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highwyre237
Joined: 13 Sep 2011
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Status:Can't wait for August!
Location: United States (MA)
Concentration: Marketing, Strategy
Schools: Johnson '15 (M) Tuck '15 (D) Duke '15 (WL)
GMAT 1: 660 Q44 V37
GMAT 2: 680 Q45 V38
GMAT 3: 710 Q45 V42
GPA: 3.32
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Updated on: 30 Sep 2011, 05:48
Originally posted by highwyre237 on 28 Sep 2011, 07:11.
Last edited by highwyre237 on 30 Sep 2011, 05:48, edited 2 times in total.
Last edited by highwyre237 on 30 Sep 2011, 05:48, edited 2 times in total.
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So, I've decided to wait until next year to apply to B-school. Figured its better to give myself a full year to get my gmat score where it needs to be, and focus my energy on the schools I want. Rushing for R2 doesnt seem needed, regardless of how badly I feel I'm rotting in my current job.
My goal post MBA is to get into Brand Management, or Marketing Research in general.
Undergrad Degree BSBA-Marketing/Finance, while in school worked as the Email Marketing manager at a small Inn for a few years
My W/E post UG
1.5 years as a Market Analyst - large International bank
0.5 Strategic Analyst - Internet Startup, laid off due to economy
Current role - 2.5 IT Security Analyst/DBA - Fortune 100 Discount Retail Company.
Now... since I now have around a year until sending in my applications... and given my goals, would it make more sense to take a pay cut, and get some marketing experience?
Right now, I can position myself as someone with a proven track record as an analyst, with strong quantitative skills and a big picture outlook. I Hate IT... got into it due to my programming ability and pay while I was unemployed. I have always wanted to be a band manager, but lost focus since my undergrad...
Mainly, my passion is in consumer behavior. I'd love to use my quantitative skills, as well as this passion, to excel in a market research analysis/Brand management career. I have a feeling my best bet is to obtain an MBA from a top 10 or 15, to open doors into a large CPG firm or market research company. It this is a good plan?
Also, would gaining experience in my desired field, regardless of how entry level it is, be a good move?
Thanks for the insight!
My goal post MBA is to get into Brand Management, or Marketing Research in general.
Undergrad Degree BSBA-Marketing/Finance, while in school worked as the Email Marketing manager at a small Inn for a few years
My W/E post UG
1.5 years as a Market Analyst - large International bank
0.5 Strategic Analyst - Internet Startup, laid off due to economy
Current role - 2.5 IT Security Analyst/DBA - Fortune 100 Discount Retail Company.
Now... since I now have around a year until sending in my applications... and given my goals, would it make more sense to take a pay cut, and get some marketing experience?
Right now, I can position myself as someone with a proven track record as an analyst, with strong quantitative skills and a big picture outlook. I Hate IT... got into it due to my programming ability and pay while I was unemployed. I have always wanted to be a band manager, but lost focus since my undergrad...
Mainly, my passion is in consumer behavior. I'd love to use my quantitative skills, as well as this passion, to excel in a market research analysis/Brand management career. I have a feeling my best bet is to obtain an MBA from a top 10 or 15, to open doors into a large CPG firm or market research company. It this is a good plan?
Also, would gaining experience in my desired field, regardless of how entry level it is, be a good move?
Thanks for the insight!
29 Sep 2011, 18:33
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was the order heading downward in which you did things? Just to check.
highwyre237
Joined: 13 Sep 2011
Last visit: 17 Jun 2020
Posts: 984
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 109
Status:Can't wait for August!
Location: United States (MA)
Concentration: Marketing, Strategy
Schools: Johnson '15 (M) Tuck '15 (D) Duke '15 (WL)
GMAT 1: 660 Q44 V37
GMAT 2: 680 Q45 V38
GMAT 3: 710 Q45 V42
GPA: 3.32
WE:Information Technology (Retail: E-commerce)
Products:
30 Sep 2011, 05:39
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Yeah, sorry. I was a market analyst out of school, currently an IT analyst. Also, your opinion would be great considering stern is one of my top choices.
