Trainers' Tips 8: Reflecting Capitol's name change on your resume

Superhero names often allude to the type of power that hero holds. Spiderman shoots webs and can climb walls and Aquaman utilizes marine life to accomplish his tasks. Having a name that accurately reflects who you are and what you do can have a serious impact on how that brand is seen in the marketplace.

Part of the motivation surrounding our change from Capitol College to Capitol Technology University last year was that by becoming a university we will better represent “who we already are,” as our president, Dr. Michael T. Wood, suggested in 2014. More information about why we changed the institution name can be found here: http://captechu.edu/news-events/news-headlines/1915

From the standpoint of graduating student, the name change is a bonus. The perception of prestige and heightened expectations associated with the designation of "university" works in your favor.

Current students and recent graduates (Fall 2014 or later) should make sure to check that you have changed your résumé and application documentation to reflect the new name change. Remember to change the education section and any work experiences at Capitol.

For Alumni:

When an employer searches for Capitol College on Google, it will re-route to the CapTechU.edu website. Also, if you request any formal documentation of proof of attendance, such as an official transcript, the company will receive documentation with the Capitol Technology University name and/or letterhead.

I recommend, on your résumé, listing your education the following way:

Obviously, you will need to update the name of the degree and the graduation date to reflect your own credentials.

The most important part of this process is continuity. You want to avoid confusion or the risk of being mistakenly accused of misleading the hiring manager. So, if you make the change in one place, make sure to do so everywhere (in cover letters and on applications). 

As always, I am happy to assist you with the creation or editing of application materials. Please email careers@captechu.edu to set up an appointment.