qualifications on cv

[mkap]

I am in process of editing my cv. I am applying for paralegalling roles and legal graduate schemes/internships.

For my GCSEs, I studied 8 subjects and I also did a BTEC course in Health & Social Care (which is equivalent to one GCSE).
I am slightly confused about whether I should put down on my cv that I did a BTEC course during my GCSEs. For now my cv shows that I have "8 GCSEs including Maths and English".

I have also completed my Law degree.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I'd present it something like the following:

8 GCSEs (including Maths *** and English ***), plus BTEC in Health & Social Care (equivalent to 1 x GCSE)

Obviously put the grades in for your Maths and English GCSEs where the *** are!

 

[mkap]

Thank you so much for your help.

I was told once by the career service in my uni that I don’t need to include it because it’s not relevant and it was taking up more space in my cv.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you so much for your help.

I was told once by the career service in my uni that I don’t need to include it because it’s not relevant and it was taking up more space in my cv.

It's only going to be on one line so isn't going to take up too much space. If you wanted you could drop the BTEC subject given you don't list out all of your GCSE subjects.

 

[mkap]

Thanks you so much.

I agree with your point

I was just worried that I didn't include the btec subject on my cv and employers might be confused if they ask evidence of my GCSE certificates.

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Include it. Most people take 9 or 10 so putting 8 gcses looks like you did less than the average applicant. Inclusion shows you did the same number as most applicants.