Graduating from post secondary

[Bob]

I was asked once while applying for a summer job, but never since graduating. Now all my job offers are based on how I've performed at previous / current jobs, or just knowing the right person.

[llama64]

Originally Posted by Tyler

Never been asked for a transcript.

I lived a precarious - 'D' is for Degree lifestyle in university that allowed me to get a degree without much work and still secure a good job.

You are an inspiration to us all.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by TangerZ

On a somewhat related note, my sister hires for a major law firm in Calgary, and every potential articling student submits grades. However, there are some students that have been hired after revealing only their law school transcripts, as opposed to including their undergrad grades (a bit of a different scenario, but...) As one poster mentioned, I suppose sometimes one can get away with selectively revealing their grades (ie. leaving out your last semster grades, and covering for it magnificently in your interview).

I can't speak for the Canadian legal market, but US law firms could care less what your undergrad grades were. The school you attend is a pretty good indicator of where you sit, and beyond that they're only looking at your first year law school grades. That said, if your undergrad grades and LSAT score don't get you into a top law school you better be at the top of your class or you can say goodbye to the top firms and top dollars.

[Ronald Pagan]

Unless you're an engineer, computer scientist, or a nurse companies don't even care if you have a bachelors.

[Torture]

From what the Career Center at Haskayne has told me and what I've experienced they're really not that important. And if they are asking for your GPA they really only care about the GPA for your last 20 courses.