This is our fourth-week answering queries from prospective applicants who ask us about various aspects of MBA application: their eligibility for their target programs, age, GPA, GMAT academic gap, employment gap, job switch, second MBA, and much more.
Today's question is about switching jobs two months after joining and a few months before the application deadlines.
Question about Job Switch
Hi Poonam
I am currently prepping for the GMAT. I tend to take your service once my GMAT is done and start to work on my ISB application. I have a quick query, and I am hoping to get your advice on this. I recently switched jobs (March 2022), and the workload is too much. I am finding little to no time to prepare for GMAT and hence intending to make a switch.
My first job was with ZS (20 months), and then I worked for a startup for one year, and now working with another firm since Mar 2021. I want to understand- if having short work stints would work against me while applying for Schools? Please advise if I should stick to my current role, or is it okay to make a switch?
Vivek
Hello Vivek,
Thanks for your query.
I don't think it is a good idea to make a job switch only two months after joining it. This decision will not present you in good light. I understand that it's challenging to prep for the GMAT along with a demanding job. But if you give yourself enough time and make a realistic plan, you can do justice to your GMAT prep and job. The MBA application process is highly daunting and time-consuming, so you would find it equally challenging to work on your applications along with your job. However, if you start early, have a plan, and follow it, you will be successful. You may be interested in MER students' advice on GMAT prep.
https://myessayreview.com/mba-topics/gmat-prep-mer-students-share-insights/
Another reason you may stick to your job longer is that your supervisor will get time to know your work closely, which will help you with your LOR.
I hope it helped.
Good luck with your GMAT.
Poonam
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