I go to a top 10 and have a measly 3.1 gpa. I had a no-name accounting internship last summer(currently a junior) and I'm majoring in Economics and minoring in math. Career website shows ~20% of grads as unemployed. Will I be one of these unlucky fellows?
What are the hiring statistics for operations?
Do almost all people above a 3.0 get the job(considering they go to a target for BB IBD)?
Anybody here currently in back office that can chime in/give me help. Unlike many of the hyper-competitive/driven people on this board, I don't really care about working in IBD/FO... I just want a job and possibly a top 30 mba after 5 years.
I'm just so fucking anxious about going to a top school and being unemployed....
is a 3.1 at an ivy really thaaaat bad? you could get it to an "acceptable" 3.3 for senior year no? Anyways, if your concern is to get "any" job, I'm sure you'll find something, you could do something like ace the gmat etc to show you have the horse power and then come up with a good explanation for your grade. In my experience people look more at the name of your uni than your gpa (but maybe it's different in the US). If you really want to work in operations then it should be fine but if you spend some time on this website you'll probably realize that it's not the best course of action :). If you're confident that you have no shot at a FO gig in a bank or even a boutique and you just want to be employed then maybe look into Big 4 or F500 rotational programs (should be better for MBA admissions).
I feel that in order to get A's in my Econ/Math courses, I must be naturally gifted AND study 10 hours a day (including weekends). I'll probably end up with a 3.1/3.2. I mean it may be "acceptable", but I've heard of many 3.5's and above that didn't get offers...
I'll probably try for MM/regional boutiques. I tried emailing/cold-calling some last year with a 3.4, and had no response. I don't expect the prospects to lighten up. (Yes I dropped .3 points because of an illness)
I'm pretty average in my school, and I have never performed significantly above the curve. I've learned to accept being average...In the end, I'm not going to be too optimistic with my chances, but I'll try anyways.
Hope I get to post a success story.
Why not network, apply to MMs, boutiques, lower tier consulting firms.
Dude, people get into ops with a liberal arts degree from no name colleges. You should be fine; if you want to settle.
You have the credentials to get a BO position, but you'll have to network to get an opportunity.
What are you good at? (don't limit to academic subjects)
Don't take this the wrong way, but I feel like your problem is your attitude. I have seen your recent posts and you belittle yourself. Why would an interviewer give you an offer when you come into the room and immediately take yourself out of consideration by emphasizing your low GPA? You are only a sophomore and at a Top 10 school. Grow a pair, apply yourself to school, and get into clubs/organizations so you actually have things to talk about in an interview besides your GPA. You aren't even half-way done with your undergrad. If you truly apply yourself maybe your GPA will rise, maybe it won't, but I guarantee it won't if you spend your time on WSO asking what your future is going to hold. That's my take...
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