Hello everyone - Junior at Baruch
Hello all,
Name is Mike and I'm a junior at Baruch College. I was an accounting major but have finally switched my major to Finance because I knew that's what I wanted more.
I joined here to see if I can join a few discussions and hope learn more about Finance.
One major problem I have is my GPA and where I want to go in the finance field.
Unfortunately I'm sporting a 3.0 GPA and I have a part-time (20hours a week) job at an accounting firm. I am also involved with the Finance and Economics Society and the School of Business Case Studies.
I'm worried because I want to aim to get an internship, but the problem is.... it would be awfully hard for me to quit my job. I might be able to tell them I have to split the workload in the summer, but I just have no idea what internship will be available and if they (internship and my job) can accommodate my schedule.
My biggest concern is my GPA though.
Junior with a 3.0 GPA from Baruch? Your chances are slim.
Well, then I guess I am screwed
If slim chances made you screwed, Lance Armstrong wouldn't have 7 ti...
On second thought maybe you're screwed.
Thought I'd get some good help here, but I guess I got the exact opposite.
I know you are worried/stressed about this, but just relax a little bit. You gotta admit that was pretty funny.
Hi Mike...just consider it a hazing ritual. You could probably learn a lot here.
Thanks a lot, but still worried about my GPA, even worse than I was before
I know the cliche, "reach for the stars" may seem fitting here, but I knew I was never a 3.8 GPA student.
With so much stuff going on in my life and trying to find time without killing myself, it's been tough.
I really need to network but I guess I'm afraid of getting out there and talking with the big heads
The only way you are screwed is if you don't make the gpa cutoff. There may be some instances where, through networking, it's possible to bypass ocr and/or human resources so you don't have to worry about it but in most cases, especially at larger firms, it's going to be tough. Assuming this is the case, this will eliminate most of the larger and well known banks and consulting firms (especially considering that your school isn't a target to begin with). However, don't assume that just because you can't work at Goldman doesn't mean you can't work in banking, consulting, etc. If I was you, I would target boutique banks, consulting firms, and other similar types of companies using a combination of cold calls and alumni connections. A 3.0 isn't the end of the world, if you can get interviews (networking is by far your best shot) the worst that can happen is they ask about it.
One final thought: think about how much of your resume is dedicated to your GPA. It's literally one line (maybe two or three if you count type of degree and major). If you let the gpa affect your confidence, that will be a MUCH bigger obstacle than the gpa itself.
Definitely think about changing your user name to something that isn't your full name
Definitely think about changing your user name to something that isn't your full name
Good idea, might have to do this.
Network. Pick up part time work to get yourself on the radar. If that doesn't work, MSF. endthread
Lol, took 2 seconds to find him on LinkedIn. Change your username..
Trying, but the guys haven't answered my e-mail yet
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