The Importance of Grades (split from Campus Events)

[Sijray21]

certain jobs do factor in GPA but i don't believe it's an end by any means, but it's not a reason to slack in school - you are there for a reason afterall :-P. Direct government positions and other companys do require you to give your GPA to them especially if you're fresh out of college. Grades are important, but doing well in your classes and actually taking in the information that's given to you is much more important. If you can apply what you've learned and demonstrate that you learned something it'll say alot more than your resume and your GPA. If you learn how to sell yourself and not give employers a reason NOT to hire you then they'll likely consider you for the position. Most of the time interviews are to get to know you as an individual to see if you'll fit in their work culture. The last thing a manager wants is someone difficult or awkward to work with. More technical jobs will obviously get more into the knowledge you have retained, but more functional jobs will care more about your soft or "people skills" and your ability to learn/teach.