I'm worried about some "D"s on my college transcripts. Will it hurt me later on trying to get a job??

Answer 1

I once had an employer demand my college transcripts, and refused to consider any candidate without one. It turned out to be a terrible place to work and they were trying to only hire employees they could shove around unfairly. I told them I wasn't interested in working for them.

Answer 2

Actually, I just applied for a job with the federal government and I had to send my transcripts to them. So unlike what the other answerer said, some do request to see your transcripts. I graduated with a good GPA, but I did have an F on my transcripts. I was sent an email stating that although I am eligible for the job, compared to other candidates I will not be referred to the second round. I don't think I can blame that on my F though, just others were better qualified. As long as you had a good GPA, it should be fine. And if you can D/F repeat any classes, even better.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, a lot of people who are answering this question don't know what they're talking about. There are LOTS of employers who want to see your transcripts. Much of the time it's just to verify that you really graduated, but sometimes they do examine your grades.

I had a pretty crappy undergraduate career, but in all of my graduate work (2+ graduate degrees) I have maintained an A-average. Once you get beyond that, the undergraduate grades and GPA don't count for as much. If your grades ever come up in an interview, simply explain that you had some trouble, but you persevered and got your degree, which is a good trait in an employee.

Answer 4

Most employers don't request college transcripts, so you should be fine.

Most actually just take your word for it and believe what's on your resume. Some might call to verify you actually did graduate from the college you listed on your resume.

You shouldn't worry. Even if it does come up, which it probably won't, just be honest and explain that you struggled with a few classes, but you stuck with it and still got your degree.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Most employers have a minimum GPA just to apply for an entry-level job. Just retake the class next semester, so it won't go on your transcript or affect your GPA

Answer 6

Don't worry about your transcript, but your GPA is really important. You might want to retake some classes if you don't have at least a 3.5.
Also, if you are applying for a job using what you were supposed to LEARN in a particular class-you may want to re-take it, so you will KNOW something about it.

Answer 7

solid question. i think of that many of the debate has been coated right here, although, i could additionally upload that the whole college transcripts difficulty could have something to do with the actuality that Obama will possibly no longer have had the GPA status needed to get into Harvard. Affirmative action anybody?

Answer 8

Employers look at your GPA, not a transcript. I have never heard of an employer or HR department requesting one.

Answer 9

your gpa means ****. i graduated from a state school with a 3.00. I had a D and an F and several C's. A lot of A's though. i'm now a member of the patent bar and only work with phd's from MIT/Harvard/Yale etc... you are either smart and hardworking or you are not. it's all relative. depends what you want to do. my advice to you: accumulate extensive real-world experience. read your *** off and learn like your life depended on it.

Answer 10

No. Employers don't look at transcripts. You can put your GPA on your resume if you want (and if it's good), but you don't have to, employers don't ask, and they really don't care. I wouldn't worry about it.