spatra101 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 So this is kinda off topic but this is where I can find most experienced people in computer science. Any advise or insights will be helpful. Recently, I applied to a company for a software developer internship (Very big multinational company but not primarily tech). I had a phone interview with the HR and then 2 interviews with the engineering team. During the phone interview, the HR rep. asked me for my GPA, since its low and not mentioned on my resume. Hesitating I said 3.0 when in fact, it is 2.8. Well, that was over and I did very well in the other 2 technical interviews. Turns out, I have been offered the position. However, they will be doing a background check (vendor is First Advantagee). Do you guys think they will access my transcripts and verify the GPA amongst other things? Some things I have heard so far... 1. most of the time, companies only check to see if the applicant is enrolled or not and degree status. 2. Because of FERPA, most schools will not disclose transcripts and GPA information. Has anyone gone through something similar ? Thanks.
.letmeinplz// Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 When I started at my company (major telecom) HR only wanted a scan of my proof of graduation among other things. My interviewers requested my transcript though. It could come back to haunt you and it is cause for termination. Also living a lie isn't a healthy way to live. I would own up to it or just move on to other companies. You could get away with it, but do you really want to?
spatra101 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 When I started at my company (major telecom) HR only wanted a scan of my proof of graduation among other things. My interviewers requested my transcript though. It could come back to haunt you and it is cause for termination. Also living a lie isn't a healthy way to live. I would own up to it or just move on to other companies. You could get away with it, but do you really want to? Hey, the company you applied for.. was it for an internship or was it a full time position?
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