When should you list your GPA on a resume?

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When should you list your GPA on a resume?

While there’s no clear-cut rule that dictates when to include your GPA, most career experts say to only keep it on a resume if it’s over 3.5.

Can you lie about your GPA?

While it is okay to leave your GPA out (unless the employer asks for it), it is not okay to lie about your GPA on your resume. It is very easy for an employer to verify your GPA by looking at your transcript. If you lie, you might lose a chance of getting the job, or (if you are already hired), you risk being fired.

Does Google care about GPA?

Google doesn’t even ask for GPA or test scores from candidates anymore, unless someone’s a year or two out of school, because they don’t correlate at all with success at the company. Even for new grads, the correlation is slight, the company has found.

What GPA do you need for Google?

Officially, there is no minimum requirement for GPA if you want to be considered for an internship or full-time position at Google. However, you’d be best advised to have a score of at least 3.0 to avoid any awkward questions that you might not be able to answer to their satisfaction.

Does Amazon look at GPA?

I’ve worked for both Amazon and Microsoft (as well as a few other Fortune 500s), and no one has ever asked to see my GPA, college degree, or even my high school diploma. Your portfolio, and your ability to do the work are all that matter. No one cares about your GPA.

Does Microsoft look at GPA?

Does that mean GPA doesn’t matter? Not quite. Both Google and Microsoft will try to use any available metrics to predict whether or not you’d be a successful employee. Once you’ve interviewed, your interview performance matters much, much more than anything on your resume.

Is a 2.6 college GPA bad?

Is a 2.6 GPA good? A 2.6 GPA indicates that you’ve been earning mostly B-s in your classes. This is a lower than average GPA, so it will greatly limit your options for college, but you’ll still have a small set of schools where you can expect to be accepted. 3.21% of schools have an average GPA below a 2.6.