SA Superday with GPA problem on resume
Allow me to preface this by just stating that I need some advice.
I got to HYP and have a few superdays at a few middle-market banks coming up next Wednesday. I expect to do fairly well on them since I know my material thoroughly so I expect a few offers. Moreso, I have gotten along well with those I have interviewed so far and expect to be very well liked upon receiving an offer.
The problem lies in the GPA listed on my resume. On my resume I listed my major gpa but did not specify it as such (so listed my major and then gpa in the same line). The problem here lies is that it could be misinterpreted as cumulative (technically, but I never stated it was my cumulative).
Yes, yes I know, you could say it was meant to be misleading and we could delve into ethical considerations, etc. etc. but my problem right now requires a solution.
Under the presumptions:
-They like me a whole ton -I know my shit in and out -Have certain qualities that make me shine in comparison to other candidates
What should I do? My fault here lies in failing to specify that the gpa listed was my major gpa.
Here are my two choices:
I could theoretically accept an offer, start working and wait to be asked for a transcript (if I am asked) and provide it. Then when they question me as to the discrepancy, I could explain that it was my Major GPA listed, not cumulative (a problem could arise if they felt misled though). Since I would be doing well at the job and would be well-liked, this wouldn't be a problem, I presume (since I never fabricated a transcript or anything)
The other alternative is kind of "letting them know/clarifying" right after I receive an offer. The problem with this is that they could really not like it and ding me off the bat without giving me a chance to perform on the job and show that I am capable (thus eliminating the "oh hes a great employee and this was just a lack of clarification/who cares" factor).
Feedback would be very appreciated!
I would suggest telling them during your first round interviews. But then again if it was anything to be proud of, you would omit it in the first place I'm guessing. If it's really bad, just wing it. Once you're past HR, no one gives a fuck dude, and depending on these non-BB firms you're interviewing with, there is a good chance it will not come up.
One thing though, if you decide to wing it, you have to put it behind you NOW. You can't walk into your interviews with this on your mind. They will smell it and think you're bs'ing your experiences and ec's. Just have a good answer ready if it comes up.
If they care they'll notice it and ask you to clarify.
I like how you phrased this as a GPA "problem". Cracks me up. If I was an interviewer I would probably ask why a HYP student doesn't know how to properly list their GPA on a resume, would definitely raise some red flags.
Regardless, how significant is the CUM vs Major GPA difference? If it is like 3.3 vs 3.5 maybe not such a big deal. Now if we are talking 3.1 vs 3.8, might be more of an issue.
They'll find out through the background check and might take back an offer. Before your super day you will sign a piece of paper allowing them to do a background check on you.
^ I never had to sign a paper before a superday
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I never had to send transcripts. Just a copy of my degree.
assuming you get an offer and accept, it is a near certainty that they will do a background check. When they do this background check, they will check with your school for your GPA. If it is within .1 or so of your reported GPA, you will pass that part of the background check. Otherwise, they will try to figure out why the discrepancy.
Also, assuming HR made you apply online as well as through the normal channels they should have asked you for your cumulative GPA (and perhaps your major GPA as well). When you did this what did you put?
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