why is this system so unfair?

willmingtonwave
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:42:55 +0000

My friend who graduated 2 months ago and I would always have arguments about GPA. He would always say “GPA doesn’t matter, only connections” and I would say “GPA is not the only factor, but it seperates you from other applicants.”

Currently he is working as an “Account Executive” aka a Salesmen *****.

If your GPA is low I’m guessing you could’ve gotten a more enlightening internship with a better GPA.



Well he has a job and that is saying something in this economy.

Look, yes a good GPA is great, but aside from some big consulting firms and investment banking jobs, it is not going to be a huge factor. As long as your GPA does not show that you are lazy and is above 3.0 you should be fine.

Even below a 3.0 you can make up for it with experience, some graduate work, etc. and especially connections.

Contrary to what many people think most entry level jobs are not rocket science. Skills such as making people like you and hard work can often trump a lower GPA, particularly if you have connections.

This has been from my personal experience and talking to career counselors and some corporate recruiters. And for what it is worth, my GPA is very average.