JonAdmissionado wrote:
Before I get into your evaluation (things look pretty good to start with) I need a bit more precise information about your work experience - what firms you worked for, what positions you held, whether you have leadership, what your main achievements are....
As you can imagine your work experience is one of the most significant aspects of your application, and you are aiming high... so I wanna first have a look on what you actually have before I jump in and evalaute your profile.
Best,
JF
Hey thanks for the reply. Completely agree with what you said. Hence providing a little more information about my work experience.
So in 2006 I co-founded an internet based company- basically the website provided higher secondary students a plethora of information on all there educational needs and also had a database of tutors who could be approached for private classes. Eventually ended up selling the venture at a decent a profit.
In the summer of 2007 interned with a leading MNC bank in india, in the corporate banking division for 3 months.
Right after graduating in 2008, I started working as a financial analyst with a small firm in india. Where I conducted market research and industry analysis of certain sectors of the economy. Utilized fundamental and financial analysis in studying current and future trends in the stock market. Also developed a report on the market entry strategy in the telecom sector for a firm.
After working there for a year I started working for my current employer. In the last 4 years or so I've worked on the development of a hydropower project, setting up of 2 new b-schools and the expansion of the textile division into denim fabrics. I've been most closely associated with the hydropower project. I was part of the team that developed the financial models and gave the final makeover to the business plan of the project. I was tasked with preparing detailed monthly progress report and worked directly under the person In-Charge of the execution of the project. Working on a infrastructure project this early in my career taught me a lot. I learnt about the issues and opportunities in the infra space in the country. Slowly as my work impressed my seniors I was made Manager, business development and Strategy bypassing many others who were more senior. My most recent achievement has been the management accepting my report on the expansion of the education vertical in higher secondary education. The idea was my own and when I pitched it to the management I was told to formulate a detailed report on all the aspects. The report was finally accepted by the management and the firm is currently at a very advanced stage of its implementation. I am one of the youngest people working at the firm and by far the youngest in a managerial role. There is a lot that I learnt through my different experiences especially on the leadership front, that I plan to showcase through my essays, including how I formulated the new corporate social responsibility charter.
I think through my essays I will be able to show the business schools why I would be a suitable candidate for their school. I'm just worried that my school selection might not be accurate and that I might be aiming too high.
Kindly advise
Thanks and Regards