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The Everyman
(02-02-2012, 04:16 PM)
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How to play off a 1.4 gpa in an interview?
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There's really no good excuse for it, I'm basically inferior to most university of toronto students.
WHAT DO I DO? I have two interviews with IBM for java development positions. Oh, and they requested my transcript so I know they saw it. edit: oh yeah, this is for a professional experience year thing. i havn't graduated yet. i need a 1.5 for that
Last edited by -COOLIO-; 02-02-2012 at 04:22 PM.
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Member
(02-02-2012, 04:17 PM)
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#7
Originally Posted by -COOLIO-:
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Banned
(02-02-2012, 04:18 PM)
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#15
That will be tough.
You have to have personality out the wazoo (I mean 0 nervousness showing and confidence to overshadow the grades) during the interview and explain that as a creative person, you were too boxed in at a university setting. Yeah...that could work. |
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listen to the madman
(02-02-2012, 04:19 PM)
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Do not disclose your GPA. Decline to state if you are asked to optionally provide it. State that you don't feel your academic record reflects your personal capabilities if asked. Have something that DOES reflect your personal capabilities in lieu of your GPA. If you are forced to disclose it, offer no excuse or apology.
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The Everyman
(02-02-2012, 04:19 PM)
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#22
Originally Posted by jchap:
Originally Posted by LordCanti:
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Member
(02-02-2012, 04:22 PM)
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#28
Originally Posted by -COOLIO-:
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he's Virgin Tight™
(02-02-2012, 04:22 PM)
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#30
Originally Posted by -COOLIO-:
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φίλω ἐξεχέγλουτον καί ψευδολόγον οὖκ εἰπόν
(02-02-2012, 04:23 PM)
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There's two tacts I could see:
1) Don't bring it up at all. If they bring it up, you honestly explain the situation. You were more immature back then perhaps. You were going through a rough time where your priorities were all out of whack. Come forward with a genuine answer that is believable...and honestly true. It's all you can do and hope for the best. 2) Come up front with it. If you know they saw it, cut it off before they bring it up to show confidence. Same tactic as above, but by coming out with it upfront you are taking a risk that the employeer didn't even know and now they do know...but on the other hand the person may see that you aren't hiding anything and value your forth-coming nature and honesty. Not a great situation in general, really depends on your interviewing skills but at the end of the day you need to own up to the situation and explain what was going on at that time and why you got what you got. Focus on how you've grown since then and transition into talking about your more admirable qualities...and start with honesty since you're clearly being honest with them about this. |
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Member
(02-02-2012, 04:24 PM)
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#38
Originally Posted by Stumpokapow:
Since the job was sales based and the skills i gained directly related to my career path after college, I rarely had an issue. That was at the beginning of my career though. 10 years out no one gives a damn about GPA. |
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Member
(02-02-2012, 04:24 PM)
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#39
"Cocaine is a helluva drug."
Originally Posted by Teetris:
A = 4.0 A- = 3.67 B+ = 3.33 B = 3.0 B- = 2.67 C+ = 2.33 C = 2.0 C- = 1.67 D+ = 1.33 D = 1 D- = 0.67 F = 0 For each class, multiply grade x number of credits (most "normal" classes are 3 credits, some discussion sections/labs are 1 credit, some major classes are 4 credits). Add all sums together. Then divide by total number of credits taken to get total overall weighted GPA. For example, if I took 5 classes, Class 1 - A, 3 credits Class 2 - A-, 3 credits Class 3 - C, 3 credits Class 4 - B+, 4 credits Class 5 - D, 1 credit My grade would be ((4 x 3) + (3.67 x 3) + (2.0 x 3) + (3.33 x 4) + (1.0 x 1)) / (3 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1) = 3.309, or a B+ average
Last edited by Sho_Nuff82; 02-02-2012 at 04:34 PM.
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Member
(02-02-2012, 04:24 PM)
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#40
Originally Posted by Stumpokapow:
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Member
(02-02-2012, 04:24 PM)
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#42
Assuming that you're more competent now than your GPA indicates, simply tell them that it was a difficult time in your life, and that the experience and reflection upon the issue, along with further life experience has allowed you to mature as a person. That you've come to know and embrace the value of a driven attitude and work ethic. And that you believe will allow you to be far more successful in the work place then you were academically.
Also mention stuff about; despite the low GPA, you value the lessons and information taught at university and have since pursued further self study in the areas that matter (whatever that may be), while reflecting back to the knowledge gained. "I feel that the education has stewed and incubated in me - that with time, I've added additional ingredients to it to develop a rich hearty blend of knowledge and understanding that I believe will be of great benefit in helping me further learn things both in life and within your organization." You don't have to go with a cooking/stewing metaphor. :p |
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Member
(02-02-2012, 04:27 PM)
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#50
Originally Posted by Meadows:
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