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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS graduated with a sub 3.0.  It took him while to find a job but is now employed with a decent salary at a large firm.  Some jobs did say they required a 3.0 but he would apply if interested and occasionally would still get an interview.

Obviously higher is better but there are jobs out there..[/quote]

Yes, obviously there are jobs out there and kids with 2.8 gpa do eventually find a job.  But as you stated, it took your kid awhile to find a job.  Had they had a 3.0+ it most likely would have taken much less time.  Difficult to get a job when you cannot even get an interview, because the system won't even let you apply/kicks you out because your gpa is below a 3.0.  The 3.0 is a real thing for most jobs.  Drop below it and your kid will have to work much harder to find any job

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Also, many jobs ask for transcripts. I had one ask for a transcript and I have been working a long time. There are requirements and parameters, understandably. The job will take the next applicant if you don't have certain specifications.  I came up to DC for a government job, and there were supposed to be two other students starting at the same time.  The others were not able to start that job because once their transcripts were received, it was divulged that their GPA was under 3.0, so they were not hired, even though they were far along in the process. I imagine big private companies can also be strict. There are procedures in place. [/quote]

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