To have a minor on your degree?

[KHoes203]

Alright here is the deal I am trying to figure out if I should get my minor to add to my degree. I am curious as to from an employers stand point is it worth it to have a minor or have a higher gpa? The minor I possibly would do has potential to hurt my gpa as it requires chemistry (not a fan). Or I could graduate and go to grad school yet which i plan on. I Just thought I would ask the green screen and their opinion.

[32drawlength]

I think employers maybe more impressed with your GPA versus having a minor. I can't say my Chem minor added anything to my Biology degree

[Trust]

GPA, over minor especially since you are doing grad school

[chief262]

What is your degree in?

[Jaspro]

I have 2 minors and neither of them are on my diploma just my transcripts. I'd also say the higher GPA.

[BoneDigger]

In reality, probably neither matters to any great extent, but of the two I would choose a higher GPA.

Todd

[TXZiggy]

I'd probably go with the higher GPA. I've got an business degree with a minor in History....they're obviously not related and the History minor has never come up in the workplace.

[Loreva13]

I also agree with having a higher gpa.

[Legdog]

I graduated two hours short of a chemistry minor.

Do I regret not trying to squeeze two more hours in on an already full final semester?

Nope.

[CaptainDave]

In reality, probably neither matters to any great extent, but of the two I would choose a higher GPA.

Todd

Actually, GPA means a lot for getting the first job out of college. This of course depends on the industry and job, etc.

I know employers that look at GPA almost as the very first thing for kids coming out of college wanting a job.

When I used to work in public accounting, we used to do a lot of recruiting straight from the schools. We would take all the resumes (literally 100's of them) and put them in three stacks. Stack #1 was 3.5 or higher; #2 was 3.0 - 3.5; and stack #3 was below 3.0. Let's just say that stack #3 probably hit the shred bin.

Another vote for GPA.

[BoneDigger]

Actually, GPA means a lot for getting the first job out of college. This of course depends on the industry and job, etc.

I know employers that look at GPA almost as the very first thing for kids coming out of college wanting a job.

When I used to work in public accounting, we used to do a lot of recruiting straight from the schools. We would take all the resumes (literally 100's of them) and put them in three stacks. Stack #1 was 3.5 or higher; #2 was 3.0 - 3.5; and stack #3 was below 3.0. Let's just say that stack #3 probably hit the shred bin.

Another vote for GPA.

Perhaps for some fields. I hire people all the time. My concern is about experience and ability, not GPA. There are a lot of factors at play, but to me if you got the degree then that's the most important part.

I have never had my GPA on a resume and have always gotten jobs. I have over 150 resumes from prospective employees on my desk, all with at least a Bachelors, and honestly maybe 1/4 of them list their GPA.

Now, don't get me wrong, I only hire people with a degree plus some experience, so for me the GPA is way less important than their experience. Experience can be anything from a full time job to part time summer employment.

Where GPA really becomes important is when you decide to get more education.

As for a minor, well, can't say it means a lot, but any class you take can be beneficial I guess.

Todd