Academics versus Extracurricular Activities
I was asked whether employers are more concerned with an applicant’s grades in school or with their extracurricular activities. Should one focus solely on school and try to get the best possible marks?...
View ArticleGrade Inflation
In Academics Versus Extracurricular Activities, I discussed the importance of grades when potential employers compared applicants. If you read my post on this subject, I do not place too much...
View Article(More) Grade Inflation
In Academics Versus Extracurricular Activities, I compared the relative importance of grades versus outside interests when companies assess job candidates. In my opinion, while grades do play a role in...
View ArticleStudent Grades and Getting Hired
When hiring staff, I do not put much emphasis on student grades as a predictor of job success. Sure I pay attention to the outliers. Those in the top and bottom 5%. But even then I do not make a large...
View ArticleEducation in Action
Smart companies hire less on a candidate’s grade point average and more on what the applicant can actually do. As I have written on more than one occasion, it is almost impossible to compare marks...
View ArticleNow That Is One Tough Exam
Many readers are on vacation after final exams. Exams are usually a difficult process. The tests highly challenging. Hopefully you learned things that will help in life. When faced with your next...
View ArticleHire the Best Students and Get Sued
Every day, I read news articles that make me laugh, cry, and reach for the tequila bottle. Usually at the same time. Pretty much the same as dealing with my nephew. Today’s story that had me shaking my...
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