Minor GPA on Resume?
Hello everybody,
I have seen a few post on this but they basically said they usually dont show minor gpa on the resume. My minor gpa is a 3.93, major is 3.94 and Cum is 3.82. The problem is that I see me getting a B this semester which will drop my major GPA to around a 3.6 or so. Just curious if adding the minor GPA will look like Im trying to compensate for a busted major gpa. Ding? Dont think it could really hurt but figured I would get some feedback first.
How to List Minor on Resume
In general, minors don’t really mean that much to hiring managers (sorry, current university students). Your interviewers are more likely to be interested in how well you answer behavioral and technical questions than your minor GPA.
If you have space on your resume, you can list your minor GPA, along with your major and cumulative GPAs. It does show you’ve taken on some additional coursework and done well in it.
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Assuming this isn't a joke....
You must be a freshman or something. One grade (a B no less) drops your cum by 0.3? Either that or its like a 10 credit class?
I don't think it matters either way but I suppose it could depend on what your major/minor combo is
No, this is not a joke. I am a transfer student so each course has a stronger weighting than students who have taken courses at the same school for 2 or 4 years. I am a senior Economics major and Public Policy Management Minor. The minor isn't something irrelevant so I thought it could complement my major.
just add the minor GPA if it's higher. won't look like you're overcompensating. just shows that in addition to your econ 3.6 (which is not the best but is very good), you are taking on a little extra work with the minor and doing very well with that
I was wondering since your worried about your gpa dropping whats the lowest recruiters are willing to except? I am assuming a B average.
i would ding any resume i looked at that included a minor gpa
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