Will banks notice i've changed my grades?

I did a 2-day programme with a BB earlier this year, which wasn't even a spring week, it was just an introduction to banking day and then a day of charity work with them, but when applying for it I boosted my GPA up significantly to make sure I got on (knew it wasn't serious enough for them to bother checking). It turned out the programme wasn't very competitive to get on at all and we weren't fast-tracked or anything like that to internship interviews - it was more of a marketing thing.

However, I'll be applying for an SA with the same company in the fall, and this time will of course put my correct GPA (it will be much lower than i stated to them), do you think HR will pick this up? I did do a bit of networking within HR, but do you think they will remember my grades or refer back to my application for this event?

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They 100% keep your resume on file. The more events you attend for a specific bank, the more interested you appear. Therefore, they definitely keep track of it. YOU ARE DONE MY FRIEND

"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.
 
Will HuntingThey 100% keep your resume on file. The more events you attend for a specific bank, the more interested you appear. Therefore, they definitely keep track of it. YOU ARE DONE MY FRIEND

I'm sure they do keep resumes, but why would they go back and check your previous resume when they have hundreds and hundreds to get through? If they want to check you're telling the truth, that's what background checks are for.

 
BradleyJ
Will HuntingThey 100% keep your resume on file. The more events you attend for a specific bank, the more interested you appear. Therefore, they definitely keep track of it. YOU ARE DONE MY FRIEND

I'm sure they do keep resumes, but why would they go back and check your previous resume when they have hundreds and hundreds to get through? If they want to check you're telling the truth, that's what background checks are for.

Well here's the thing. Let's say the barrier to this event you went to was a 3.6, and you actually had like a 3.1 (I don't know what your definition of significant is, I'm just guessing a 0.5 diff), then with your current resume a red flag will come up. "This kid made it into the program with a much lower benchmark?" - Assuming HR scrutinizes carefully.

Or, if your GPA is in the sub 3.0s, you may not even get through the door even with the marketing thing on your resume. I wouldn't further lie about it though, whatever you do.

 
BradleyJ
Will Hunting wrote:They 100% keep your resume on file. The more events you attend for a specific bank, the more interested you appear. Therefore, they definitely keep track of it. YOU ARE DONE MY FRIEND

I'm sure they do keep resumes, but why would they go back and check your previous resume when they have hundreds and hundreds to get through? If they want to check you're telling the truth, that's what background checks are for.

Why are you asking if you're going to counter the response you don't want to hear with your opinion that is based on your guess and assumptions? You just posted this to get a chorus of voices saying "it's okay" to reaffirm a belief you will stubbornly stick with.

Also, they have your resume on file so assuming they didn't identify the huge discrepancy when they invite you for 1st rounds and you somehow get an offer, they for sure will pull all the resumes then. Why wouldn't they run a quick scan for their incoming class to see if things line up. It's really ironic - what you thought you had to do to get a 1st round is exactly what might ultimately hold you back from getting an offer.

 
ValueInvestingThey keep you resume on file, but you should be fine. As long as they don't have a reason to go back and pull your resume you should be fine, its not a big deal. Just don't do anything stupid when your working there.
THIS

The other answers are from bullshit trolls. Start working on a story in case they pull it......made a mistake, etc.

Get busy living
 

Most HR offices at banks seem disorganized. I doubt they would notice or care, in reality.

However, I would prepare a story for why your GPA is different, just incase.

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CriesMost HR offices at banks seem disorganized.
Thank you for sharing. I specialize in taking advantage of chaos. What places are the worst?
Get busy living
 
UFOinsider
CriesMost HR offices at banks seem disorganized.
Thank you for sharing. I specialize in taking advantage of chaos. What places are the worst?

lol, probably places without standardized systems...

Looking for a Finance Job - currently unemployed.
 
UFOinsider
CriesMost HR offices at banks seem disorganized.
Thank you for sharing. I specialize in taking advantage of chaos. What places are the worst?

For starters, the bank where I got a job. I got in because of my previous comment.

But no, I didn't lie about my GPA on paper.

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