Should My GPA Be On My Resume - Walrath Recruiting, Inc.

Should My GPA Be On My Resume - Walrath Recruiting, Inc. As graduation season approaches, many young professionals will begin to  construct or update their resumes. At a certain point, they will ask themselves, Should I include my GPA on my resume?. Today, were here to answer that question! Since theres no short and sweet  explanation, read on below for a full breakdown of if you should or shouldnt.   When Not to Include Well start by discussing when it shouldnt be included, since its easier then when you should. The best way to factor out including your GPA on your resume is by years of experience. If youve already graduated from college, and have been in the workforce for some time, you shouldnt be including it. At this point in your career, any future employers would only be interested in your experience and skills. Once youve worked long enough professionally, your colleagues, experiences, and accomplishments will speak more to your value as an employee than your GPA. So once youve been working for 1 or 2 years, you should feel confident in removing that GPA from your resume. Experience in your field will always stand out more than your GPA in your degree. So now that you know when not to include your GPA, lets talk about when you should. When to Include When youre fresh out of college, including that number is going to be much more important. This is especially true if you didnt do any internships, volunteering, or working during college. (Also, if youre looking to turn an internship into a full time job, our blog guide can be read here.) Not having those experiences requires hiring managers to rely on your coursework to judge your strength of character and determination. For this reason, you should include a GPA. However, you shouldnt include it if it is bad. So what is considered bad? 3.0. While certain fields and industries differ, most companies are looking for a 3.0 or above. So what if your overall grade point average is below that? Consider including your grade point average particular to your field of study. In most cases this is the superior grade. If both are below 3.0, consider not including it. This way, they will have to inquire about it to find out where you stand. It is important to point out at the end of the day, your GPA is just a number. There is no reason to get stressed if its  below where youd like. Companies dont fully rely on it to determine your abilities, and its entirely possible to get hired without it being mentioned. We hope this helped you determine when to  include your GPA on your resume. Any further questions?  Leave us a comment!