if im an accounting major, and i get c's or b and c's in all my accounting classes, will i have a job problem?

Answer 1

You need to find a way to show that you have gained some proficiency in accounting. If your grades do not demonstrate it, then you should be working toward a professional designation that will show it. The most prestigious is the CPA... passing one or 2 parts will go a long way toward demonstrating your proficiency. The CMA is another good option.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Only for your first job.

When you get out of college, chances are, headhunters won't be storming you with job offers, so you'll have to hunt for work yourself.

Since you'll be fresh out of college, your resume' will be quite empty, and the only thing you'll have to show is B's and C's. This will make it very VERY hard for someone to look at it and hire you. Don't forget, not everyone makes it to a Big-4 company. Furthermore, those that don't, usually have thier minds set on Investment Banking or the Finance sector. The problem you will be faced with is getting that initial job.

Here are some things you can do to help yourself:

- As a rule of thumb, a GPA over 3.4 (B+) is a good start. Anything less than a 2.8 (B-) doesn't sit well with potential employers. If you GPA is an issue, try taking less classes each semester to bring up your grades. For as long as you are taking 4 or more classes each semester, taking less classes doesn't work against you.

- Fix up that empty resume'. Remember, your problem will be getting that initial job offer. To fix that, participate in several internships during your summer or winter breaks! It's a great way to make contacts for jobs after college, and to pump up your resume' to show you have something extra to offer! Most firms actually prefer someone with actual experience to someone fresh out of school.

- Participate in spcialized programs. (VITA) "Voulenteer Income Tax Assistance" is a program which the IRS has developed to assist low income families with their income taxes. Nearly every university is a participant. It is no myth when advisors tell you that VITA looks amazing on a resume'; because you are voulenteering for the IRS! (That's like the NBA for Accountants...lol..)

After all is said and done, remember this; "your first job offer is not your last job offer". After you start working for someone, there is room for growth and career development. Grades will not matter after your first job offer and two years of experience. Once you have that CPA designation, doors will open for you in all areas of Accounting, Business, & Finance. This is because firms will be looking at your resume' to see what you can actually do from that point on, not from how good you were in school.

Here is our hiring philosophy of Accountants:

- A GPA of 3.4 (B+) or higher suggests that the person is highly motivated, a good learner, and able to produce favorable results in their work.
- Internships or VITA is a huge plus; because it shows us that the person will not be nervous, and may have a quicker transition into his or her working environment. There also exists the possibility, depending on the internship, that the person may also bring something useful to the table.
- If you are responsible of money, collecting, recording, ect. Expect a Credit Check. A score of over 660 suggests that the person is responsible enough to be trusted with such financial matters. Anything lower than this score will need a very good explination.

Remember, your first job offer is not your last job offer. Think of it as an entry phase. Many accountants advance rather quickly after years of experience and a record of favorable results.

I hope this was helpful. Best of Luck in the Accounting profession.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, the major accounting firms are among the few who really do look at your grades when hiring, so this may eliminate the most likely set of employers for you. There are plenty of other firms, though, who will hire you if you just have a degree. My question of you, though, is do you really enjoy accounting? If you love it and just find it challenging, it's okay, but if you are doing accounting for some other reason, and you neither like it nor do well in it, maybe it is time to reconsider that decision.

Answer 4

well it depends on the business or firm...some look at your gpa and others just looked to see if you qualify...i am gonna major in accounting and i have been looking through all of that...