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15 Aug 2022, 06:18
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Hello Forum,
I need help. I am an Indian Male, Engineer working in Engineering and Project Management domain in manufacturing for the last 6 years. I have had my fair share of managing people as well as take data driven decisions. Right now my post MBA career goal is to work in Operations Consulting. I love my industry but I want to grow out of the functional role and be in charge of the big picture.
I am however confused with my long term goal as different things have been said by Application consultant and by other alumnis or current students (even though from different schools) I am not comfortable with changing my long term vision application to application. There are two scenarios (Please help me pick or suggest something better)
1- Entrepreneurship: I come from a family with background in business and multiple business ventures. I have specific goals about what kind of company I want to start and what impact it might have. However it has two issues, any long term vision is only realised after 8-10 years and Adcom or interviewer might ponder upon the fact as to whether a problem I am talking about right would even be relevant in 6-10 years. Also as per few students, Adcoms don't like people with entrepreneur goals primarily because it's risky out come and also because that makes it's harder for them to be placed. (post mba role/job)
2- This option however flows naturally with my short term goal i.e grow in Consulting and eventually reach a CXO or COO level position. This seems safe but at the same time is so frequently cited in applications that it might sound mundane and not even stand out. To top that I have zero consulting experience and other people who are from that background might find it easier to get selected because it's a natural transition for them.
Any insight will be helpful. Thank You!!
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I need help. I am an Indian Male, Engineer working in Engineering and Project Management domain in manufacturing for the last 6 years. I have had my fair share of managing people as well as take data driven decisions. Right now my post MBA career goal is to work in Operations Consulting. I love my industry but I want to grow out of the functional role and be in charge of the big picture.
I am however confused with my long term goal as different things have been said by Application consultant and by other alumnis or current students (even though from different schools) I am not comfortable with changing my long term vision application to application. There are two scenarios (Please help me pick or suggest something better)
1- Entrepreneurship: I come from a family with background in business and multiple business ventures. I have specific goals about what kind of company I want to start and what impact it might have. However it has two issues, any long term vision is only realised after 8-10 years and Adcom or interviewer might ponder upon the fact as to whether a problem I am talking about right would even be relevant in 6-10 years. Also as per few students, Adcoms don't like people with entrepreneur goals primarily because it's risky out come and also because that makes it's harder for them to be placed. (post mba role/job)
2- This option however flows naturally with my short term goal i.e grow in Consulting and eventually reach a CXO or COO level position. This seems safe but at the same time is so frequently cited in applications that it might sound mundane and not even stand out. To top that I have zero consulting experience and other people who are from that background might find it easier to get selected because it's a natural transition for them.
Any insight will be helpful. Thank You!!
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15 Aug 2022, 08:49
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wps002:
You should go with the first option but be very specific about what you want to achieve. The AdCom isn't questioning the facts and relevance 6-10 years out. Frankly, no one really knows what the future holds. Business is all about predicting the future and managing risk.
As long as you back up your long-term career goal with thoughtful assertions and logical assumptions, you will be fine as far as pragmatism is concerned. You don't want to necessarily brand yourself as an "entrepreneur" but instead as an extensive with creative ideas.
The idea with these career essays is to see if candidates can come up with a plan that is both aspiration and practical. The vision itself is not the point. The AdCom at all these schools understands that people are more likely than not to change their minds both during and after school.
The second option is definitely going to sound mundane and, given your background, might not help you stand out from the pack.
Go with the first option and ace it!
Good luck,
Admissionado
You should go with the first option but be very specific about what you want to achieve. The AdCom isn't questioning the facts and relevance 6-10 years out. Frankly, no one really knows what the future holds. Business is all about predicting the future and managing risk.
As long as you back up your long-term career goal with thoughtful assertions and logical assumptions, you will be fine as far as pragmatism is concerned. You don't want to necessarily brand yourself as an "entrepreneur" but instead as an extensive with creative ideas.
The idea with these career essays is to see if candidates can come up with a plan that is both aspiration and practical. The vision itself is not the point. The AdCom at all these schools understands that people are more likely than not to change their minds both during and after school.
The second option is definitely going to sound mundane and, given your background, might not help you stand out from the pack.
Go with the first option and ace it!
Good luck,
Admissionado
15 Aug 2022, 10:47
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Admissionado
wps002:
You should go with the first option but be very specific about what you want to achieve. The AdCom isn't questioning the facts and relevance 6-10 years out. Frankly, no one really knows what the future holds. Business is all about predicting the future and managing risk.
As long as you back up your long-term career goal with thoughtful assertions and logical assumptions, you will be fine as far as pragmatism is concerned. You don't want to necessarily brand yourself as an "entrepreneur" but instead as an extensive with creative ideas.
The idea with these career essays is to see if candidates can come up with a plan that is both aspiration and practical. The vision itself is not the point. The AdCom at all these schools understands that people are more likely than not to change their minds both during and after school.
The second option is definitely going to sound mundane and, given your background, might not help you stand out from the pack.
Go with the first option and ace it!
Good luck,
Admissionado
You should go with the first option but be very specific about what you want to achieve. The AdCom isn't questioning the facts and relevance 6-10 years out. Frankly, no one really knows what the future holds. Business is all about predicting the future and managing risk.
As long as you back up your long-term career goal with thoughtful assertions and logical assumptions, you will be fine as far as pragmatism is concerned. You don't want to necessarily brand yourself as an "entrepreneur" but instead as an extensive with creative ideas.
The idea with these career essays is to see if candidates can come up with a plan that is both aspiration and practical. The vision itself is not the point. The AdCom at all these schools understands that people are more likely than not to change their minds both during and after school.
The second option is definitely going to sound mundane and, given your background, might not help you stand out from the pack.
Go with the first option and ace it!
Good luck,
Admissionado
Thanks a ton! That definitely pushes me in one direction.
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