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advantage /disadvantage [#permalink] New post   10 Mar 2017, 03:19
Hello Experts,
Showing self employment for 2 years VS a 2 years full time at a company , is there any disadvantage /disadvantage to the former while showing it in your profile

My take - Self employed ( own business) is IMO better , you would know more about how to run a business and have a better business knack and if the business has failed there is something to always learn from it

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Re: advantage /disadvantage [#permalink] New post   11 Mar 2017, 03:59
Hatakekakashi wrote:
Hello Experts,
Showing self employment for 2 years VS a 2 years full time at a company , is there any disadvantage /disadvantage to the former while showing it in your profile

My take - Self employed ( own business) is IMO better , you would know more about how to run a business and have a better business knack and if the business has failed there is something to always learn from it

Regards,
HK


I wouldn't say that with certainty. It could help being self employed or work against you depending on how remarkable your achievements are in your business and how open you are still to the workman like regimen required to prepare and apply to good colleges.
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Re: advantage /disadvantage [#permalink] New post   11 Mar 2017, 08:15
Hi there,

Given the way AdComms review applications, it's all going to depend on the details. Are there certain names (like MBB, big4, or top IBs) that stand out? Sure. But just because you have a big vs. small name on your resume or a company of your own doesn't give you an edge. What matters is what you did in that role and how you frame your experiences.

If you ran your own company for 2 years and have nothing to show for it, it won't matter. To be clear, this doesn't necessarily mean the business had to be wildly successful. It can be about the things you learned and experiences you took away from it that allowed you to mature and grow as a professional. These are the things that will help you stand out. Hope this helps and best of luck!
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Re: advantage /disadvantage [#permalink] New post   11 Mar 2017, 13:41
jedit wrote:
Hatakekakashi wrote:
Hello Experts,
Showing self employment for 2 years VS a 2 years full time at a company , is there any disadvantage /disadvantage to the former while showing it in your profile

My take - Self employed ( own business) is IMO better , you would know more about how to run a business and have a better business knack and if the business has failed there is something to always learn from it

Regards,
HK


I wouldn't say that with certainty. It could help being self employed or work against you depending on how remarkable your achievements are in your business and how open you are still to the workman like regimen required to prepare and apply to good colleges.



Hey thanks for the quick response. much needed thanks

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advantage /disadvantage [#permalink] New post   11 Mar 2017, 13:49
CriticalSquare wrote:
Hi there,

Given the way AdComms review applications, it's all going to depend on the details. Are there certain names (like MBB, big4, or top IBs) that stand out? Sure. But just because you have a big vs. small name on your resume or a company of your own doesn't give you an edge. What matters is what you did in that role and how you frame your experiences.

If you ran your own company for 2 years and have nothing to show for it, it won't matter. To be clear, this doesn't necessarily mean the business had to be wildly successful. It can be about the things you learned and experiences you took away from it that allowed you to mature and grow as a professional. These are the things that will help you stand out. Hope this helps and best of luck!


Hi ,
I understand , thanks for the response , much needed . I am in a fix as to how to shape my story ,as i am unsure as to wether i should show a full time job or show a business of my own , because i have done both . I wish i can streamline it and create a logical sense to what i have done . Thanks

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Re: advantage /disadvantage [#permalink] New post   12 Mar 2017, 17:09
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It is all about the impact of your two years, where it was at is less important although it is easier for admissions to understand your role/function at firms that admissions is familiar with. But breakthrough performance and results will trump any other option. Just make it clear your role/function and what results you DIRECTLY contributed too!
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Re: advantage /disadvantage [#permalink] New post   13 Mar 2017, 00:33
VeritasPrepDozie wrote:
It is all about the impact of your two years, where it was at is less important although it is easier for admissions to understand your role/function at firms that admissions is familiar with. But breakthrough performance and results will trump any other option. Just make it clear your role/function and what results you DIRECTLY contributed too!


Hello Dozie ,
Thank you again for your response. I will work accordingly to further enhance my application and solidify my chance at schools
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