Jas1 - Around 25-30% of the HEC MBA class each year does a triple jump i.e. changing industry, function and geography.
So which career path to target really depends on your experiences so far, transferable skills, how the MBA will help bridge gaps, and alignment to the school's post-MBA career opportunities. While being too ambitious (or unrealistic) can hurt, playing it too safe could hurt too - by raising the question of 'why MBA'.
Pivoting to consulting could work, but make sure to leverage your HR experiences as the foundation that makes you a valuable future consultant. Clearly link any strategic, data-driven, or change management aspects of your HR role to core consulting skills. Finally, your post-MBA goals need to be specific and realistic - name some target firms/ geographies and explain exactly what you want to do, etc.
In short, a clear and well-justified pivot makes a much stronger profile than a vague plan to gain global experience in your current role.
Consider this as high-level advice: the specific details of career paths to consider and what angle to pitch in the application will depend on a deep-dive into your profile, preferences and ambitions.
Regards,
Arvind | W:
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Does HEC give more importance to a clear career path, or do they value career pivots like mine from HR to consulting?
Should I mention that I want to pivot into consulting after my MBA, or focus on seeking global experience in HR in my essays?
Which will make a stronger profile?