Long story short, I had a psychopath for an adviser. Shifting to a different adviser was not possible at the time, and so I ended up just leaving the program as I was on the verge of a mental breakdown. I think I can explain it pretty easily in an interview, but I'm just not sure how to phrase on my resume. Right now I have something like, "Pursued MS in xxxx at State U. Left voluntarily for personal reasons," but I am not satisfied with that. What are your suggestions?
Enrolled in X program at X university while training for the 2015 World Championships in Track and Field. Left program after career-ending injury to pursue full-time employment.
Don't put it on your resume.
Something like this is the only way to word it.
iujhb wrote:
Enrolled in X program at X university while training for the 2015 World Championships in Track and Field. Left program after career-ending injury to pursue full-time employment.
It happens. Thats tough man. Grad school can be a bitch with a bad advisor. I didn't really enjoy it much while getting my masters. How far did you get? If its just one or two semesters, I'd probably leave it off my resume.
"I don't know how to handle uncomfortable situations. So, I tend to quit easily."
Do you need to even tell anyone? I think you should do what most everyone else does: lie.
Why not say something like "Started my own business in (insert lie here) while taking graduate courses in (whatever) at State U."
If the interviewer asks why you stopped the business or why you stopped taking courses, just say you realized it wasn't what you wanted to do and the current job you are interviewing for is exactly what you want to spend your time focusing on.
Learn to spin things positively to put you in the best possible light. One huge life lesson I wished I learned earlier in life is how much people lie to get ahead. Never put anything on your resume that looks bad. Find a way to make it look positive. You are a salesperson. Sell yourself and make yourself look good.
lie, lie, lie! I left my grad program for similar reasons and I was always asked if I was going back. It seemed like a big hindrance in my job search. I would leave the school off and find a plausible reason for your school/work gap.
Fill the time gap with "Latex salesman for Vandelay Industries." Left to pursue full time career as an Architect/Marine Biologist.
Remember, a lie is not a lie if YOU truly believe it.
First, make sure it's clear that you don't grasp the subtle difference between adviser (one who gives advice) and advisor (one who advises students in an educational context).
Second, make plain the fact that you are a quitter, in case there is any doubt.
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