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Can a 700+ GMAT score result in job offers? [#permalink]
 09 Jul 2011, 09:24
I've heard that a 700+ score can result in job offers coming your way... Is this true? Can anyone shed some light on this?
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09 Jul 2011, 09:28
well certain industries use the gmat as part of a pre screen for interviews. those industries are usually consulting and banking. You wont ever get a offer based on gmat score alone, MAYBE it could get you an interview.
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09 Jul 2011, 09:58
jordanhendrix wrote: well certain industries use the gmat as part of a pre screen for interviews. those industries are usually consulting and banking. You wont ever get a offer based on gmat score alone, MAYBE it could get you an interview. yeah. i had a buddy of mine that took the GMAT and did very well but decided not to go to grad school afterwards (idk why) but got offered a pretty decent position at a financial institute with the help of his GMAT score. Having a good GMAT score increases your likely-hood of getting a job if you were to turn down b-school but it's not always a guarantee.
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09 Jul 2011, 10:19
Yeah I've also heard that a strong GMAT score can be a good "feather in the cap" when you apply for a job but I also heard this rumor about job offers resulting from a 700+ score just lining up in the mail. I suppose it must be a myth, there's no sense in an admissions test being used as a recruitment tool. Thanks to you both :D
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21 Jul 2011, 12:45
u can also see a GMAT coaching institute predicting future salary based on GMAT score...it might only be a coincidence though
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Re: Can a 700+ GMAT score result in job offers? [#permalink]
22 Jul 2011, 23:05
You probably want to see this thread: gmat-score-use-in-employment-21669.htmlI can say from my experience, it helps to have it there but I doubt it can land a job (unless you are teaching a GMAT Class  ) One of my former bosses thought it was impressive but only after I said it was 99th percentile, so I would say it is great to have 99th percentile and probably a bit tough to sell 720 to a person who has no clue about the scale or how hard it is to get 700+ score. (my boss has not taken the GMAT) However, everybody understands percentiles, so if you shoot for one, get 99th.
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bb wrote: You probably want to see this thread: gmat-score-use-in-employment-21669.htmlI can say from my experience, it helps to have it there but I doubt it can land a job (unless you are teaching a GMAT Class ) One of my former bosses thought it was impressive but only after I said it was 99th percentile, so I would say it is great to have 99th percentile and probably a bit tough to sell 720 to a person who has no clue about the scale or how hard it is to get 700+ score. (my boss has not taken the GMAT) However, everybody understands percentiles, so if you shoot for one, get 99th. People who just know that a test called "GMAT" exists have a wrong notion that GMAT is an easy test to crack and i was one among them. Only when you walk into the ocean, will a person know the depth... Thanks bb..percentile, i agree, is probably a better way of showcasing one's score
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24 Jul 2011, 12:30
seems to me like it would be a pretty good thing to have on your achievements section of the resume when applying to jobs, but as for getting a job because of it, it's kind of far fetched when you think about it in the sense that employers don't recruit based on gmat scores. Certainly doesn't hurt to have a 700+ though!
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24 Jul 2011, 22:31
nphelan wrote: seems to me like it would be a pretty good thing to have on your achievements section of the resume when applying to jobs, but as for getting a job because of it, it's kind of far fetched when you think about it in the sense that employers don't recruit based on gmat scores. Certainly doesn't hurt to have a 700+ though! I have mentioned it in another thread i think but I have sat in a school-based recruitment presentation by Barclay's and they said that they ask for 700 min score for their MBA-level applicants. I am not sure if that's still the policy but that ticked off a number of folks. (made me happy  )
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Mindreko wrote: even if it doesnt, itll look great on ur resume Yeah I got a 740 (Q50, V40), AWA 6/6 on my first try and no job offers came just some universities asking me to apply... it does look good on your resume but I live in Macedonia so know potential employers actually know what it means to score that high... :S still gonna redo it I wanna get that 99 percentile score :D
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28 Oct 2011, 02:35
I know some consulting companies/banks ask for it when you apply for any positions, but I very much doubt it has a strong influence on whether or not you get jobs - interviews, maybe. A good GMAT score will never hurt though and 99% percentile scorers must be exceptional.
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Re: Can a 700+ GMAT score result in job offers? [#permalink]
16 Jan 2012, 13:52
I certainly wouldn't mind a job hunt boost from a 720+.
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18 Jan 2012, 11:01
probably not on its own right..
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26 Jan 2012, 14:57
So could it really help to put the score on the resume ?
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Re: Can a 700+ GMAT score result in job offers? [#permalink]
29 Jan 2012, 09:23
I've heard consulting firms will look at your GMAT scores during the application process.
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20 Apr 2012, 00:54
In this day and age, where many factors come into play when hiring a suitable job candidate from a pool of equally candidates, I believe that it would not hurt to have a top score on the GMAT, as it can be a critical differentiating factor when choosing a candidate. If one has a score of 730 or better, he or she can list on their resume or mention it during an interview.
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23 Apr 2012, 12:30
Any firm that doles out offers, or interviews, based on a standardized test score is a firm I would NEVER want to work for. Talk about shallow, short sighted, and just plain stupid! If anyone equates intelligence, or capacity, with a test score they are an utter tool.
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05 Jun 2012, 02:18
I don't think the score itself will get you a job, but a good score certainly wouldn't hurt. I would put anything 700+ on your resume
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