Do Grades Matter? What Kind of Grades Did You Get?

I have a degree in another subject. In school, we were all told that no one really cares about grades- if they're awesome put them on your resume, if not, don't worry about it as there are more important things you'll be judged on (references, internships, interview).

Every place I applied after school (other than food service and retail) wanted to know my GPA. Everyone. This included receptionist jobs where my main responsibilities would be answering phones, typing and copying stuff.

So while I do believe that some employers don't care and won't ask, I don't really believe anyone who tells me that grades don't matter. Especially in a tight (in many areas) job market for new grads.

All the same, don't stress about not making all straight As. Do your best and take advantage of every tutoring resource your school has available if you feel you're not grasping important concepts.