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Career Gap of 3 Yrs. Is there a shot for me in trying for an MBA?

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Career Gap of 3 Yrs. Is there a shot for me in trying for an MBA? [#permalink] New post   01 Apr 2016, 01:47
Hi,

I graduated in 2009, and got recruited in Infosys technologies Ltd. Worked there for about 2 yrs. Then, I got married the following year and had to relocate to the US since my husband was deputed there. Now we are back to India after 3 years, and i am planning to give GMAT this year.

I have a feeling that even though i manage to get a decent GMAT score, my career gap of three years would definitely make a black mark in my profile.

Need your guidance to decide on pursuing my GMAT/MBA goal.

PS: I am now back working in an IT firm and have a total of 3 yrs work Experience.
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Re: Career Gap of 3 Yrs. Is there a shot for me in trying for an MBA? [#permalink] New post   01 Apr 2016, 19:17
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Thanks for sharing your profile.

The career gap of three years would need to be addressed in the essays. What did you do during this time? For example, starting up a business, volunteering in the community, or working towards a CFA credential, these details would be necessary to explain your story. Aside from these, you may also use personal stories that would show the responsibilities you took on, and how you have grown personally or professionally.

Wish you all the best with the GMAT preparations, try to score above the averages of your target programs as it can only help your application and scholarship chances.
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Re: Career Gap of 3 Yrs. Is there a shot for me in trying for an MBA? [#permalink] New post   03 Apr 2016, 23:09
VeritasPrepEdison wrote:
Thanks for sharing your profile.

The career gap of three years would need to be addressed in the essays. What did you do during this time? For example, starting up a business, volunteering in the community, or working towards a CFA credential, these details would be necessary to explain your story. Aside from these, you may also use personal stories that would show the responsibilities you took on, and how you have grown personally or professionally.

Wish you all the best with the GMAT preparations, try to score above the averages of your target programs as it can only help your application and scholarship chances.



Thank you for the insight. The reason behind the career gap is personal - starting a family and additional responsibilities that followed. Apart from that, I had pursued a software course which spanned for a year. Do you think that counts too?

Also, When do you think will be the right time to take the GMAT, if i plan to apply for B-schools next year?
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Re: Career Gap of 3 Yrs. Is there a shot for me in trying for an MBA? [#permalink] New post   04 Apr 2016, 00:43
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Yes, pursuing the software course can be mentioned, you may also mention how you have grown personally during the three years when you address the employment gap.

The GMAT is valid for 5 years so you can take it once you feel prepared enough to do so. Maybe, six to eight months before the application deadlines would be a good target so that you have enough time to do a retake, if you decide to do so and to focus on the other components of your MBA application.

Wish you all the best!
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Re: Career Gap of 3 Yrs. Is there a shot for me in trying for an MBA? [#permalink] New post   04 Apr 2016, 03:26
VeritasPrepEdison wrote:
Yes, pursuing the software course can be mentioned, you may also mention how you have grown personally during the three years when you address the employment gap.

The GMAT is valid for 5 years so you can take it once you feel prepared enough to do so. Maybe, six to eight months before the application deadlines would be a good target so that you have enough time to do a retake, if you decide to do so and to focus on the other components of your MBA application.

Wish you all the best!


Great to have the inputs. Thank You for your prompt reply.
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