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Switching Companies Acceptable? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2015, 19:00
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Hello!

I've recently received an offer by a competing firm in my industry to do the same job for more money, with a more reputable company, more exciting responsibilities, and a better team. I am applying to business schools this fall and I've been told that switching companies before applying is a huge red flag. How true is this? I'd rather not keep from switching into a better job. And, before it gets mentioned, yes they know I have business school aspirations. They send a lot of individuals to business school and definitely are a huge recruiter from them in the finance industry (my industry).

Would switching be a bad idea from an application point of view?
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Re: Switching Companies Acceptable? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2015, 19:25
Not if it helps your story. I switched right before applying, but the new job fit my narrative. Since your new job would be more money and a more blue chip company that is a MBA feeder, I think that helps your pedigree and you should do it. I think this is more of a concern for people who switch jobs frequently.

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Re: Switching Companies Acceptable? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2015, 19:27
Omg. SAME EXACT QUESTION. although i don't have the offer yet - the potential company is a lot bigger and better brand - and let's say i don't get into school this year would be a better spot for me to apply from next yea r(more leadership opps, bigger projects etc)....
ive had some interviews so not worried with regard to those schools but say, i start a week before interviewing at others, not sure how/if to bring it up.... i wouldn't want to miss this opportunity and then not get in....double screwed
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Re: Switching Companies Acceptable? [#permalink] New post   25 Jan 2015, 19:31
politricks wrote:
Not if it helps your story. I switched right before applying, but the new job fit my narrative. Since your new job would be more money and a more blue chip company that is a MBA feeder, I think that helps your pedigree and you should do it. I think this is more of a concern for people who switch jobs frequently.

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Thanks for the prompt comment.

It doesn't necessarily help my narrative as I am looking to switch into research and securities/asset analysis but it is a more blue chip company with heavy connections in the business school realm.

I hope Tuck is going well. That's my #1 goal though I am doing Columbia early decision because I think it's worth the possible sacrifice of not going to Tuck if I get accepted there.
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Re: Switching Companies Acceptable? [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2015, 03:09
"a more reputable (suggest 'demanding/challenging') company, more exciting responsibilities, and a better (suggest 'diverse') team"

Just highlight those qualities if they ask and it'll be fine - express you want to enhance your skillset and this move will add x, y, z that you wouldnt get at company A.
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Re: Switching Companies Acceptable? [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2015, 09:15
gcb09173 wrote:
"a more reputable (suggest 'demanding/challenging') company, more exciting responsibilities, and a better (suggest 'diverse') team"

Just highlight those qualities if they ask and it'll be fine - express you want to enhance your skillset and this move will add x, y, z that you wouldnt get at company A.


Thanks for the feedback. Great point! The answer was right under my nose.
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Re: Switching Companies Acceptable? [#permalink] New post   27 Jan 2015, 02:46
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SilverBull wrote:
Hello!

I've recently received an offer by a competing firm in my industry to do the same job for more money, with a more reputable company, more exciting responsibilities, and a better team. I am applying to business schools this fall and I've been told that switching companies before applying is a huge red flag. How true is this? I'd rather not keep from switching into a better job. And, before it gets mentioned, yes they know I have business school aspirations. They send a lot of individuals to business school and definitely are a huge recruiter from them in the finance industry (my industry).

Would switching be a bad idea from an application point of view?



The short of it is if it's a better job, it's just a "red flag" for how awesome you are. Seriously. I mean how can a job with more money, a more reputable company, more exciting responsibilities, and a better team EVER be seen as bad from a Bschool perspective?

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