Do people lie about their GPA on resume?
There have been numerous cases of well-known executives getting fired because they lied about their GPA or degree. One famous case involved the CEO of Yahoo who got caught years later lying on his resume about a degree which he never had. The results were not good.
Do people look at your GPA?
Most employers won’t check your GPA unless they’re hiring for an entry-level job where they’re looking for extra qualifiers. For entry-level jobs where candidates may not have much experience to show their work ethic, a GPA can serve as a valuable substitute.