[williamstj]

I never understand why companies have excessive focus on GPA’s during recruiting. My friend is a genius at programming and programs just for fun, fifty hours a week. The rest of the time he attends classes and has a GPA of 2.5. If he has to find a job how do you recruit him?

Dissecting a GPA, what do 4.0 or a greater than 3.8 GPA signify?
1.Hardworking in general
2.Above average IQ
3.The ability to be decently good at anything.

Let’s face it…. no one loves all the courses they take, but to do well despite not loving the course you are taking requires a certain amount of self discipline.

On the contrary here’s what doesn’t necessarily come with the GPA package:
1.Creativity
2.The ability to think independently

A good GPA will do well for a methodical, micromanaged role in a firm. You cannot guarantee innovation from a high GPA. There are people with low GPA’s who are extraordinary and really smart. Why does the recruiting system not give them a chance? Why do companies not go at lengths to find those people? To hire great people you have to get rid of these barriers and not equate GPA with talent. It is worth the effort.

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