   Getting a Job with a low GPA and not much experience
  Hello I just graduated in May from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science from the School of Engineering in Computer Science. I unfortunately struggled with school not so much because I can not program but I tend to struggle taking test and I was always afraid to apply for internships in the Kansas City area because they all required high GPA. I just wanted to get opinions on how to get a job when you have a low GPA. I have a GPA of about 2.5 from KU, however I have went back over all my old books (programming) and have a fairly large portfolio of projects that I have done available at anytime for anyone who wishes to see them. My main question is what/how do programmers go about proving themselves with a low GPA for employers to see. Do I need to attach programs written to my resume or just list that projects are available for view. Also should I consider looking into tech programs to add to my Computer Science degree? Thanks for any replies!   
  I would start by using more paragraphs and less run-on sentences. Seriously. If that's how your cover emails look, you're getting trashed before anyone even peeks at your resume.   ;Quote:Original post by toogreat4uHello I just graduated in May from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science from the School of Engineering in Computer Science. I unfortunately struggled with school not so much because I can not program but I tend to struggle taking test and I was always afraid to apply for internships in the Kansas City area because they all required high GPA. I just wanted to get opinions on how to get a job when you have a low GPA. I have a GPA of about 2.5 from KU, however I have went back over all my old books (programming) and have a fairly large portfolio of projects that I have done available at anytime for anyone who wishes to see them. My main question is what/how do programmers go about proving themselves with a low GPA for employers to see. Do I need to attach programs written to my resume or just list that projects are available for view. Also should I consider looking into tech programs to add to my Computer Science degree? Thanks for any replies!Don't put it on your resume.  Rarely will it come up in a interview anyway.  If you got a good portfolio that will at least get your foot in the door.  Once you've had a job or two it won't even be a factor anyway.There is a joke kind of related to this.  What do they call the guy who graduated last in medical school?  Doctor.What Promit said is important too.  Poor english and grammer doesn't make you look very professional.   ;  1 - Don't put your GPA on your resume.  The fact that you graduated will get your resume seriously reviewed.2 - You say you have a lot of projects.  Only include detail and/or pics of your best projects and only do multiple if they show off distinctly different things, no more than 3.  Link to an on-line resource though if you're hard on showing them off.3 - The grammar notes above are dead on.   ;  Thank you all for the comments. I understand the grammar comments and I assure you that my resume doesn't have those types of mistakes. As far as certification or tech schools are there any that would be good for someone who already has a Computer Science degree and would like to get involved in game programming?   ;Quote:Original post by toogreat4uThank you all for the comments. I understand the grammar comments and I assure you that my resume doesn't have those types of mistakes. As far as certification or tech schools are there any that would be good for someone who already has a Computer Science degree and would like to get involved in game programming?If you have certifications, put them on.  Every little bit can push you over an imaginary line when it comes to callbacks.   ;Quote:Original post by necreiaQuote:Original post by toogreat4uThank you all for the comments. I understand the grammar comments and I assure you that my resume doesn't have those types of mistakes. As far as certification or tech schools are there any that would be good for someone who already has a Computer Science degree and would like to get involved in game programming?If you have certifications, put them on.  Every little bit can push you over an imaginary line when it comes to callbacks.I believe he wants to know which ones he should get, not if he should list the ones he has.   ;Quote:Original post by jtagge75What Promit said is important too.  Poor english and grammer doesn't make you look very professional.ba-dum-tish;Quote:Original post by capn_midnightQuote:Original post by jtagge75What Promit said is important too.  Poor english and grammer doesn't make you look very professional.ba-dum-tishGood thing I proofread my resume before I got my job.;  Your GPA doesn't matter.In fact, your degree (for undergraduate) doesn't matter.All that matters is whether you can demonstrate an ability to do the work required. And not all companies/jobs require that you demonstrate full proficiency; quite a few simply want to see basic qualities that indicate your ability to learn to do the job effectively.Write your resume and your cover letter from that perspective. What have you done, seen, heard, read, experienced that could conceivably help this company perform this job?   