這裏有一個人給找工作的學生的建議抄在這裏:
As someone who actually hires interns and full time staff (including engineers) and has gone through multiple application/hiring rounds myself as an engineer, you don’t need to list a gpa.
In my experience, I had only one company require it. The hiring manager said they could work around it for the right candidate. If a company cares or needs a gpa for hiring, they will ask. Then you provide it. Most that require it, have it clear in their hiring documents anyways.
Yes, of course try to get the best gpa. But your mental health matters more, your friendships matter more, family time matters more, etc.. matters more.
From my hiring side, I could care less if you have 2.6 or a 4.0. The quality of your application documents and your interview will be weighed much higher than your gpa. The editing and format of your resume, and even more so the quality of your content, will speak volumes more than a number on the piece of paper. If you have a 4.0 but spelled something wrong or messed up your margins, that’s a to me. Your attention to detail is lacking and it seems you don’t care enough to provide a polished resume.
The quality of your resume content is the most important aspect to me. Did you craft your experience bullets to be relevant to the role your applying for? Do your bullets have actions and results? If I can answer yes to those with your resume, that will put your application on top of the pile. As an engineer, you should have quantified accomplishments in your bullets as well.
Be prepared for your interview. Reach out to team members, the interview panel or the hiring manager with questions before your interview. Be professional, dress up, come with a note book and take notes, etc…
There’s a lot more out there, but it gets more specific to the role and your experience. All this advice should be taken with a grain of salt, trust your brain and your instincts and let those lead the process.
Good luck and enjoy the ride!
