<p>Just wondering if there is anyone on this forum who had a low undergrad GPA and still got a good Finance Job? I'm probably going to graduate around a 3.1 in Economics. I just need success stories. I don't want my undergrad GPA dictating the rest of my life.</p>
<p>i have talked to two people that said they had low gpas and worked from bottom to the top at big firms.</p>
<p>either they are lying, or hiding something or they are telling the truth but i think its a hard process to make it.</p>
<p>Low GPA just means you'll start out with a S**T job. but hey, do well and then look for another one. All it means is you'll reach success a little slower, thats all. </p>
<p>Just be proactive</p>
<p>I don't think a 3.1 is considered a "low" GPA unless you are talking to a bunch of academic snobs. I don't have too much personal experience, but I've never heard of any employer that places you based on GPA. I think most HR people realize there is more to a person than a GPA.</p>
<p>unfortunately when it comes to the most desirable finance jobs like investment banking, anything under 3.5 is considered low. do you have a major GPA that is higher than you could put on?</p>
<p>To get a job as an investment banker is very competitive.</p>
<p>unless stated in application, 3.1 will not be a throw away. I know quite a few people with sub 3.5 that walked away with summers (lead up to full time) on the front office side (and yes their resume gpa was sub 3.5) .
to prevent you resume from being thrown away, you'll need several eye-catching factors. like.. varsity sports team, club president, organizer of a major event, relevant summer experience, major awards....etc.. anything that'll keep someone's eye on your resume for more than 10 seconds.</p>
<p>your best bet is still to do it through connections though, (frat..clubs.. teams..)</p>
<p>3.1 is not too low, I know many ppl who received middle office jobs and transferred to front office in a year.</p>