Thanks a lot for your opinion!!
Here is more info to give a clear view of my profile. Please give it a read.
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The biggest weakness that we see is low work experience.
I have some financial constraints and personal responsibilities due to which pursuing an MBA is a little tough for me at this point in time. I wish to save some money for higher studies till I gain about 5 years work experience. (I have already started planning just to enhance my chances) What type of program should I focus on then? A 2 year program or an Executive MBA?
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your experience is more inclined towards technical and analytical nature and you are yet to show much leadership skills. You might have to show your experience in a different manner focusing on the impact you have had on the organization, your team or other environment around you.
Being a part of a global Energy services giant for just about 15 months, I have not yet had much impact on the organization or my surroundings. As far as I see my future in this company for the next 4 years, I am pretty sure that the nature of work is going to be mostly technical, though with increase in responsibilities as I gain experience.
Is it necessary to work in a middle level management position to improve my chances for admission into a good B-school?
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Your goals can be a little more refined in terms of the role that you are seeking post MBA. You will get a 'management level job' anyway, but that does not define the role that you want to have. Make a coherent story and relate it to the skills and experience that you have gained over the years and how that role will evolve to meet your long term goal.
I have keen interest in Energy sector (preferably Oil/Gas) consulting as I will be able to use my technical knowledge. Though, I am sure that I will be able to narrow down my interests and goals as I gain more experience and knowledge in this field.
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To suggest schools, we'd like to know if you have any location, budget or cultural preference.
I feel, in about 5 years time, I would be able to save about 15 lac INR for MBA through systematic investments which I have already started implementing.
I am interested in ISB and IIM A(PGPX) as an MBA in India would definitely cost less than an MBA abroad. But on the other hand, I really want to have global exposure preferably in Europe as I feel US schools are out of my financial reach. (please correct me if I am wrong)
Please suggest some schools and also the feasibility of an MBA considering my financial constraints.