When
you are applying for an entry-level job position, a usual job interview
question is, "Do you think that your grades are a good sign of your
academic success?"
It
can either be fiddly or easy to answer relying, of course, on your grades. If
you're an A-student, your answer will be easy, but you should also show your
skills and diverse practice outside of the college classroom. For example, you
don't want your employer to think you're bookworm only, missing social
interaction or the ability to talk well with others.
Additional,
you'll want to highlight any work experience you've increased during your
college life, including internships, volunteer work, and part-time jobs. These
show prospective employers that you know how to function in a workplace, as
well as in a classroom.
If
your grades are not well, you have to cover this up with good communication
skill. The plus point is that employer won't select you on your good grades. In
fact, as far as employers are anxious, your grades won't matter at all, once
you have a few years of knowledge. Your goal right now is to show the employer
your skills and experience outside of your academic accomplishments.
Let's
discuss how one should react in interview with both, good and bad grades:
How to respond if you have good grades
"Yes,
I feel my grades are a very precise sign of my success in college and
university. I took my academics very seriously and worked very hard for the
grades I got. I am satisfied with the achievements I have made. But, I'd also
like to highlight my extracurricular activities where I've established
leadership and interpersonal skills along with academic success."
"Yes,
I am a hard worker who takes my grades very seriously. My success didn't
necessarily come easily to me. I spent a lot of time studying, while also
balancing an internship and extracurricular where I obtained real-life work
skills. It was really a hard nut to crack, but I managed to succeed in all
three dimensions, and I think this is a good sign of my diligence and
dedication to my responsibilities."
How to respond if you have average, inconsistent, or poor grades
"My
grades are a good sign of my academic success, but in a way, you may not
expect. The upgrading that you will see over four years of college does not
show lack of achievement in those early semesters. Rather, it shows the effects
of finding an area of study that I was zealous about and good at."
"My
grades are not a good indication of what I achieved academically in college.
Not because I got bad grades, but because the research and internships that I
contributed in are where I achieved the most academically. If you want to ‘see'
my achievements, I will share my portfolio and tell you about my work
experiences."
Further,
if your grades are fluctuating then, include your best skill-set in CV and
emphasis on it. To learn how to represent the academic section in CV use some online CV template.
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