Google, as one of the world’s leading companies and the biggest company that have seen more data than any other company, has come out with an idea that top university students with high GPAs are not been considered priory in the interview section.

Max discussed in his article about the uselessness of the GPA for an interview. He listed some defects of high grade achievers commonly have, like lack of “intellectual humanity” and “unfortunate reaction” that could bring difficulties for employees in dealing with real world problem.

I believe that GPA in university is surely important, because it is the most accurate measurement of a person’s capability and attitude toward academic learning. However, a good grade is not the only measurement for a good employee. What might also matter is the ability to synthesizing what he or she has learned and apply them into real cases. Because what employers are looking from people is not a particular correct answer of a certain question, but they are looking for exceptional people that not only have textbook knowledge, but also critical thinking and high cognitive skill with them.

Reference:

http://qz.com/180247/why-google-doesnt-care-about-hiring-top-college-graduates/

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-google-hires-people-2013-6