SlumDogEngineer wrote:
Thanks Eskimoroll, I am going to school part time while working full time. The MS that I am getting does have to do with my current job, but ultimately I would like to do consulting/corporate strategy.
Do you think my community service is good enough of an activity to show leadership? I do not anticipate having anyone work under me in the next two years. I do dedicate my time to it and take the time to grow the teenagers that I am responsible for, but it just doesn't sound as professional as leadership at work.
I am flattered that you said that I am within range pending my GMAT. Thanks for the advice in advance.
Cool, since you're working part-time, you have a much stronger story. As for your community service, it's fine if you're passionate about it. Regarding leadership at work, you better be showing leadership at work and have plenty of examples to back it up! While I'm currently a manager of people, my strongest leadership stories I had were when I wasn't a manager and head to lead by influencing an organization. Remember, these schools aren't looking for titles, but rather they are looking for leaders who make a difference in organizations be it professional, social, or extracurricular.