Is it okay to lie about your GPA for an internship?

Lying about your GPA on a resume. Lying is bad. Unless the job application specifically asks for your GPA, you can leave it off. In fact, there are a few reasons you want to leave education information off your resume.

Do companies check GPA for internships?

The employer doesn’t ask for it. You can exclude your GPA when it’s not listed as a requirement in the job listing. Most hiring managers often only have a few seconds to review each resume they get, so they usually don’t take note of GPA.

Can you lie about an internship?

No, this doesn’t count as lying. In today’s competitive job market, interns are often treated as regular employees, but without the salary perks. Leaving out the word ‘intern’ simply encourages the recruiter to consider that experience for what it really was : a job that taught you important skills.

Did you lie about your GPA for most of your internships?

Yes, I lied about my GPA for the majority of my internship interviews. When I initially started applying for internships I did not put my GPA on my resume because it was lower than a 3.0. My GPA is a 2.7. I believe that is the sole reason why I did not receive any calls back nor was shown any interest by the companies at which I applied at.

Should you lie about your GPA on your resume?

No. Lying about your GPA on your resume can have some serious consequences. You may think that the worst-case scenario is that you don’t get the job offer or called in for an interview. In fact, the worst-case scenarios are if you DO get the job. Here is what can happen if you do get the job after fudging the truth.

Does GPA matter when applying for internships at tech companies?

I’ve applied to many internships at tech companies, and Google was the only company that asked for GPA. With that said, the only way in which a GPA would help you is in getting the interview.

Do employers care about your GPA?

So, some employers care about your GPA and may reject candidates below a certain threshold. These tend to be large companies with steep competition for entry-level jobs. This brings us right back to the initial question.