2940. Why was your GPA on the lower side?

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I've noticed that your GPA is a bit lower than typically expected. Could you share with me the challenges you faced and how you addressed them?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Reflects on academic performance and personal development areas.

  • 2. Problem-solving : Indicates the ability to face obstacles and find solutions during academic or personal challenges.

  • 3. Communication : Communicates the reasons behind the lower GPA clearly and effectively.

  • 4. Resilience : Shows the capacity to sustain effort and persist in the face of difficulties.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding challenges : Gauges your ability to deal with and overcome difficulties.

  • 2. Evaluating growth : Assesses your capability and willingness to learn from experiences and improve.

  • 3. Potential for success : Estimates your probability of success in the role, in spite of academic setbacks.

  • 4. Honesty and integrity : Tests your integrity by observing if you take responsibility for your performance.


Hints
  • 1. Discuss challenges faced : Share any personal, professional, or academic obstacles you encountered that may have impacted your GPA.

  • 2. Highlight learnings and growth : Explain what you learned from dealing with a lower GPA and how it contributed to your personal development.

  • 3. Connect experiences to job role : Relate how the resilience and problem-solving skills you developed can be an asset in the position you’re interviewing for.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Module Development Engineer
Companies: 
Intel
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