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Learn what truly sets the UC Riverside MBA apart and how it helps in your professional growth
11 Dec 2012, 07:48
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I got the following PM and figured i would rather post it in the forum since this applies to quite a few folks. Welcome your thoughts and suggestions:
1. Yes, you will be competing with quite a few folks for a job. However, your origin does not matter as much. What will come into play is your visa/work permit situation since not all companies want to hire folks with paperwork baggage.
2. Your undergrad probably does not matter much or at all at this point.
3. What matters the most is your work experience, achievements, and initiative. If you can show a big brand name (e.g. Siemens or GE) on your resume, you should have a much easier time. However, if you have little work experience or a lack of at all, then it is an issue... because you have not proven yourself and nobody wants to hire the fresh guy. MBA is like bigger wheels on a car or a new bigger engine - it can take you much further than the old wheels/engine but if your steering does not work or you don't have gas, you wont' get far no matter the engine or wheels. Your work experience will be very important in your job and internship searches.
4. LA is a great spot for someone from South America (as opposed to Chicago or Seattle) since quite a few folks there are from Peru, Chile, or Argentina. Knowing Spanish will help too and if you have a personality and some cool hobbies that's helpful as well.
5. Bottom line, there are jobs and it is possible to get them. However, they are not handed out to anyone.
Best Regards,
BB.
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1. Yes, you will be competing with quite a few folks for a job. However, your origin does not matter as much. What will come into play is your visa/work permit situation since not all companies want to hire folks with paperwork baggage.
2. Your undergrad probably does not matter much or at all at this point.
3. What matters the most is your work experience, achievements, and initiative. If you can show a big brand name (e.g. Siemens or GE) on your resume, you should have a much easier time. However, if you have little work experience or a lack of at all, then it is an issue... because you have not proven yourself and nobody wants to hire the fresh guy. MBA is like bigger wheels on a car or a new bigger engine - it can take you much further than the old wheels/engine but if your steering does not work or you don't have gas, you wont' get far no matter the engine or wheels. Your work experience will be very important in your job and internship searches.
4. LA is a great spot for someone from South America (as opposed to Chicago or Seattle) since quite a few folks there are from Peru, Chile, or Argentina. Knowing Spanish will help too and if you have a personality and some cool hobbies that's helpful as well.
5. Bottom line, there are jobs and it is possible to get them. However, they are not handed out to anyone.
Best Regards,
BB.
13 Dec 2012, 01:06
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Good summary. I would assume that college reputation may also play a significant part, specially for those who focus on change of industry/function etc.
13 Dec 2012, 11:58
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Yes, a few things will play a role in being able to find a job/internship.
And international students are not always disadvantaged, by the way - you may get to use your language skills, leverage, your international experience (depending on the company and role of course), and frankly demonstrate more motivation and determination - who is it easier to get into the UCLA, a local guy who has access to all the resources or someone from far away without as much $$$ backing?
And international students are not always disadvantaged, by the way - you may get to use your language skills, leverage, your international experience (depending on the company and role of course), and frankly demonstrate more motivation and determination - who is it easier to get into the UCLA, a local guy who has access to all the resources or someone from far away without as much $$$ backing?
