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Currently studying - does this put employers off?

I have mentioned on my CV that I'm currently studying. Does this put employers off?
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  • Wouldn't bother me as long as you are able to do the hours I need.
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  • As an employer, it would depend on the job I was offering, the hours etc. Also if you were at college or studying from home. There would be a number of factors to consider, also if what you were studying had relevance to the position advertised.

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  • DCFC79
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    I dont see a reason why it would bother anyone, it would show your looking at improving yourself or trying to improve your prospects,
  • Depends.

    Generally we'd approve - it shows you work hard, want to learn and improve yourself, etc etc...

    But if it were training for a completely different career, for example, we'd be concerned about how committed you'd really be to THIS job or if you are heartily sick of the whole thing and would get out as soon as possible.
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    OU student: A103 , A215 , A316 all done. Currently A230 all leading to an English Literature degree.

    Any advice given is as an individual, not as a representative of my firm.
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    But if it were training for a completely different career, for example, we'd be concerned about how committed you'd really be to THIS job or if you are heartily sick of the whole thing and would get out as soon as possible.

    yes there is that bit, in that case i woudlnt mention it but it would depend if it was a course that wouldnt affect my work eg a part time evening course that wouldnt conflict with the working hours
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