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Originally Posted by HankMoody
If you don't want to tell us the company, tell us what industry he works in. I'm guessing marketing/sales.
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
its irrelevant. and no one is going to tell me otherwise. having a 4.0 is just "cool" like putting a that you skydive on your resume.
You have no idea what you are talking about.
Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
its irrelevant. and no one is going to tell me otherwise. having a 4.0 is just "cool" like putting a that you skydive on your resume.
You have no idea what you are talking about.Okay buddy. Every I know that has graduated and landed a job not once has been asked about their GPA. It doesn't matter. You got the degree who cares and A doesn't make you any more qualified than a C, your relevant courses, experience, personality, etc is what matters. Now a 4.0 makes you stand out but it isn't making you any more qualified which is why I used the sky diving reference. I been touching up on my resume for the past month design and info to stand out rather than a bland list of credentials with no flavor and I noticed on a few cases where hobbies whether they relate to your field or not can be a + thus the sky diving reference. So go ahead enlighten me where I'm clueless.
GPA is the main factor behind getting a high profile job. I've killed almost every interview I've been on in my opinion and I only got one offer which was rescinded. I've lost out on jobs to people who are flat out sticks in the mud simply because they have better GPAs and I've gotten that straight from the recruiters because when I dont get the job I make it my business to know why. I also have relevant internship experience, 3 of them in fact. Not saying you cant make it with a low one but a good GPA is the killerOriginally Posted by frostythepoptart
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
its irrelevant. and no one is going to tell me otherwise. having a 4.0 is just "cool" like putting a that you skydive on your resume.
You have no idea what you are talking about.Okay buddy. Every I know that has graduated and landed a job not once has been asked about their GPA. It doesn't matter. You got the degree who cares and A doesn't make you any more qualified than a C, your relevant courses, experience, personality, etc is what matters. Now a 4.0 makes you stand out but it isn't making you any more qualified which is why I used the sky diving reference. I been touching up on my resume for the past month design and info to stand out rather than a bland list of credentials with no flavor and I noticed on a few cases where hobbies whether they relate to your field or not can be a + thus the sky diving reference. So go ahead enlighten me where I'm clueless.
It's a tax consulting firm. It's in Irvine, CA.Originally Posted by Iceberg Slim
Originally Posted by HankMoody
If you don't want to tell us the company, tell us what industry he works in. I'm guessing marketing/sales.
Yeah I wanna know where I can get away with something like this
Dont be mistaken this is an absolute fact. If you dont meet the GPA cutoff on the app they dont even read it.Originally Posted by hpscots0906
If I'm not mistaken, especially at companies that receive a ton of applicants, GPA would be something they would use to weed out some candidates. They can't spend their time reading through tons of resumes just to find some unique qualities about some applicants. So GPA is one of the easier things to provide some type of parameters while going through resumes. (Could be wrong though)
Do know from my current college experience, depending on your major, a good GPA will get you into some programs that will you give you a huge edge into getting more prestigious internships, etc. (Business/Accounting/Finance,etc.)
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
Originally Posted by HankMoody
You have no idea what you are talking about.Okay buddy. Every I know that has graduated and landed a job not once has been asked about their GPA. It doesn't matter. You got the degree who cares and A doesn't make you any more qualified than a C, your relevant courses, experience, personality, etc is what matters. Now a 4.0 makes you stand out but it isn't making you any more qualified which is why I used the sky diving reference. I been touching up on my resume for the past month design and info to stand out rather than a bland list of credentials with no flavor and I noticed on a few cases where hobbies whether they relate to your field or not can be a + thus the sky diving reference. So go ahead enlighten me where I'm clueless.
Name the most prestigious job a person you know has landed out of college.
Accountant I assume then?Originally Posted by Ecook0808
It's a tax consulting firm. It's in Irvine, CA.Originally Posted by Iceberg Slim
Originally Posted by HankMoody
If you don't want to tell us the company, tell us what industry he works in. I'm guessing marketing/sales.
Yeah I wanna know where I can get away with something like this
Every job interview I had was through my school's career service. The job description and application instructions directly stated you need so and so GPA to interview. Let's say for something like McKinsey. You need a 3.7 just to be considered, IIRC. Investment Banking? 3.5 is min damn near everywhere. Heck some places even ask for your standarized test scores. Teach For America? 3.5 is competitive. It's very competitive out there. I don't know where you went to school but I went to a good one and it was a lot more difficult to find work if your GPA wasn't at least a 3.0.Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
Okay buddy. Every I know that has graduated and landed a job not once has been asked about their GPA. It doesn't matter. You got the degree who cares and A doesn't make you any more qualified than a C, your relevant courses, experience, personality, etc is what matters. Now a 4.0 makes you stand out but it isn't making you any more qualified which is why I used the sky diving reference. I been touching up on my resume for the past month design and info to stand out rather than a bland list of credentials with no flavor and I noticed on a few cases where hobbies whether they relate to your field or not can be a + thus the sky diving reference. So go ahead enlighten me where I'm clueless.
Name the most prestigious job a person you know has landed out of college.
What the hell is a prestigious job? I don't know their specific titles but working in an ad agency in new york, another a part of fox media planning. But why don't you give me some information based on YOUR experiences. You graduate at about 21. Your not just jumping straight to the top of the food chain. So what say at age 25... your still putting your GPA in your resume as opposed to relevant work skills you've done in the last 4 yearsAre you a college graduate? Whats your prestigious job? How many interviews have asked you about your GPA.
