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Question by slick25: Is it harder to get a job with an online degree?
If I have an associates degree in applied science healthcare-Billing and coding specialist that I got while attending herzing college online. Will it be harder to get a job? The technical school gave the technical diplomas for medical coding but not billing, no internship, and was also an online class. I wanted the knowledge of the billing and the internship. I did get a internship from herzing college online, but when I get my degree will I be able to get a job having an online degree.
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Answer by Bill
Depends where you apply and what the credentials of the other applicants are.
If you have folks who have been to a brick-and-mortar school and it’s apparent that yours is online, you may experience some subtle discrimination.
If you are competing against folks with experience, often that trumps a degree.
The degree may get your foot in the door. Focus on what you can do for your prospective employer, not the source of your degree. Talk skills, not source.
Good luck.
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2 Responses for "Q&A: Is it harder to get a job with an online degree?"
Yes it will be harder for you. The key is for you to sell to the potential employer that you have the skills. Do NOT put on your resume that this was an online school and don’t bring it up unless specifically asked about it. The key though is to PROVE that you have the skills. How do you do this?
1. Put together a portfolio of accomplishments that prove you did something you will be expected to do at this new job?
2. Ask very detailed questions to the interviewer that prove you know what you’re talking about.
Good luck!
It’s not as hard as it used to be. For example, University of Phoenix and City University are starting to be more excepted by recruiters. They’re still not as excepted as a traditional school, but people do recognize that this is a changing world and not everyone can attend a traditional school and these are great alternatives, because the teachers come from the real world so you’re getting a great education.
Good luck.
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