Your grades are not who you are. They represent just a slice of what you have to offer to an employer. There are other factors that are just as important as your grades. I know you may be thinking, “But grades are what employers care about!” Read on to understand what else employers seek in their candidates.
If you answer is yes, I want to give you a cautionary congratulations. For those of you who obtain A’s in all your courses, be aware that even straight A students can be subject to pitfalls. You would think straight A’s on a transcript will always work in your favor. However, this is not necessarily the case. Read on to discover why employers might be suspicious of straight A’s and how you can prepare yourself.