{"id":23711,"date":"2014-04-28T08:12:18","date_gmt":"2014-04-28T15:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=23711"},"modified":"2014-04-28T06:26:06","modified_gmt":"2014-04-28T13:26:06","slug":"what-are-my-chances-latina-software-developer-moving-to-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/what-are-my-chances-latina-software-developer-moving-to-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"What are My Chances? Latina Software Developer Moving to Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post is one in a series of MBA applicant profile evaluations called \u201cWhat are My Chances?<\/a>\u201d authored by Michelle Stockman. Michelle, who started consulting for Accepted in 2007 and worked previously in the Columbia Business School admissions office, will provide selected applicants with school recommendations as well as an evaluation of their qualifications. <\/em>
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\nIf you would like Michelle to evaluate your profile at no charge and as part of this series, please provide the information requested at https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/what_are_my_chances<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

Profile #6: \u201cCamilla\u201d Latina software developer, plans a move to marketing<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"InspireOthers\"<\/a>-Background & Work Experience:<\/strong> 29-year-old US citizen Latina with B.S. Comp. Sci. from a UC. Started out as developer at mid-tier financial software company, promoted to team lead of major account. Moved to startup that grew from 80 to 500 people and was acquired by giant e-retailer. Now working as a team lead in product management.<\/p>\n

Well played. Looks like you\u2019ve handled your cards well while riding the wave of growth in the tech industry. Right now you\u2019re two of a kind. You\u2019ve got hard skills as a developer, and it seems, you\u2019ve got charisma. You not only kept your job in an acquisition, but you\u2019ve been promoted several times. Not everyone is so lucky, or should I say, so savvy at securing a leg up when bought out, says the tech industry grapevine<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The adcom will want to know how you earned these promotions. In your resume and essays, really detail impact and leadership<\/a>. Your resume bullet points should quantify what you accomplished on high profile projects. As you prep your essays, make a list of challenging projects and professional setbacks\u2014especially dealing with dysfunctional teams. A huge part of marketing is managing creative personalities under huge amounts of pressure. How have you inspired others to perform their best?<\/span><\/p>\n

-Short-term goal:<\/strong> Move outside product management into marketing.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019re switching functions, spend your essay real estate making the case for transition. Have you had any exposure to marketing through your experience in product management? Let them know you\u2019re not just jumping blind because you're bored or dissatisfied. Have you participated in a marketing initiative at your company? What did you contribute, and what did you learn about marketing? What do you still need to learn?<\/span><\/p>\n

-Long-term goal:<\/strong> Start tech marketing firm.<\/p>\n

As stated above \u2013 you need to make the case for switching industries<\/a>. Show you\u2019ve done your homework by talking about conversations or research on the future of the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

-GMAT:<\/strong> 680<\/p>\n

Not a good test taker? This is a little low. They could ding you on this if your GPA is also low. But on the upside, you are coming from an underrepresented minority. You also have a technical degree. Further, your work experience and promotions appear to speak for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

-GPA:<\/strong> 3.62. \u2028First-generation college student. Supported self, and cared for ailing mother during college.<\/p>\n

No problem with the GPA. This is really good, especially since you supported yourself and looked after your mother. It speaks to your time management and academic ability. Write about these mitigating factors in the optional essay<\/a> if you had any semesters where you\u2019re grades were a bit low.<\/span><\/p>\n

-Extracurriculars:\u2028 <\/strong>Due to family obligations, most of free time is spent with them. My brother was wounded in combat in Afghanistan, so as an extended family we are involved in the Wounded Warrior Project, supporting social events for veterans.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t apologize! I would suggest writing about what you have done to help support your brother and other families through their recovery. Did you organize any activities, fundraising for families, or attend support groups? The details will show how this experience has shaped your outlook on service.<\/span><\/p>\n

-Schools:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stretch matches:<\/strong> Stanford<\/a>, Kellogg<\/a>, Wharton<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

On-par matches:<\/strong> Stern<\/a>, Ross<\/a>, UC Berkeley<\/a>, UT McCombs<\/a>, Duke<\/a>, Darden<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Safety matches:<\/strong> Purdue Krannert<\/a>, Indiana Kelley<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Final Note:<\/strong> <\/span>As a woman, and a Latina \u2013 coming from an underrepresented minority in the hot tech industry \u2013 the adcom will be attracted to candidates who portray themselves not only as leaders, but also as pioneers. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Michelle<\/a> Michelle Stockman<\/a> is a professional journalist, former Columbia Business School admissions insider, and experienced MBA admissions consultant. <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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Accepted.com's experienced admissions consultants<\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with comprehensive packages<\/a>, <\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from picking perfect programs<\/a> to designing a dazzling resume<\/a>, constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more! Accepted.com has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top MBA programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so contact us<\/a> to get started now!<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on the Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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