How bad does a 2:2 exam result look on a IT CV?

Esho

I just got my results for an excellent H.DIP in Computing (Sw Development ) course I did through Springboard as there was no prospect of any f/t work in my last career (PM in education/ training)

I got a 2:2 overall.

My understanding is that this result will filter my CV pretty much automatically to the PFO pile, if I were to apply for another job.

Am I correct in thinking this?

testicle

No

Boom_Bap

Not at all. They way I would look at this when looking at a candidate is to ask them about the course and modules taken and see if they can talk about it and that they understand it.
I would also ask what weakness they had in the area, if they say no weakness, then I would be thinking I am lied to.
So you wont be overlooked, but I would prepare to give an honest assesment of were you were weak (can improve) and your strongest areas.

The_Conductor

Its still an honors degree- and most people will treat it as such.
Its by no means a PFO.
Put your best foot forward- what have you to loose?

Tom Dunne

Simple solution: don't put the result on your CV

Esho

Thanks for the replies, it set my mind at ease ( as I'm budgeting for kids back to back to school time!)


I'm lucky to have an interesting entry level job in probably the best place I've ever worked. That said, it's an around an entry level salary and like it or not, I'll have to ask for a raise or consider my options in a few months.

I'll post how I get on if it all turns jobhunt.

druidhill

I think you are not the normal situation here because of the Springboard course.

My understanding from people on that type of course is that there is a substantial internship that typically turns into a job after a successful period (providing you picked a good sponsor company and it worked out well for both parties).

In that case, to be honest your mark is pretty much irrelevant, it will be about your relevant work experience. Don't be too quick to move, your CV will look a whole lot more attractive with 2 years experience in your new discipline.

The_Conductor

+1 to what druidhill is saying.
The norm is a minimum of a 1 year probation- with many companies- including the public sector, being 2 years for IT posts.
Use the opportunity to upskill, attend training courses, get more familiar with a working environment and what your role in all of it is.
At the end of the probationary period- you'd normally get a pay rise- not a massive one- but in the region of 5-10% wouldn't be unusual (less if you're public sector- where more in the region of 2% is normal).

Esho

The_Conductor wrote: »

+1 to what druidhill is saying.
The norm is a minimum of a 1 year probation- with many companies- including the public sector, being 2 years for IT posts.
Use the opportunity to upskill, attend training courses, get more familiar with a working environment and what your role in all of it is.
At the end of the probationary period- you'd normally get a pay rise- not a massive one- but in the region of 5-10% wouldn't be unusual (less if you're public sector- where more in the region of 2% is normal).

Thanks Druidhill and The_Conductor

I had heard that 2 years is the minimum experience expected if changing jobs.

Many thanks for your replies.
Tbh from what I can gather I'm on a generous salary for an entry level person, and the company is fantastic.

Salary negotiations are new to me though, so while I don't want to sell myself short, I don't want to be unrealistic. I'll keep reading boards!