap in my education after completing my Intermediate (i.e., 12th grade). The reason for this gap is that I took EAMCET (i.e., an entrance test for graduation in Andhra Pradesh) long-term coaching for one year after 12th grade, which resulted in me achieving a rank of 34451, following which I enrolled in a non-reputed college.
What would be the most appropriate reason to mention for my education gap during an interview? Please assist me with this.
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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Please be true in your interviews, and there is no point in hiding a fact. Your reason for the gap is very genuine. There are a number of people who have a gap of a year or maybe two for the preparation of various entrance exams.
So do not worry and be true in the interview. All the best.
Regards, Archna
From India, Delhi
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So do not worry and be true in the interview. All the best.
Regards, Archna
From India, Delhi
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Thank you for your suggestion, ma'am. However, I think that it will not show a positive view on my side because I have attempted the exam twice and did not get a good result. How can I explain this? Actually, I'm thinking to say that I was ill that year and decided not to waste a year, so I took EAMCET coaching. But in the end, I did not achieve a good rank. Is this reason somewhat genuine and promising?
From India, Hyderabad
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From India, Hyderabad
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What my friend Archana has said is absolutely true. You should always tell the truth during our interview. If you lie in your interview, your marksheets could indicate a different direction at that time.
Therefore, I suggest that you should be frank and open and not pretend to lie; otherwise, it could cost you your image, reputation, and maybe even your job.
From India, Mumbai
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Therefore, I suggest that you should be frank and open and not pretend to lie; otherwise, it could cost you your image, reputation, and maybe even your job.
From India, Mumbai
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Hello Hemz,
I am also facing the same problem but with a slight difference. I have a 4-year gap after my 10th class. Now, I am pursuing my MBA 2nd year. Don't worry about the gap; be truthful to the interviewer. They can understand. What Madam said is right.
Regards,
VEERU.
From India, Pune
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I am also facing the same problem but with a slight difference. I have a 4-year gap after my 10th class. Now, I am pursuing my MBA 2nd year. Don't worry about the gap; be truthful to the interviewer. They can understand. What Madam said is right.
Regards,
VEERU.
From India, Pune
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Hi Archana Madam,
I am pursuing MCA final year with 85% of marks, but I have a 2-year gap after 10th and a one-year gap after 12th. Now I'm participating in campus drives. Here I need to mention my educational gaps.
Please confirm whether I have a 3-year gap or is there any chance to show it as 2 years only. In today's world, all MNCs are mentioning that a 2-year gap is allowed. One more thing, these gaps are not due to backlogs but were obtained due to my financial problems. Please help me on how I can manage it.
Thanks in advance.
From India, Hyderabad
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I am pursuing MCA final year with 85% of marks, but I have a 2-year gap after 10th and a one-year gap after 12th. Now I'm participating in campus drives. Here I need to mention my educational gaps.
Please confirm whether I have a 3-year gap or is there any chance to show it as 2 years only. In today's world, all MNCs are mentioning that a 2-year gap is allowed. One more thing, these gaps are not due to backlogs but were obtained due to my financial problems. Please help me on how I can manage it.
Thanks in advance.
From India, Hyderabad
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Madam, sir, I am a fresher, but my problem is that I have a 3-year gap in my education after matriculation. Because of this, I am so nervous that I can't go to the interview. Please help me so that I can face it properly during the interview.
Thank you.
From India, Cuttack
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Thank you.
From India, Cuttack
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Madam/Sir,
I completed my intermediate in 1997, B.Sc. in 2012, and now I am interested in pursuing a B.Ed. Will this qualification help me in securing a government job, or will the gap in my education raise questions? Please advise me on what steps to take next.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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I completed my intermediate in 1997, B.Sc. in 2012, and now I am interested in pursuing a B.Ed. Will this qualification help me in securing a government job, or will the gap in my education raise questions? Please advise me on what steps to take next.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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I also agree with Archanan mam. One should be honest when being interviewed. This is very common when people take a gap in their studies, so there is no need to worry about it.
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From India, Mohali
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