If you hold a Bachelor's degree, do you sign your name with "B.S." behind it?

Nope BA(hon)

Or BSc for Bachelor of Science

BS Degree = Bach. of Science Degree.

Yeah thats what it is here. BSc.

But I dont hold a BA. I Have a BS. You lost me.

you sign it Professor of Bull Shit

So are you saying any document I sign, I have to place "BSc" behind my name?

I would, it sounds like you are writing something that could be published.

I wouldnt for non academic stuff, however if you are writing something that may be read by others for research i certainly would.

What are you writing a report on?

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Nah. It's a work of fiction. It's for my occupational studies course. The prof. wants us to write a made up report on back injury, etc... its an excercise.

See what protocol is observed therein the shcool.

LOL....school

Sign it John Doe

No, wouldnt bother then, but i guess its upto you.

You said formal report, anything with data in that other people may have access too would be a a yes.

It is not proper to put anything less than PhD (Dr) behind your name for educational designations.

That does not apply to vocational designations like "CPA"

that makes sense! thnx! I was probably going to make a jackass of myself before the prof. She would have been like , the nerve of this fellow to sign his name with BSc while I sign mine with PhD. Does he think he is me?!


LOL

Really depends, i have seen a lot of publications MSc, MD, DSc
in addition to PhD.

BSc BEd AD SCL VAL

And things like RN and BSN but only professionally.

Not for course assignments I wouldn't think. Might find Teaching aid and ask if they even still have such people.

Normally people here put the denomination afterwards.

Like 'John Smith MSc' however if they are a doctor some people have it as 'Dr John Smith' 'John Smith PhD' 'John Smith M.D'

I depends on the type of field, medical doctors are mostly called Dr, but its not unsuall to meet a chemist or biologist who is called a Dr.

I have seen people put 'John Smith BSc, MSc, PHD' On papers, cards etc.

Oh yes sorry i didnt read that properly, i dont think i have ever seen anybody with anything other than a PhD put initials in front of the name.

But i have seen undergrad and postgraduate initials after a name.

In Canada it is BSc. And you can use it after your name whenever you like, except most people don't bother.

The thing is this. A BS is not really much of an accomplishment as it is the basic standard for most all entry level positions in mid size companies.

Big whoop if you know what I mean.

Better off not mentioning it but at the bottom of resumes in the education section.

A Masters is the first thing that sets you apart from the vast majorty of job applicants.

+1

Yeah i agree with you and with the other guy too, i think most people just dont bother with a bachelors unless its medicine.

Thanks guys. I can always count on you for advice.

:-)

Are you studing a masters?

I do that all the time!

Yes, a Master of Science in Airport Management. I have BSc in Aviation Maintenance Management.

If you want to truly impress people, sign your name and add GLP.

Example: Anonymous Coward, GLP