grades on resume?

[woob]

Hey

I'm not a co-op student, but I'm applying for jobs for the summer and I'm wondering do stick grades your resume? I was asked to add courses and programs I've taken and career objectives on it after I sent it in with just education (general uni, high school, elem) and work/volunteer experienece.

I guess my question is: what is the proper format to describe courses/programs and career objectives in a resume?

[jello24]

for my resume i listed the courses i took and a general outline of the course to show what i know, but you shouldnt list your grades on your resume, since that's what the transcript is for. if they ask for grades, show your transcript, since it's more official that way.

but coming out of school it's good to list some applicable courses to the field so companies can see that you know something that they can use.

[tiger_handheld]

Job: Accounts Payable assistant

resume:

2008-present: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Accounting Diploma
- Expected graduation: December 2010
- Financial Accounting 101, Communications 201, Marketing 100,
International Business 201.
- GPA: 2.86

*assuming u have no work experience..

[nosleepboy87]

I have never listed grades on my resume before...or the courses i've taken. I list my degree and other certificates and qualifications. And I have never been asked about my grades in any interview.
Now that I am in management, I still have not asked any interviewee about their grades. I am a firm believer that grades prove NOTHING

[TOS'd]

Seems stupid to list grades on a resume..

[misteranswer]

If you're confident, include a copy of your transcripts.

[!Aznboi128]

I've hired a lot of people before and seem many resumes. Personally I never seen grades on a resume before its almost like showing off. If you get a degree or whatever you get it why list the grade?
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[tiger_handheld]

if you have no experience. grades matter to you. and thats the only time a person will include grades.

but if u have experience, its the experience that counts..

thats me anyways..

[woob]

Well yeah it'll be my first job related to my discipline, and my grades are actually pretty shaky so I'm probably going to have to spin this a lot if I get an interview.

Originally Posted by aznboi128

I've hired a lot of people before and seem many resumes. Personally I never seen grades on a resume before its almost like showing off. If you get a degree or whatever you get it why list the grade?
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I don't have a degree yet. I'm in 2nd year without any work experience related to my discipline.

[stevenwwjd]

I don't think you should disclose your GPA unless its decent (3.5+)

If you don't have experience, leveraging courses you've taken is good. For example, the projects you've completed and what the final outcome was.

[goo3]

If your grades are good, list them. Otherwise, leave them off.

If your interview is about the same as someone else and your grades are good, then you might gain a leg up.

[Gt-R R34]

I wouldn't list grades -

If you're on 2nd year, chances are they will know what you've taken if you're in the field. It wouldn't matter what your grades are, once the interview process starts going. They'll know if you know anything or don't know anything.

Something liek "2nd year student - (University) - Program. (Major)

Done. If their hiring entry positions, grades won't matter, as the interview will be a lot more important.

[misteranswer]

It's already been established that the applicant has been asked by the perspective employer to show his grades.

[bcrdukes]

Originally Posted by misteranswer

It's already been established that the applicant has been asked by the perspective employer to show his grades.

I may be mentally challenged and dyslexic but I found this from the OP:

Originally Posted by woob

I was asked to add courses and programs I've taken and career objectives on it after I sent it in with just education (general uni, high school, elem) and work/volunteer experienece.

I guess my question is: what is the proper format to describe courses/programs and career objectives in a resume?

[slaughterhouse]

I have never heard of ppl putting grades on their resume however if applying for Customs or government related jobs they might ask for your grades. I remember seeing that when I was applying for CSIS

[El Bastardo]

Out of all of the resumes I've reviewed I've only come upon a few that had grades and those guys came off as incredible brown nosing kiss-asses who were trying to do dazzle me with their accomplishments to make up for a lack of experience or relevant certifications.

Seriously, just be yourself. Unless its vital to the position remember that your grades really have no place in an interview

[JDMStyo]

Some of the better paid jobs (white collar) require grades esp if you're an undergrad without much experience. I'm talking about the $60k+ bonus ones like ibanking and consulting...they usually pick the cream of the crop so they can be as picky as they want.

CIBC WM and RBC Cap Markets pick 1-2 top grads from UBC Commerce each year. RPO Accenture would be the equivalent for consulting.

If you're talking about basic admin / accounting type gigs, run of the mill resume but following up, being persistent yet professional, and shining above the rest in interview is the best way to go.

If you're aiming outside of that it nice to have (if GPA > 3.5), otherwise it's nothing majorly special, just proves that you can learn and work around a system

[tiger_handheld]

Originally Posted by El Bastardo

Out of all of the resumes I've reviewed I've only come upon a few that had grades and those guys came off as incredible brown nosing kiss-asses who were trying to do dazzle me with their accomplishments to make up for a lack of experience or relevant certifications.

Seriously, just be yourself. Unless its vital to the position remember that your grades really have no place in an interview

just to play devils advocate - for the few that included grades, isn't that the only thing they got going for them? chances are if they had experience, their grades would not be that high.

[orange7]

I want to apply for an internship related to my field, and I have no previous experience related to engineering. So should I list my grades?

Also, my first and second year grades are really shaky, but my third and fourth are decent enough that I am proud of.

Should I include my gpa, and can I just use the gpa of my 300 and 400 level courses?

[BNR32_Coupe]

No!! That is just stupid. Your grades mean nothing. If you were an honour role student then put that down in accomplishments but to list grades? No way. What are you trying to accomplish? Going to dazzle the HR manager with your sub 80's grades? Unless you're asked for a transcript, don't worry about the grades.

At 99.9% workplaces, there are no books, workplaces, notes, tests, and homework. (in b4 some1 posts an exception). The structure of the real work force is different than the school place. School has been tailored exclusively for learning. Work is work.

The #1 thing to getting a job is relevant experience.

If you never worked a day in your life, your co-op job is your best asset. If your co-op job was for a small sized teddy bear manufacturering company, then you should concentrate on applying for small company's that specialize in childrends products as well.

[gars]

Ya, grades mean nothing unless you're in the top 5/10% of your class. After that - it's all about experience, experience, experience. You're better off listing projects that might pertain to the internship - or even courses that you learned something that might pertain to the position you want.

[TRDood]

Intership/co-op/university recruitment = yes. This is from my personal experience, but also depends on the job too. The ones I applied for all have research capacity.
If you list your grades, express it in percentage form. No one knows what a 3.5 average means unless you are studying in the same school. As posted above, don't bother if your gpa is less than an A-

For normal competitive jobs = no, until they ask for a transcript.
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[TheNewGirl]

I wouldn't list grades but your GPA if it's relevant can be listed.

You should have different resumes for different kinds of jobs that all highlight different skill sets. Your resume should not be set in stone at all.

[orange7]

Originally Posted by TRDood

Intership/co-op/university recruitment = yes. This is from my personal experience, but also depends on the job too. The ones I applied for all have research capacity.
If you list your grades, express it in percentage form. No one knows what a 3.5 average means unless you are studying in the same school. As posted above, don't bother if your gpa is less than an A-

For normal competitive jobs = no, until they ask for a transcript.
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Do I have to take into an account of all my courses? (I took some art course as electives)

or only those that are related to my field? Also, can I ignore my 1st and 2nd year marks?

[Meowjin]

you're an engineer?