> But is there any correlation with programming ability? Or is GPA just an indicator of 'obedience'/employability?
When we were looking at entry-level resumes in a big consulting company we looked at the following:
1. Did they complete college? If not, have they shown that they can stick with something over months and years?
2. Did they have a good GPA? If not, do they stand out from their peers in other ways?
3. Have they chosen a path that takes dedication to master? We found that music majors could do very well on I.T. projects with some coaching. They were used to committing time and creativity to mastering difficult tasks.
When we were looking at entry-level resumes in a big consulting company we looked at the following:
1. Did they complete college? If not, have they shown that they can stick with something over months and years?
2. Did they have a good GPA? If not, do they stand out from their peers in other ways?
3. Have they chosen a path that takes dedication to master? We found that music majors could do very well on I.T. projects with some coaching. They were used to committing time and creativity to mastering difficult tasks.