how do i get a job with a 2.3 GPA? is there any point continuing college?
2006-10-09 13:46:08 · 7 answers · asked by puzzlite 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
YES! Finish the degree! Employers don't really care about your GPA once you have that first job under your belt. Degrees are valuable and that major is perceived as valuable and tough so don't worry about your GPA just get that dang diploma!
2006-10-09 13:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY! YES! Stick with it. You may even want change your major to Information Systems it you want to stay in Computers, but are not hacking it (pun intended) it in CS.
CS is HARD - a real challenge. Maybe you might want to take off a semester or two to take a break and resune your studies. Perhaps take some of the failed courses again and really cut down on the extracurricular activities while you are taking those classes.
Is it the test-taking that is problematic? Make use of the study aids and exam tutorials available. Join a study group of those classes that you are having problems with. Make sure that you take the exam RIGHT after you finish classes. That way you'll have the material fresh in your mind.
You did not say how long you are into your Paper Chase, but employers will be mostly interested in what you designed, programmed, modeled, debugged, instead of your GPA. The mere fact of getting a CS degree says a lot about you. Just leave off the GPA off the resume.
2006-10-09 13:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by midnightlydy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
First, definitely try to graduate. You can list that you have a degree and leave out the GPA. Concentrate on other aspects, and getting a few certifications would also go a long way in separating yourself from your competitors who may have gotten higher grade.
Simply put, I have hired many CS majors. While I do consider GPA for recent grads, it is not a final, crucial element. However, dropping out is a different story because I want people who will see a challenge through completion.
2006-10-09 19:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by Leo R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me tell you the truth about your GPA. It doesn't matter in the real work a day world. Your degree DOES matter! Finish your degree that is very very very important. Very few employers give a rip about your GPA. Most real world employers want to know 1. can you get the job done for them? 2. Are you a good employee? 3. Can they afford you? Sure some will grill you on your GPA, but you can dazzle them with what you really know. GPA is not everything. Work performance - that's important!
2006-10-09 13:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Hetty 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any degree is better than no degree. Perhaps you should reconsider your major, or seek out free tutoring? How long have you been trying to get your degree? Attend all of your classes, tape your lectures and study hard. Or take some time to redo your classes and have them replace the bad grades. I know it might seem daunting at times, I rethought school a lot during Junior year, but believe me it gets better.
2006-10-09 13:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by CruelNails 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can! Try getting that GPA up while your finishing it too.
2006-10-09 15:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nobody cares about your GPA....C's get degrees...just pass and you are in!
2006-10-09 13:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by tracydawn22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