As a resume writer, I get this question a lot ! It often comes from Devs who have pivoted from another field.
If that's you, you're probably thinking that you should "purge" your resume from anything that isn't related to Software Engineering.
I understand that the goal is to appear as "relevant" as possible, however this is a terrible mistake.
Here's the short and definitive answer:
Never remove degrees from your resume
Here's why you should always add your degrees, even if they are not directly related to the field you are seeking employment in:
Competitive companies give a lot of importance to the accuracy of the data you provide.
Should a degree be missing or incorrect, they may judge your profile as "misrepresented". That would not only get you rejected, but you may also be flagged for future applications.
Contrary to what you may think, many Recruiters & Hiring Managers see that experience as an added value.
Though it may not directly impact technical/core skills, these notions could provide you with a different/fresh outlook on what they do.
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