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14 Jun 2015, 13:58
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Hi,
I have been reading and looking around and wondering what "good" work experience means?
Currently I work as a investment advisor/financial advisor, and doing financial planning/wealth management at a fortune 100 company. We work on teams of a handful of individuals and help each other to gather/manage assets. However, at the end of day, it's still a very individualistic role in that we can tailor or practice the way we want to build it.
The main thing I wanted to know is how an individualistic type of a career is looked upon by adcoms in the application process?
Upon today, I was not interested in changing careers for the sole purpose of my b-school application but I have given it thought if it might have some adverse affect on my candidacy. My ideal path out of undergrad (2.5 years ago) was to be an investment/financial advisor and I really do enjoy my position and the firm I'm at now. Currently, I am about a year out from applying (Fall 2016), and I would like to know if there are other ways I demonstrate ideal traits (i.e. teamwork, leadership).
I have been reading and looking around and wondering what "good" work experience means?
Currently I work as a investment advisor/financial advisor, and doing financial planning/wealth management at a fortune 100 company. We work on teams of a handful of individuals and help each other to gather/manage assets. However, at the end of day, it's still a very individualistic role in that we can tailor or practice the way we want to build it.
The main thing I wanted to know is how an individualistic type of a career is looked upon by adcoms in the application process?
Upon today, I was not interested in changing careers for the sole purpose of my b-school application but I have given it thought if it might have some adverse affect on my candidacy. My ideal path out of undergrad (2.5 years ago) was to be an investment/financial advisor and I really do enjoy my position and the firm I'm at now. Currently, I am about a year out from applying (Fall 2016), and I would like to know if there are other ways I demonstrate ideal traits (i.e. teamwork, leadership).
28 Jun 2015, 13:28
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For MBA purposes, “good” work experience has 2 main dimensions: (1) it must be at an appropriate professional level, so that even if one has a strong college education, for example working as an administrative assistant would not likely be an appropriate level, whereas working as a consultant, analyst, or marketing manager would; (2) top MBA programs also evaluate your professional performance – they are looking for people who are top performers among accomplished peers.
Adcoms understand that each industry and company has its own teamwork and leadership opportunities (or sometimes lack thereof). So (a) look for opportunities to engage “informally” in teamwork and collaboration, even if you don’t formally have teams, and (b) look for ways to engage in teamwork and provide leadership in nonwork activities.
Adcoms understand that each industry and company has its own teamwork and leadership opportunities (or sometimes lack thereof). So (a) look for opportunities to engage “informally” in teamwork and collaboration, even if you don’t formally have teams, and (b) look for ways to engage in teamwork and provide leadership in nonwork activities.
21 Oct 2025, 03:32
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That’s a great question, and it’s one that comes up often among advisors considering business school. Admissions committees generally value depth of impact and the ability to demonstrate leadership, regardless of whether your role is team-based or more individual in nature. What matters most is how you use your independence to drive results, mentor others, and create measurable outcomes.
In many wealth management environments, collaboration happens in subtle ways through joint client planning, cross-team referrals, or mentoring newer advisors. Highlighting these moments of cooperation and influence can effectively demonstrate teamwork and leadership to adcoms. You might also emphasize client relationship management as a form of leadership, guiding individuals and families toward important financial decisions requires strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
At RetireStrong Financial Advisors, for instance, advisors often build independent practices within a collaborative framework, where sharing strategies, co-hosting financial literacy workshops, and mentoring junior planners are key parts of success. These experiences show both autonomy and teamwork, qualities that align closely with what MBA programs look for.
If you’re considering ways to strengthen your profile or communicate your professional growth, you can learn more about how firms structure advisor roles to foster both independence and leadership. Understanding how to frame these elements can make a significant difference in presenting a compelling application narrative.
In many wealth management environments, collaboration happens in subtle ways through joint client planning, cross-team referrals, or mentoring newer advisors. Highlighting these moments of cooperation and influence can effectively demonstrate teamwork and leadership to adcoms. You might also emphasize client relationship management as a form of leadership, guiding individuals and families toward important financial decisions requires strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
At RetireStrong Financial Advisors, for instance, advisors often build independent practices within a collaborative framework, where sharing strategies, co-hosting financial literacy workshops, and mentoring junior planners are key parts of success. These experiences show both autonomy and teamwork, qualities that align closely with what MBA programs look for.
If you’re considering ways to strengthen your profile or communicate your professional growth, you can learn more about how firms structure advisor roles to foster both independence and leadership. Understanding how to frame these elements can make a significant difference in presenting a compelling application narrative.
