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Is 2 years experience in IT industry enough?

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Is 2 years experience in IT industry enough? [#permalink] New post   18 Jun 2013, 03:14
Hi All,

I had a doubt in my mind, and found no better place than this for its clarification.
Is 2 years experience in IT industry good enough to be able to apply to top B schools or should i stick to my job for few more years and then think of applying?
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Re: Is 2 years experience in IT industry enough? [#permalink] New post   18 Jun 2013, 04:44
The average years of work experience at the top b schools is 5, so the other parts of your application need to be superior if you are to stand a chance with only 2 years of work experience.
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Re: Is 2 years experience in IT industry enough? [#permalink] New post   19 Jun 2013, 06:50
Hi there,

Even if you were in IT Strategy Consulting, 2 years would be on the light side. You're just getting into the groove of things, building responsibility, gaining leadership experiences, etc.

I don't know what you do in the "IT Industry" but if I had to guess, I would assume you aren't in the spot where you can stand out from the thousands of other IT applicants out there.

If you feel like you are - let us know some more info about what you do and we can discuss it.

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Re: Is 2 years experience in IT industry enough? [#permalink] New post   19 Jun 2013, 10:48
Hi Rahul,

If you can present strong story in application essays and exhibit leadership qualities, awards/achievements in or outside work place and other aptitudes during interviews then you can apply in b-school(s).

Hope this helps!!

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grahul0390 wrote:
Hi All,

I had a doubt in my mind, and found no better place than this for its clarification.
Is 2 years experience in IT industry good enough to be able to apply to top B schools or should i stick to my job for few more years and then think of applying?
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Re: Is 2 years experience in IT industry enough? [#permalink] New post   30 Nov 2013, 09:59
HI there,
I am having a similar doubt.
Should I have a work experience in some business(finance or marketing) related company or I can join a IT industry and gain experience for 2-3 years and then apply for B-Schools abroad.
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Re: Is 2 years experience in IT industry enough? [#permalink] New post   03 Dec 2013, 20:50
Well it depends on your knowledge and skills on that field.
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