Why GPA Is Important
Everyday I see students who spend hours in the library studying for exams, staying up til 2 AM writing papers, and who go to great lengths to cheat off another student for a homework assignment.
But rarely do I see students put that much effort into a resume, LinkedIn profile, their interviewing skills, and job applications.
In my opinion, students forget that they're in college to get a job after they graduate. Students put some much effort into getting the highest GPA ever, that they lack on the side of finding a job.
I'm not saying that students shouldn't focus on their GPA; getting a high GPA is very important. But I feel that most students forget, or don't know WHY, they are trying to get the high GPA.
Employers look at your GPA …show more content…
Your GPA says you work hard and study, but it doesn't say anything about your skills.
Your GPA might get you in the door, but it won't close the deal.
A high GPA is WAY more common than you think. You'd be surprised by the amount of students with a 3.5+ GPA.
On job applications, the only time GPA is mentioned is to make sure its above 3.0 (for most applications). Besides that, the rest of the application revolves around skills, experiences, and involvement.
In addition, 3 years after you graduate, your GPA means nothing to employers. All they will care about is what experience you have and what you have accomplished at previous jobs.
Your GPA is not what gets you a job. Its your skills, work experiences, campus involvements, and projects.
A quick story for you, a good friend of mine graduated with a 2.7 GPA but he had 4 internships at 3 different Fortune 500 Companies. His resume is packed with experience, without even having to list his GPA. Employers didn't even care how low his GPA was because of he had so much relevant work experience. Now after graduating, he is making $80,000 a year . . . enough
But rarely do I see students put that much effort into a resume, LinkedIn profile, their interviewing skills, and job applications.
In my opinion, students forget that they're in college to get a job after they graduate. Students put some much effort into getting the highest GPA ever, that they lack on the side of finding a job.
I'm not saying that students shouldn't focus on their GPA; getting a high GPA is very important. But I feel that most students forget, or don't know WHY, they are trying to get the high GPA.
Employers look at your GPA …show more content…
Your GPA says you work hard and study, but it doesn't say anything about your skills.
Your GPA might get you in the door, but it won't close the deal.
A high GPA is WAY more common than you think. You'd be surprised by the amount of students with a 3.5+ GPA.
On job applications, the only time GPA is mentioned is to make sure its above 3.0 (for most applications). Besides that, the rest of the application revolves around skills, experiences, and involvement.
In addition, 3 years after you graduate, your GPA means nothing to employers. All they will care about is what experience you have and what you have accomplished at previous jobs.
Your GPA is not what gets you a job. Its your skills, work experiences, campus involvements, and projects.
A quick story for you, a good friend of mine graduated with a 2.7 GPA but he had 4 internships at 3 different Fortune 500 Companies. His resume is packed with experience, without even having to list his GPA. Employers didn't even care how low his GPA was because of he had so much relevant work experience. Now after graduating, he is making $80,000 a year . . . enough