is high GPA really important for finding a good job? does employers really look at people’s GPA before deciding if they wants to hire them or not?
if someone graduate from a college with a decent degree but he/she have a GPA of 2.0 (minimum requirement to graduate in most colleges) can they not find a job because of their low GPA or they shouldn’t have problem as long as they have a degree from a well reputed college??
i am just getting really paranoid for some reason (probably cuz they exams are in next two weeks, but i still have about 3 more years of college but for some reason i am just keep getting worried about random things
so someone please answer my question i will really appreciate the help
First,- I love this q, because it's right up my alley.
Second, the best answer is- it depends.
It depends on what type of job you are seeking and the qualifications required to attain said job.
Ex. If you're seeking admin level job- most positions still do not require a college education. However, if you're seeking a higher position and higher salary, then most likely the effort you put into a degree now will pay off big later and in the long run (ex, returning to grad school/professional training).
For most college students, shooting for a 3.0 or higher is desirable. And yes, from personal experience I do know that my undergraduate education was looked at for my last position (at a prestigious university). I reaped the reward from attending a great uni and performing well.
My advice for you if you are attending Uni and suffered a bit with lower grade and worried about your graduating average: take a few easy courses (call it a minor) to help bump it up before you finish. You may not find it worthwhile now, but trust me, you'll appreciate it down the line if you decide to move up the ladder.
Fyi- A good GPA helps out with jobs, advancing degree, even lowering car insurance!
^^ Those are really helpful hints. One thing I never ever thought about was what you mentioned were taking some extra courses to bump up your GPA. I was planning on auditing some classes more for the reason I would love to learn about the subject matter and I was thinking that they are not required by my degree...so I guess might as well enroll in them.
taking easy classes may not necessarily help you if an employer asks for your transcript...sure you can put your overall GPA on your resume but if you performed poorly in your core courses, an employer will look at your transcript and see that...this is especially important in technical jobs...but having said that i have never been asked to produce my transcript before or after recieving a job offer so who knows
The answer is it depends. If you're trying for certain professions - prospective employers who recruit on campus ask for applicants to have minimum GPAs. For most other employers, your GPA is not as important and instead they'll ask about experience - they want to see that you pursued volunteer opportunities or that if possible you have some exposure to your chosen career.
And for others - it's all about how you write your resume and present yourself at the interview - remember you're marketing yourself.
At the end of the day, once you're in the workforce and have experience, your GPA is meaningless - nobody asks what your grades were 2 or 3 years post-graduation.
The answer is it depends. If you're trying for certain professions - prospective employers who recruit on campus ask for applicants to have minimum GPAs. For most other employers, your GPA is not as important and instead they'll ask about experience - they want to see that you pursued volunteer opportunities or that if possible you have some exposure to your chosen career.
And for others - it's all about how you write your resume and present yourself at the interview - remember you're marketing yourself.
At the end of the day, once you're in the workforce and have experience, your GPA is meaningless - nobody asks what your grades were 2 or 3 years post-graduation.
let me clarify a couple of points- you can take extra classes and have a self-declared a minor so that it doesn't look like you took "easy courses to bump up gpa."
ask99- u may want to discuss that with your college guidance counselor before enrolling.
Or you can re-average your gpa and post it 2 different ways on a resume for you to sell yourself better: gpa and major gpa (again, the courses in your major field of study should reflect good grades).
i guess what i was referring to was the set of core courses that some students take in their entry years to college. if you don't do as well in those, you can highlight your major gpa average on a resume, it's perfectly fine and legit to do.
Or if the issue of poor grades comes up in an interview, be honest and prepared. personally i've told employers, "math isn't my strongsuit, but i'm tech savvy, great with finances, and a quick learner." my honesty was respected, i got hired twice & was offered paid training.
dude im studying at IBA and my GPA sux as my teachers are so strict they always want us to drop courses and so they end up scoring indiscriminately ... i hate it .... the highest GPA for boys in my class in 3 :P all others are roaming around below it .. we are seriously in trouble
