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If you're in Community College and plan on transferring then GPA is EXTREMELY important. GPA is also important if you plan on applying for scholarships.
Very few employers ask applicants about their GPA though. They ask how you're doing but rarely ask for a GPA (at least not in my opinion). As for people who are already in the University that they plan on graduating from. It would be beneficial to have a high GPA so you could put "Deans List" on your resume, which is just another little thing to give you slight edge in the job market. You may also lose your scholarships if your GPA dips below a certain level, if you originally had one.
Putting "Dean's List" is a good idea... after all, who asks which of the Dean's lists you were actually on anyway?
I've never been asked, and I never stressed my GPA in college. I did pretty well in school too.
I do agree that it is rarely a dealbreaker, but I don't think it is good to flake off either. Do well in school, and by that I mean shoot for solid classes that add up to something and try to keep that GPA well above 3.00. Then work on other stuff.
I, along with plenty of folks I know, were never asked for their GPA when accepting a job.
How about you?
Nope, never was asked.
Looking at GPAs would be an advantage when an employer is facing a set of evenly-matched candidates and needs a "tie breaker" or for certain critical jobs and fields where nothing but the best is needed or required i.e. CEO of a $10 billion corporation or the person at NASA who has his finger on the launch button but other than that, I have to agree with the following:
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Originally Posted by IDASpaceman
.......You are either the right candidate or not...and I could rarely care less if you were a 4.0 or a 2.0. Are you experienced? motivated? Articulate? Team player? Proven?
I had a 2.7, my roommate had a 3.7. Both from the same school and both are business majors. I have a solid career/job, he is unfortunately still working at a local hardware store.
I think GPA only matters if you trying to get the interview. Once you have the interview though, it doesn't matter one bit. I interview well which is why I have no problems finding a job. Him? Not so much.
I was never inherently smart, I tried hard in school and material was sometimes hard to learn. I am however, very social and very articulate. I have leadership qualities and a drive to win no matter what. I dont believe there is a direct correlation between your GPA and your work performance. However, its a start if your guessing blindly.
It only really matters if you are planning on moving on further with your education. Once you are in Grad school not so much.
After all you know what they call a doctor that graduates with a C average?
Doctor!!
Don't you think it would affect residency choice and placement?
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