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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do employers actually ask for GPA? I’ve never heard of that. [/quote]

Federal gov't - absolutely.  Which is absurd when you're 50 and applying for jobs and they *still* require your GPA.[/quote]

It’s not about the GPA in most federal hiring, it’s to make sure that you have met the degree requirements for the position.  For example. If you are applying for an engineering position, you will have to submit a transcript to prove you have a degree in engineering.  I’ve done a ton of fed hiring over the years and never look at GPA.[/quote]

"Superior Academic Achievement" defined by GPA is what gets most college grads qualification for their entry level fed job since they don't have the experience yet. So definitely relevant for entry level fed jobs.[/quote]

GPAs are important for most entry level positions.  at least 80% of jobs hiring on campus (for my kids) wanted 3.0+ to even look at the resume for jobs and internships.  At least 25% wanted 3.5+
It's a simple way for employers to narrow down the pile of resumes.  And yes, at college the gpa does show (by and large) how hard of a worker someone is.  In reality, if a kid applies themselves, getting a 3.0 is not that difficult (in 95% of circumstances) (I've got an ADHD kid who tests terribly, has no executive functioning, who is happy with a B mentality, etc.  who still managed a 3.4 even after "tanking their gpa while attempting pre-med freshman year"---would have had a 3.6 if started in their final major) [/quote]

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