Is 3.24 a good G.P.A to put down on my resume ?

Question

hey yahoos, i have g.p.a of 3.24 , but i haven't put that down on my resume yet because i keep thinking it's pretty low and it's better to just leave that fact . and highlight my "honors g.p.a " which i had for 2 semesters .

should i include that g.p.a ? i graduated with electrical and computer engineering . last december . i haven't been wroking in my field yet. Now i am getting busy creating a good resume and uploading resumes etc etc..
do you think i should include that g.p.a or is it pretty low?

Answer 1

I would leave it off - could you include your gpa on just the electrical and computer engineering classes? (Would that be higher?)

Answer 2

I have to say that after 20 years in the automotive field, I've never had an employer ask for my GPA or even look at my transcripts. I even recently acquired two degrees and still have not been asked for grades. I did have to provide copies of the certificates, but never actual grades. Perhaps my experience outweighed the grades.

But 3.24 is very good. In my opinion though, I would leave grades off the resume unless asked because you're boxing yourself in with information they may not need to have. The key is to get the interview, and then you can wow them into an offer.

Good luck!

Answer 3

No that is a good GPA to put down, If it is a 3.0 or higher i'd put it on there. I am a assitant manager in a radio shack at 17 years old haha and i have to conduct interviews and for the rsales rep job if their GPA is lower than 3.0 we try to do what we can to get their GPA up so 3.24 is a good GPA and u should be happy lol

Answer 4

If you don't put it on, then they will wonder what you are trying to hide.

EE and CompE are tough. Depending on the job, they will likely do some testing anyway, to be sure you are a good fit. I wouldn't use the "Honors gpa", unless it was for the LAST two semesters. That shows improvement.

What is more important is to create a great looking, professional resume, which shows your skills and capabilities. Also to crate good cover letters that are more than just simple letters.

Answer 5

Thats good for a college gpa, most people in college do below a 3.00 so a 3.24 is pretty good, especially for your major. I've never felt that gpa really says anything about a person, other than how hard they tried and in my opinion is not relevant in determining how intelligent someone is. Although employers seem to think the opposite, so I would go ahead and put it down and really stick it to them in the interview.

Answer 6

Anything above a 3.0 after a graduation is a good thing to put on a resume.

Answer 7

Your GPA is not important in an interview. The message you need to send is that you will be reliable, open minded and detailed orientated. Graduates don't have history to offer so your personality will be the deciding factor. Be confident but not arrogant. Don't let you spirit sag in the face of rejection.

Answer 8

For an engineering degree, that's good. It's a tough curriculum, and you should be proud if you can come out with over a 3.0.

Answer 9

It's better than a B average, so while it isn't outstanding, it's certainly not awful either - it's good. If they want to know they'll ask or ask for a transcript.

Answer 10

My GPA was 3.3 and I put that down, have had numerous job offers over the years, and in fact, had to turn down a job or two and try to decide which one was the best offer. Let me say, that is hard to do sometimes. 3.2 should get you thru!

Answer 11

Most employers will require your GPA. Is does not really matter what you think of it. You will have to provide it along with a transcript to get hired at most companies.