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Hi,
I am in the process of applying to business schools. I have an idea of where I want my career to head post MBA, but wanted to see whether that makes sense to everyone. Before I go into the details, a bit on my professional background:
I am an engineer (non-IT) from India with 5 years of work experience in Caterpillar. My work experience is primarily into new low cost product development for India CAT market and new technology development products for Next Gen CAT machines. I have been leading global teams and collaborating with global suppliers for product development since 3 years. Stakeholder, people and supplier management are part of my daily activity. I have a knowledge of the component development NPI process. A patent has also been filed on my name through company.
Goals:
Short term goal is to work as a product manager in a technology or manufacturing firm. My engineering degree and work experience have given me an understanding of the customer requirements and technical aspects of the product development. A MBA program will further help me to get an end-to-end understanding of the product development by acting as bridge as I lack the sales, marketing or management knowledge required for a product owner.
Long term goal is to seek an executive level position as VP / Director of product management leading business development / sales of the firm by developing low cost product solutions thereby expanding the companies outreach to area where cost plays major factor.
Looking for some honest feedback from the forum members whether the above points will make sense to Adcoms.
Thanks.
I am in the process of applying to business schools. I have an idea of where I want my career to head post MBA, but wanted to see whether that makes sense to everyone. Before I go into the details, a bit on my professional background:
I am an engineer (non-IT) from India with 5 years of work experience in Caterpillar. My work experience is primarily into new low cost product development for India CAT market and new technology development products for Next Gen CAT machines. I have been leading global teams and collaborating with global suppliers for product development since 3 years. Stakeholder, people and supplier management are part of my daily activity. I have a knowledge of the component development NPI process. A patent has also been filed on my name through company.
Goals:
Short term goal is to work as a product manager in a technology or manufacturing firm. My engineering degree and work experience have given me an understanding of the customer requirements and technical aspects of the product development. A MBA program will further help me to get an end-to-end understanding of the product development by acting as bridge as I lack the sales, marketing or management knowledge required for a product owner.
Long term goal is to seek an executive level position as VP / Director of product management leading business development / sales of the firm by developing low cost product solutions thereby expanding the companies outreach to area where cost plays major factor.
Looking for some honest feedback from the forum members whether the above points will make sense to Adcoms.
Thanks.
06 Sep 2020, 09:54
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Hi nightvision,
Admission committees tend to evaluate career goals on two main parameters:
1. Are the career goals realistic and feasible? ..this many applies to short-term goals but your long-term goals also need to be achievable and connected with your past experience.
2. Are the goals ambitions and visionary?.. this mainly applies to long-term goals.
Reading through your post, I sense that your goals are good on both parameters. It seems you have given it a good thought and have a clear path in your mind.
One thing I would like to suggest - when talking about your short-term goals, do include names of 2-3 employers that you would like to work for right after your MBA. This will give the admission committee a clear understanding of where you want to go and also your chances of employability, especially in these uncertain economic times.
If you need help with your applications, feel free to reach out.
Good luck!
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Admission committees tend to evaluate career goals on two main parameters:
1. Are the career goals realistic and feasible? ..this many applies to short-term goals but your long-term goals also need to be achievable and connected with your past experience.
2. Are the goals ambitions and visionary?.. this mainly applies to long-term goals.
Reading through your post, I sense that your goals are good on both parameters. It seems you have given it a good thought and have a clear path in your mind.
One thing I would like to suggest - when talking about your short-term goals, do include names of 2-3 employers that you would like to work for right after your MBA. This will give the admission committee a clear understanding of where you want to go and also your chances of employability, especially in these uncertain economic times.
If you need help with your applications, feel free to reach out.
Good luck!
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