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Nov 29, 2018 - 12:07 PM
In some situations, you should include your 3.6 GPA on your resume. To determine whether or not to include your GPA on your resume, you need to answer two questions. First, how long have you been out of college? Second, what type of job are you applying for?
If you have no relevant work experience because you are a recent graduate, you should consider including your GPA on your resume. This will help the company to know that you’re a top performer and you are committed to your work. If you have been out of college for more than four or five years, it may be time to drop your GPA from your resume and focus on your work experience.
The more technical the role is, the more likely the employer will want to know your GPA. For example, it is much more common for engineers to include their GPA on their resume than people applying to work in the sales or marketing departments.
When you are young and you are applying to a highly scientific or mathematical position, your GPA can be a great addition. If you are over the age of 30 and have an extensive amount of professional experience, your GPA can seem confusing or out of place. If you aren’t sure what’s normal in your field, reach out to a friend in a similar role to ask what they do.
If you have no relevant work experience because you are a recent graduate, you should consider including your GPA on your resume. This will help the company to know that you’re a top performer and you are committed to your work. If you have been out of college for more than four or five years, it may be time to drop your GPA from your resume and focus on your work experience.
The more technical the role is, the more likely the employer will want to know your GPA. For example, it is much more common for engineers to include their GPA on their resume than people applying to work in the sales or marketing departments.
When you are young and you are applying to a highly scientific or mathematical position, your GPA can be a great addition. If you are over the age of 30 and have an extensive amount of professional experience, your GPA can seem confusing or out of place. If you aren’t sure what’s normal in your field, reach out to a friend in a similar role to ask what they do.
Aug 21, 2018 - 05:17 PM
Most hiring managers prioritize experience over education and it can be helpful to dedicate more space to listing job responsibilities than showcasing your academic prowess. The exception to this could be if you are a recent graduate without any prior experience and need ways to set yourself above other applicants. In that case, listing a high GPA on your resume could impress your reader.
When deciding if you should put a 3.6 GPA on your resume, consider the job you are applying for. If it is a more prestigious position where most other applicants would have an equal or higher GPA, listing it could be a waste of space. In the event you are applying for a more common job, mentioning a high GPA could give you a competitive edge.
Regardless of the position, it is typically more helpful to list academic achievements or honors instead of your GPA. Accomplishments such as graduating summa cum laude or magna cum laude showcases your knowledge compared to that of your peers instead of focusing on your grades.
When deciding if you should put a 3.6 GPA on your resume, consider the job you are applying for. If it is a more prestigious position where most other applicants would have an equal or higher GPA, listing it could be a waste of space. In the event you are applying for a more common job, mentioning a high GPA could give you a competitive edge.
Regardless of the position, it is typically more helpful to list academic achievements or honors instead of your GPA. Accomplishments such as graduating summa cum laude or magna cum laude showcases your knowledge compared to that of your peers instead of focusing on your grades.
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