University days can be a period of trial and error for many
young professionals. Unfortunately, while we do eventually
learn from our mistakes, those errors are still reflected on
our academic transcripts, never to be erased.

Depending on the profession you want to go into, it may not
be that big of a deal, but for those of you looking to be hired
in fields that require proof of a strong GPA (especially if you
don’t have a lot of work experience), talking through this
with interviewers may require a little finesse. The following
are just a few tips on handling these types of conversations
so that you address the issue, but still sell yourself on why
you’re the best person for the job.





1. Be proactive!
If GPA is an issue, be candid about the challenges you may
have had that led to a decline in your academic
performance. Don’t ignore the elephant in the room. If
the job description placed a great deal of emphasis on the
applicant’s level of academic proficiency in particular
subjects areas, the interviewer will definitely ask you about
your coursework.
Even if they don’t ask, your low GPA score could also be a
determining factor when it comes down to making the final
hiring decision. It’s always best to just get it out of the way as soon as the opportunity presents itself. This will give you an opportunity to tell your own story, as opposed to having the interviewer make assumptions based solely on your transcripts.


2. Always look for the positive.
Don’t focus so much on the fact that your GPA is low. If there
were specific courses that you took a particular interest in
and excelled in, discuss what you took away from those
courses and how you feel they have helped to prepare you
for the position that you are interviewing for.
If you struggled in your coursework due to a learning
disability or merely because it was an especially challenging
subject, talk about some tactics you used to deal with
the challenges (i.e. seeking extra help from your professors
or tutoring). This will show employers that you have
weaknesses but that you are proactive in dealing with them
to accomplish an overall goal. And if the reason that your
GPA is low is because you hadn’t quite found a balance
between work and play, say so. But be sure to follow up with what you learned from that experience and how you have learned to prioritize now.


3. Re-direct the focus to your accomplishments.
Highlight any co-curricular activities you may have been
involved in or projects that you spearheaded. While GPA can
be important, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and the
ability to plan and execute ideas are equally, if not more
important. So have a solid plan for demonstrating these
capabilities.



4. Highlight all applicable skills.
Be very specific in explaining how your skill sets make you
qualified for the position. In preparation for the interview,
review the job description carefully and make notes of
concrete examples of when you worked on a project that
directly related to the experiences the employer wants you
to have.
Lastly, remember to be yourself, be confident, and
remember that no one is perfect. Don’t walk into an
interview feeling defeated because you may not have a
stellar GPA. Be proud of your other accomplishments and
play to your strengths so that potential employers can see
that you have so much more to offer than just your grades.
Now go get ‘em!!




Source: http://nigerianscholars.com/2015/10/how-to-convince-a-job-interviewer-to-overlook-a-low-cgpa.html



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