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Every job interview I had was through my school's career service. The job description and application instructions directly stated you need so and so GPA to interview. Let's say for something like McKinsey. You need a 3.7 just to be considered, IIRC. Investment Banking? 3.5 is min damn near everywhere. Heck some places even ask for your standarized test scores. Teach For America? 3.5 is competitive. It's very competitive out there. I don't know where you went to school but I went to a good one and it was a lot more difficult to find work if your GPA wasn't at least a 3.0.Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Name the most prestigious job a person you know has landed out of college.
What the hell is a prestigious job? I don't know their specific titles but working in an ad agency in new york, another a part of fox media planning. But why don't you give me some information based on YOUR experiences. You graduate at about 21. Your not just jumping straight to the top of the food chain. So what say at age 25... your still putting your GPA in your resume as opposed to relevant work skills you've done in the last 4 yearsAre you a college graduate? Whats your prestigious job? How many interviews have asked you about your GPA.
People do directly jump into a great job because of their GPA. Strong GPA----> top internships----> top jobs.
At age 25, no. GPA doesn't matter much. I thought we were talking about entry level positions. I must have misread the title.
Yeah he's more of a friend of a friend...I dont know much but I am astounded he was able to get away with it...Originally Posted by HankMoody
Accountant I assume then?Originally Posted by Ecook0808
It's a tax consulting firm. It's in Irvine, CA.Originally Posted by Iceberg Slim
Yeah I wanna know where I can get away with something like this
Good for him. He must have been a self-learner and a quick one at that to get through those interviews and not be terrible at his job. Accounting takes a lot of skill and practice. Talk about an outlier.
Too bad he won't be able to get his CPA and advance in his career.
[/h3]0How important is GPA for Entry Level Positions?
Bingo.Originally Posted by HankMoody
Every job interview I had was through my school's career service. The job description and application instructions directly stated you need so and so GPA to interview. Let's say for something like McKinsey. You need a 3.7 just to be considered, IIRC. Investment Banking? 3.5 is min damn near everywhere. Heck some places even ask for your standarized test scores. Teach For America? 3.5 is competitive. It's very competitive out there. I don't know where you went to school but I went to a good one and it was a lot more difficult to find work if your GPA wasn't at least a 3.0.Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Name the most prestigious job a person you know has landed out of college.
What the hell is a prestigious job? I don't know their specific titles but working in an ad agency in new york, another a part of fox media planning. But why don't you give me some information based on YOUR experiences. You graduate at about 21. Your not just jumping straight to the top of the food chain. So what say at age 25... your still putting your GPA in your resume as opposed to relevant work skills you've done in the last 4 yearsAre you a college graduate? Whats your prestigious job? How many interviews have asked you about your GPA.
People do directly jump into a great job because of their GPA. Strong GPA----> top internships----> top jobs.
At age 25, no. GPA doesn't matter much. I thought we were talking about entry level positions. I must have misread the title.
Co-sign.Originally Posted by The Wizard
Bingo.Originally Posted by HankMoody
Every job interview I had was through my school's career service. The job description and application instructions directly stated you need so and so GPA to interview. Let's say for something like McKinsey. You need a 3.7 just to be considered, IIRC. Investment Banking? 3.5 is min damn near everywhere. Heck some places even ask for your standarized test scores. Teach For America? 3.5 is competitive. It's very competitive out there. I don't know where you went to school but I went to a good one and it was a lot more difficult to find work if your GPA wasn't at least a 3.0.Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
What the hell is a prestigious job? I don't know their specific titles but working in an ad agency in new york, another a part of fox media planning. But why don't you give me some information based on YOUR experiences. You graduate at about 21. Your not just jumping straight to the top of the food chain. So what say at age 25... your still putting your GPA in your resume as opposed to relevant work skills you've done in the last 4 yearsAre you a college graduate? Whats your prestigious job? How many interviews have asked you about your GPA.
People do directly jump into a great job because of their GPA. Strong GPA----> top internships----> top jobs.
At age 25, no. GPA doesn't matter much. I thought we were talking about entry level positions. I must have misread the title.
YupOriginally Posted by Iceberg Slim
Originally Posted by HankMoody
Every job interview I had was through my school's career service. The job description and application instructions directly stated you need so and so GPA to interview. Let's say for something like McKinsey. You need a 3.7 just to be considered, IIRC. Investment Banking? 3.5 is min damn near everywhere. Heck some places even ask for your standarized test scores. Teach For America? 3.5 is competitive. It's very competitive out there. I don't know where you went to school but I went to a good one and it was a lot more difficult to find work if your GPA wasn't at least a 3.0.Originally Posted by frostythepoptart
What the hell is a prestigious job? I don't know their specific titles but working in an ad agency in new york, another a part of fox media planning. But why don't you give me some information based on YOUR experiences. You graduate at about 21. Your not just jumping straight to the top of the food chain. So what say at age 25... your still putting your GPA in your resume as opposed to relevant work skills you've done in the last 4 yearsAre you a college graduate? Whats your prestigious job? How many interviews have asked you about your GPA.
People do directly jump into a great job because of their GPA. Strong GPA----> top internships----> top jobs.
At age 25, no. GPA doesn't matter much. I thought we were talking about entry level positions. I must have misread the title.
This guy knows. If you dont mind what do you do now?
Originally Posted by d5
My GPA is crap but yet I still hustled to graduate with an Economics degree and I have my Associates if that even matters.
I recently got a call back from this nice marketing research company and I got called in for an interview. Overall, I have no experience in marketing and only some experience in banking. I'm afraid their actually going to ask me my GPA which is going to be a real let down. They said they would make me do some computer tests at the interview (not really specific on what kind.)
Since I made it as far as the face to face interview I'm thinking about charming the hell out of the HR director and be as professional as I can be.
Thoughts?