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[simedaw]

Hi all,

I'm completing my last year and I was wondering how important gpa is when looking for entry level positions. What if you have internship experience(s) but your gpa isn't high? How important is your gpa in the long run as an engineer? I understand you can't replace your gpa but what are other ways to mitigate a low gpa? Thank you.

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[JEBradley]

Whats a gpa?

[pleckner]

Whether your GPA (Grade Point Average) means much depends on the employer. My boss considers GPA the #1 screening item in the resume, I don't.

Intern work experience can go a long way in offsetting a low GPA. Also if a student has been working all year (Campus book store for example) but still has a respectible GPA can be a plus. If there were medical reasons either personal or family related can be somewhat of an offset.

If you are a person who studies hard but just can't quite seem to "get it", well then, take the job you can get for a short time and prove yourself for the next step.

[proinwv]

I assume that you might have a low gpa, or you might not have asked the question. In that case, I would then suggest you emphasize your strengths including any projects, experience, and interests that would benefit the prospective employer. Preferably, in a cover letter to get you in the door.

Don't try to cover up or excuse the gpa, but be prepared to discuss it.

Once you obtain a position, and work hard to prove yourself, then the gpa will not appear important at the job, as most around you will not even know what it was. But you need to sell yourself to get in the door. Do well on that job, establish a good reputation and a resume of successes and you will find it easier to move on.

[simedaw]

Thanks for the advices.

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[Chemster980]

Hi,

I would like to add my oppinion. I felt that internship/vacation work helps you in getting your first job as a fresh graduate only if you obtain useful experience. This is because all engineering graduates do an internship/vacation as part of their academic requirement.

So, back to basics, academic result and communication skills.

[NevoO]

Hi all,

I'm completing my last year and I was wondering how important gpa is when looking for entry level positions. What if you have internship experience(s) but your gpa isn't high? How important is your gpa in the long run as an engineer? I understand you can't replace your gpa but what are other ways to mitigate a low gpa? Thank you.

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hii, ofcourse gpa is a first step for being accepted but experience is the most important thing !!!!!!!
i need your help ppl . i need fresh sugesstions for graduation projects... i need something new.. i feel like blankkkkkkk... anyone have any ideasssss plz..