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07 Feb 2021, 06:05
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Hi everyone, I will be applying for MBA in Sep 2021, aiming for the Sep 2022 intake. I will be leaving my current job in April this year, as I have an offer from a startup where my learning curve will be much greater and my current job is not adding any value. Will this impact my application? I will have been in the new job for only 6 months before I get called for any interview.
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08 Feb 2021, 15:01
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Hi there,
While many seek out an MBA when they have reached a plateau at work or are ready to switch careers, you are not alone in navigating a job change while applying to MBA programs.
Your transition to a startup comes at an interesting time but also demonstrates that you are eager to continue your professional development. As long as you clearly communicate how this career change ties into your MBA goals, this timing should not be an issue. While it depends on the situation, having 5 to 6 months at a role is a good minimum before applying to business school.
Some more information regarding your age and MBA goals would help me provide more guidance here. From what you have shared, I recommend thinking about your immediate and long-term post MBA goals. Even if your time at the new job is brief, what will you gain from this experience that will inform your future career goals? What knowledge will you bring from this job into the classroom?
Something that you will also want to think about is selecting your recommenders for your LORs. While the general advice is to select professional supervisors to write your letters of recommendation, this may be difficult if you cannot tell your new supervisor you are applying to business school (and if you don’t feel comfortable asking your previous supervisor).
If you have taken a considerable role in an activity outside of work, such as a leadership role in a sizable charitable organization, you might consider asking a colleague/supervisor in this organization to write on your behalf. If you devote a considerable amount of time to this activity, particularly if it requires strong leadership, this person should know you well and be positioned to write a strong MBA letter of recommendation. They will also be able to provide a different perspective on your candidacy.
Should you like to talk more about navigating this job change (or any other aspects of your candidacy), do not hesitate to reach out to scott@personalmbacoach.com.
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22 Mar 2021, 03:26
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Thanks so much for the advice, Scott! I'm 26 and I've been working for 3 years. I'm quite sure of what I'm aiming to do after MBA - I want to go into Product Management. The new role I have at the startup is indeed that of a Product Manager, which fits perfectly with what I want to do post grad school, and gives me a taste of what the role entails. My biggest worry is - will my application be rejected just looking at the recent job change before I can explain why I did it? Don't want to lower my chances of reaching the interview stage.
