A low GPA can be difficult to overcome when you’re looking for a job. Sometimes you will get screened out by a computer before you ever can make your case in an interview.
But when you secure an interview, don’t let a low GPA derail your chances of getting the job.
The best way to not let this happen is to take a page from sales training. Salespeople are taught how to counter objections to their product or service. In other words, they anticipate the negative things that might be brought up in a sales call and prepare answers to address them.
This is what you need to do if you have a low GPA. One objection you’re likely to get in an interview is the question, “Why was your GPA so low?” You need to be prepared for this question. Have a solid answer prepared that highlights the reasons for your low GPA.
This article provides you with some other useful information about overcoming the low GPA objection in an interview.
http://www.careerealism.com/interview-low-gpa-explain/
The best way to deal with the low GPA question is to avoid it completely by doing your best to have at least a 3.0 or better. But if it’s too late for that, the second best way is to be prepared for the question and have a strong answer when it comes.
Your career mentor,
Bud
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