<p>So I'm an engineer with a low GPA (2.89), but have a major GPA of 3.27.
I'm applying for internships and don't know what to put on my resume. Is it better to:
A. Not show my GPA at all
B. Omit cumulative, but show major GPA</p>
<p>Personally I don't think my major gpa is that impressive, but what worries me is that if I don't show my gpa at all, the recruiter might think I have a horrible gpa and not even consider me.
Most internships have a minimum requirement of 3.0 and I can't even get interviews....
Help!</p>
<p>I’ve always thought you shouldn’t mention any GPA less than 3.5, but I’m not sure if engineering is different. A resume should highlight your strengths. But why don’t you ask one of the counselors at your schools career center?</p>
<p>I would leave it out and then have a really good answer ready if the interviewer brings it during the interview for why it is low (like talking about an upward trend).</p>
<p>Put your major gpa on there. </p>
<p>Engineering GPAs tend to be lower than every other major. Your 3.27 gpa is very solid.</p>
<p>This depends on what type of job you’re applying for, and therefore who you’re competing against.</p>
<p>If you’re applying to something business-related then you’ll be competing against every major under the sun, and your 3.27 will probably get you eliminated pretty quickly.</p>
<p>If you’re applying to strictly engineering positions though, and you know that a 3.27 is competitive (i.e. >=50% of people will have lower than a 3.27) then I’d put it on.</p>
<p>As a note though, if you’re applying for a job while you’re in college or right after and you don’t put your GPA on your resume, then you can know for sure that your recruiter will ask you about it. If your GPA isn’t competitive then this gives you a chance to wedge your foot into the door a little bit more before being judged based on this factor, and possibly give them a good reason as an above poster suggested.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>