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19 Jan 2010, 10:21
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Graduted with a B.S. in the spring of 2009 and I work two part-time jobs at minimum wage. So I want to go back to school and get a MBA. Would I be looked down at for not having a business related full-time job? I've looked and looked for a good job for the past year and there is NOTHING out there. All of my friend's that are in the same graduating class as me can't find anything either. My #1 choice is Mizzou Business School btw. Would I need an outstanding GMAT score to compensate for the lack of work experience?
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i'd say so yes. for higher ranked schools, even a high gmat might not be enough. but for mizzou you might be able to convince them with an outstanding gmat.
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Dear Graduate,
Although you might be able to get into Mizzou with a high GMAT, having a career plan after MBA is equally important. Not being able to find a job post-degree is not limited to those graduating with a bachelor's degree, it happens to MBA graduates as well.
Before deciding to apply for a MBA (and take on the additional loans if you are admitted), I would urge you to think about what you would do with your MBA. Then, research on what kind of experiences those industries look for. Do your career research before taking the GMAT. Although it might seem a good decision due to lack of job opportunities, MBA is a significant investment of time and effort. If it still seems the right decision, you will be in a stronger position to answer application essays, the first of which at many schools focuses on what you would do post-MBA, as well as get a job (the real point of a MBA) in your area of interest.
As for the lack of "real" work experience, the point in any experience is how strong of an impact you were able to make at what you did, regardless of whether it was at an actual corporation or weekend charity.
Although you might be able to get into Mizzou with a high GMAT, having a career plan after MBA is equally important. Not being able to find a job post-degree is not limited to those graduating with a bachelor's degree, it happens to MBA graduates as well.
Before deciding to apply for a MBA (and take on the additional loans if you are admitted), I would urge you to think about what you would do with your MBA. Then, research on what kind of experiences those industries look for. Do your career research before taking the GMAT. Although it might seem a good decision due to lack of job opportunities, MBA is a significant investment of time and effort. If it still seems the right decision, you will be in a stronger position to answer application essays, the first of which at many schools focuses on what you would do post-MBA, as well as get a job (the real point of a MBA) in your area of interest.
As for the lack of "real" work experience, the point in any experience is how strong of an impact you were able to make at what you did, regardless of whether it was at an actual corporation or weekend charity.
