rishavs wrote:
ramalo wrote:
Hmm ya I've read similar posts online from other people as well. Clearly not the wisest decision to go to Spain in the current scenario.
Thanks
You have to understand that it is not just the world economy, the EU economy and even the Spanish economy at fault in here. Indian aspirants just have a much tougher time all over right now. I have heard of many graduates even from the US colleges returning to India.
So in the end, you have really focus on what you want out of an MBA. being able to live in a developing country can no longer be the prime outcome of an IMBA right now. Personally, if given the chance, I will be taking the IE degree mainly because of the quality of education. It was and still is my first choice among all EU schools.
Finally things being tougher doesn't guarantees that you will NOT get a job in EU. You will have to network better, focus specific companies the moment you land in Madrid and make sure your IE year doesn't end up being a vacation. ie, dont think "I'll think up where I want to work towards the end of my education". Have a vision, strategize all steps towards it before you even start your MBA and the whole duration of your MBA must consist of tactical moves towards the realization of each "step".
Hope my post helped.
PS. things are actually improving in EU even as we speak. Some months ago, France simplified a lot of its visa restrictions meaning that its much easier to get a job in France as a MBA graduate. If entrepreneurship if your focus, the Nordic countries are comparatively better placed too.
Firstly ur posts have been really helpful so thanks alot.
My prime reason for pursuing an MBA is to change careers. I've been working in Business development and Strategy for a diversified firm with interests in Power, education and textile for 4+ years now. I am really keen on getting into strategy consulting. A major consideration for me is that I want to work/earn abroad for atleast 3 years post my MBA in order to recover costs etc. Otherwise it doesn't make too much sense for me to be spending all that money if I come back immediately after my MBA. I graduated from a university in UK but had to come back because of personal reasons right after graduation. Its something I really regret. Anyway I don't want to make the same mistake.
So I'm definitely looking at the post mba work situation in different countries. Europe is obviously the hardest. US is difficult but definitely easier than Europe. Singapore I feel will be ideal as it has some good business schools (NUS, NANYANG, INSEAD) plus the post mba work requirements I think are easier.
Whats ur profile if u dont mind me asking