Do jobs check your transcripts to look for GPA? I'm considering lying about it to one.

10/19/2012 9:43:14 AM

I didn't post my gpa on my resume...figured if they really cared, they'd ask

10/19/2012 9:44:09 AM

If its bad don't put it on there.

10/19/2012 9:46:54 AM

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"I didn't post my gpa on my resume...figured if they really cared, they'd ask "

10/19/2012 9:47:13 AM

written into our code of conduct as grounds for immediate termination, it's very explicit, kinda weird.

ie, "falsification of records... including manipulation of grade point average on application for empolyment.. is grounds for immediate dismissal"

i know that i found it weird that only after i started was i required to hand in another copy of my resume, transcript, and bring my diplomas in for some photocopying.

didn't think anything of it at the time, think it's strange now.

it's required for our applications. if it's under a certain point, the resume wont even be accepted.

[Edited on October 19, 2012 at 9:48 AM. Reason : e]

10/19/2012 9:48:01 AM

I don't post it but they always ask. I have experience etc. So if I start responding with the number they want to hear are they gonna request a transcript?

[Edited on October 19, 2012 at 9:50 AM. Reason : ^ ]

10/19/2012 9:48:31 AM

I couldn't even tell an interviewer my GPA if they asked. Guess I've been out of school too long

10/19/2012 9:49:34 AM

Most won't and will not even request a copy of your transcript. They just confirm your degree as part of your background check.

10/19/2012 10:30:56 AM

how do they confirm the degree?

iirc, after i started i had to provide a transcript to confirm my degree

10/19/2012 10:32:40 AM

why do companies wait on that? i'd think you would want to confirm all that before the job is even offered.

10/19/2012 10:43:37 AM

Background checks are expensive. Most places assume you are telling the truth, so they wait until after you accept an offer before they confirm stuff.

10/19/2012 10:52:13 AM

^ exactly

10/19/2012 10:55:58 AM

i was more referring to having to provide a transcript, i understand about the background check though. like you could immediately weed out anyone being deceitful in that regard by requiring the transcript as part of the application process.


[Edited on October 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM. Reason : ]

10/19/2012 10:56:24 AM

they did the background check after i accepted the offer and before my first day of work. maybe i'm remembering wrong and i had to mail a sealed transcript to the background check company. i don't really remember.

10/19/2012 10:58:19 AM

It varies by company/institution. I have had 3 entry level jobs, and NONE asked for a transcript or GPA and all my offer letters clearly stated that it was contingent on a successful background check which included criminal, education, references, drugs testing, and medical check up.

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"how do they confirm the degree?"

http://www.studentclearinghouse.org/

That's one way, or the agency that you use for a background check will include it in the package.

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"Background checks are expensive. Most places assume you are telling the truth, so they wait until after you accept an offer before they confirm stuff."

No they are not. For an individual probably, but a company, $15-25. That's a very low cost considering they are paying you thousands of dollars per year.

I also wanted to say this, I have applied for a job, and it was required that your upload a scanned copy of your diploma or a copy of your transcript before they would considered your application completed.

Basically, it varies, only submit what it required is my advice, no more or less.

[Edited on October 19, 2012 at 11:18 AM. Reason : //]

10/19/2012 11:09:04 AM

I don't know what kind of janky background check you're talking about

you are wrong

10/19/2012 11:29:46 AM

Haha, ok. Look up any reputable background checker company and you will see they offer ALL the things I just mentioned as part of their services. Tell them that they are lying.

For example

http://www.selection.com/BackgroundChecks.aspx

https://www.castlebranch.com/content/services/01_employment_screening/05_verifications/03_education

https://fasttrack.talentwise.com/employment-background-check.html?refers=4918&adword=&trackit=264

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"This search also includes SSN trace, address history, a nationwide search of the National Sex Offender Registry, and the option to add a Federal Criminal Search, Education Verification, Employment Verification, and Paperless 5-Panel Drug Screening."

Looks janky to me.



[Edited on October 19, 2012 at 11:45 AM. Reason : /]

10/19/2012 11:35:41 AM

I'll put it this way:

1) NC State does not verify your GPA with anyone without your explicit consent by filling out a transcript request form.

2) I know of an individual who, in desperation and based on the above, went as far as to forge their transcript with photoshop and submitted that to the potential employer. They were hired under the assumption of this GPA and then performed very well within the company and promoted many times over the last decade. However, if it were to get out they would definitely lose that job, regardless of the performance history.

10/19/2012 12:03:47 PM

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"2) I know of an individual who, in desperation and based on the above, went as far as to forge their transcript with photoshop and submitted that to the potential employer. They were hired under the assumption of this GPA and then performed very well within the company and promoted many times over the last decade. However, if it were to get out they would definitely lose that job, regardless of the performance history."

That's impressive. I guess the employer didn't ask for a transcript with the pressed University "seal". I know my law school did. Can't imagine being able to doctor that one.

10/19/2012 12:09:13 PM

^^^ hahah, we're just from different planets i guess. those are very janky.

10/19/2012 12:14:15 PM

I put a fake resume under a fake name on monster with all kinds of impressive accolades.

No one ever inquires about my services.

10/19/2012 1:32:58 PM

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"That's impressive. I guess the employer didn't ask for a transcript with the pressed University "seal". "

Similar to someone above, the employer just asked for a version to be scanned in within 24hrs. What took him the most time was going through and making sure the math added up to get the GPA he posted.

10/19/2012 1:51:35 PM

/Thread

I got a job offer today.

10/19/2012 1:56:38 PM

did you compromise your integrity in the process?

10/19/2012 1:58:01 PM

As your lawyer, i advise you don't answer that question.

10/19/2012 2:06:30 PM

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10/19/2012 2:07:17 PM