Author Question: ) If you choose not to list your GPA in the Education section of your rsum, A) most employers ... (Read 36 times)

imanialler · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

) If you choose not to list your GPA in the Education section of your rsum,

A) most employers will not interview you.
B) employers will generally respect you for being humble.
C) you should be prepared to answer questions about it during the interview.
D) it should be stated in your application letter.
E) you should include a statement that reads, GPA withheld for privacy reasons.

Question 2

Using your rsum to tell employers you are detail oriented, a team player, and a hard worker

A) is an effective strategy, since all employers appreciate these characteristics.
B) is generally not helpful unless you also include concrete proof and evidence to support your claims.
C) is often effective as long as you repeat the claims in your application letter.
D) often results in a higher starting salary.
E) should be avoided as it is considered to be bragging.

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Many potential employers may assume that your grades were not very high if you do not include your GPA on your rsum. You are not obligated to include your GPA, but you may face questions about it in interviews.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Concrete proof is better than blanket statements without evidence to back them up. Show your abilities by giving examples rather than simply stating them outright, and allow potential employers to draw conclusions about your abilities on their own.