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15 Jan 2017, 04:47
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Me:
- 27 yo male, born/raised in the Netherlands. Now in good health but past health problems.
- BA economics & business economics.
- Currently in MA finance here in the Netherlands.
Dream:
- Move to the US to pursue a top MBA and start a business.
Problem
- Past health problems led to study delay & very poor grades during my bachelor and now my master.
- Worried that potential employers when I start looking for an internship this summer after I graduate will be put off by my delay and poor grades as many/most employers also ask for a grade list.
Question
- What kind of functions/companies should I pursue where I will both have the highest change of being hired as well being able to pursue an MBA?
I you have any questions or need more information about me, please feel free to contact me.
Dear GMATclub,
My name is Jan. I am 27 and I was born and raised in the Netherlands. I have a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business economics. I am currently enrolled in a Master of Finance program here in the Netherlands. My dream is to pursue a top MBA in the US and start a business.
At the time of this writing I am exploring career options for when I graduate this summer. I am doubting between banking and consulting (typical choices I know).
My main concern is that due to health problems I have had study delay and my grades during my bachelor and now my master have been very poor. I have noticed that many firms in addition to a resume and cover letter also ask for a grade list and I am concerned that once a potential employer sees my study delay and my low grades I will not be hired.
What I would like to know is what kind of functions and companies should I pursue where I will both have the highest change of being hired as well being able to pursue an MBA? I you have any questions or need more information about me, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jan Windrug
- 27 yo male, born/raised in the Netherlands. Now in good health but past health problems.
- BA economics & business economics.
- Currently in MA finance here in the Netherlands.
Dream:
- Move to the US to pursue a top MBA and start a business.
Problem
- Past health problems led to study delay & very poor grades during my bachelor and now my master.
- Worried that potential employers when I start looking for an internship this summer after I graduate will be put off by my delay and poor grades as many/most employers also ask for a grade list.
Question
- What kind of functions/companies should I pursue where I will both have the highest change of being hired as well being able to pursue an MBA?
I you have any questions or need more information about me, please feel free to contact me.
Dear GMATclub,
My name is Jan. I am 27 and I was born and raised in the Netherlands. I have a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business economics. I am currently enrolled in a Master of Finance program here in the Netherlands. My dream is to pursue a top MBA in the US and start a business.
At the time of this writing I am exploring career options for when I graduate this summer. I am doubting between banking and consulting (typical choices I know).
My main concern is that due to health problems I have had study delay and my grades during my bachelor and now my master have been very poor. I have noticed that many firms in addition to a resume and cover letter also ask for a grade list and I am concerned that once a potential employer sees my study delay and my low grades I will not be hired.
What I would like to know is what kind of functions and companies should I pursue where I will both have the highest change of being hired as well being able to pursue an MBA? I you have any questions or need more information about me, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jan Windrug
15 Jan 2017, 10:23
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your inquiry with the forum! Just to confirm, are you currently employed, or just pursuing a masters at the moment? Do you have any work experience? If not, I think finding opportunities in either consulting or IB will be tough given your grades. We've found that the approach of trying to reverse engineer the "best possible career path" based on odds of getting into MBA programs and other parameters doesn't really work out well in the long run. It typically results in people working in jobs they don't like which causes them to pivot again. I think you have an opportunity to truly find out what you want to do. Believe it or not, your goal isn't to graduate from a top MBA. It's to get your dream job after you graduate from an MBA. Take some time to think about what industries you're passionate about and what functional skills you bring to bear in the marketplace. Then, take a look at some of our rankings for schools in those fields.
Thanks for sharing your inquiry with the forum! Just to confirm, are you currently employed, or just pursuing a masters at the moment? Do you have any work experience? If not, I think finding opportunities in either consulting or IB will be tough given your grades. We've found that the approach of trying to reverse engineer the "best possible career path" based on odds of getting into MBA programs and other parameters doesn't really work out well in the long run. It typically results in people working in jobs they don't like which causes them to pivot again. I think you have an opportunity to truly find out what you want to do. Believe it or not, your goal isn't to graduate from a top MBA. It's to get your dream job after you graduate from an MBA. Take some time to think about what industries you're passionate about and what functional skills you bring to bear in the marketplace. Then, take a look at some of our rankings for schools in those fields.
16 Jan 2017, 14:28
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Dear CriticalSquare,
Thank you for your reply. I am currently a full-time student and not employed. Maybe I should have elaborated on this more in my post but my intention is not to choose a career path just on the bases of the probability of getting accepted to a top business school. During my time as an undergraduate student I have found that I am intrinsically motivated in the field of finance and would like to start a business in this field. That is why I am currently pursuing a master of finance degree.
I am interested in all concentrations in the field of finance which I have learned about so far but I am particularly interest in corporate finance, private equity and investment management. During my bachelor I have also learned about other fields. In addition to core economics courses including micro- and macroeconomics I have completed courses on strategy, marketing and accounting. I enjoyed these courses very much.
By my third year (the third year is the final year here in the Netherlands) I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the field of finance and start my own business. I knew that I wanted to pursue a master of finance as well learn more about other business fields. That is why I chose to pursue both an Mfin and an MBA. Because almost all courses I followed during by bachelor also required case work I knew liked working as an analist or consultant and that gaining experience as a (junior) consultant or analist after my mFin might be a good idea in order to be admitted to an MBA program.
Unfortunately, as I mentioned I was dealing with health problems which as you mentioned make IB and consultancy tough choices. That is why I am looking for advice on what to look for after my MFin. I hope I have told you all you need to know. If not, feel free to reply.
Sincerely,
Jan Windrug
Thank you for your reply. I am currently a full-time student and not employed. Maybe I should have elaborated on this more in my post but my intention is not to choose a career path just on the bases of the probability of getting accepted to a top business school. During my time as an undergraduate student I have found that I am intrinsically motivated in the field of finance and would like to start a business in this field. That is why I am currently pursuing a master of finance degree.
I am interested in all concentrations in the field of finance which I have learned about so far but I am particularly interest in corporate finance, private equity and investment management. During my bachelor I have also learned about other fields. In addition to core economics courses including micro- and macroeconomics I have completed courses on strategy, marketing and accounting. I enjoyed these courses very much.
By my third year (the third year is the final year here in the Netherlands) I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the field of finance and start my own business. I knew that I wanted to pursue a master of finance as well learn more about other business fields. That is why I chose to pursue both an Mfin and an MBA. Because almost all courses I followed during by bachelor also required case work I knew liked working as an analist or consultant and that gaining experience as a (junior) consultant or analist after my mFin might be a good idea in order to be admitted to an MBA program.
Unfortunately, as I mentioned I was dealing with health problems which as you mentioned make IB and consultancy tough choices. That is why I am looking for advice on what to look for after my MFin. I hope I have told you all you need to know. If not, feel free to reply.
Sincerely,
Jan Windrug
