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 02 Jan 2013, 12:45
Hi, I am a career changer. I had been working in a small company(only a dozen employees) as a general manager. I am applying for MBA, and want to get into a leadership development or rotational program after MBA. in my essays, i put "getting in to a rotational program" as my short-term goal. I also write about how i am interested in general management, and interested in retail or consumer product industry. I also listed one or two rotational program (such as amazon, intel, etc) as examples. I already got rejected by two schools, so i started looking back into my applications and try to improve. is my short-term goal too vague and general? if so, any suggestion to improve it. thanks in advance!!!
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02 Jan 2013, 18:09
You could certainly be more specific with your short-term goal. IMO, a short-term goal is something that you can see yourself getting upon graduation -- the adcom has to be able to envision this in all respects (how it relates to your past experience, what experiences will you gain during the program that will help you achieve this goal, etc). I think the goal of a rotational program is fine, but you have to elaborate -- what kind of rotational program, what industry, what functional areas do you want to explore, why do you want to explore those areas, why not focus on just one area? Hope that at least helps you get started thinking about it!
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Re: Post-MBA goal: "Getting into a rotational program"??? [#permalink]
03 Jan 2013, 02:19
Hi, Rotational program allows participants exposure to different parts of a business, but they do have to end up selecting a function at the end of the program. Is there a particular function you think you may be interested in? It would be worth spending some time thinking and researching right now. Most business schools want people who are clear about their career goals. Some questions for you to consider - What would you like to do after the rotational program? What skills do you have that will make you successful in the post-MBA role? Check out my recent article on career goals. http://marveladmissions.com/the-power-i ... eer-goals/Let me know if you are interested in a ding analysis to figure out how to improve your candidacy for other applications. clin@marveladmissions.com. Good luck! Christine Lin If you like this post, please give it KUDOS! zl2012 wrote: Hi, I am a career changer. I had been working in a small company(only a dozen employees) as a general manager. I am applying for MBA, and want to get into a leadership development or rotational program after MBA. in my essays, i put "getting in to a rotational program" as my short-term goal. I also write about how i am interested in general management, and interested in retail or consumer product industry. I also listed one or two rotational program (such as amazon, intel, etc) as examples. I already got rejected by two schools, so i started looking back into my applications and try to improve. is my short-term goal too vague and general? if so, any suggestion to improve it. thanks in advance!!! _________________
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Re: Post-MBA goal: "Getting into a rotational program"??? [#permalink]
03 Jan 2013, 14:43
Thanks for your feedback.
I have done some more research, this is what i come up with:
Short-term goal: Rotational Program in Retail Industry.
Reason: I am the general manager of a small retail chain (5 stores, with a dozen employees)
Interested job function: Vendor management or retail product management (can i do either/or? since they are similar functions)
Reason: I led the project to develop the merchandizing department in my company, building relationship with new vendors and increase the product variety. (will include this in one of the essays).
Does this look better?
thanks in advance!
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Re: Post-MBA goal: "Getting into a rotational program"??? [#permalink]
04 Jan 2013, 00:28
Hi, I would be happy to have a conversation with you regarding your strengths and what you are passionate about, and hopefully get more clarity around your short-term and long-term career goals. Feel free to email me clin@marveladmissions.com w your resume, and we can schedule a time to talk. Good luck! Christine If you like this post, please give it KUDOS! zl2012 wrote: Thanks for your feedback.
I have done some more research, this is what i come up with:
Short-term goal: Rotational Program in Retail Industry.
Reason: I am the general manager of a small retail chain (5 stores, with a dozen employees)
Interested job function: Vendor management or retail product management (can i do either/or? since they are similar functions)
Reason: I led the project to develop the merchandizing department in my company, building relationship with new vendors and increase the product variety. (will include this in one of the essays).
Does this look better?
thanks in advance!
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