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How valuable will working in onw business firm be?? 02 Apr 2013, 00:47
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Hi all,

I am working for MNcs for 4 years. I want to quit my job and join my father's business (Private limited firm) which is on a pretty large scale.
I need to know if 1 or 2 years down the line i am planning to do an MBA, how much value with this experience have??

Its kinda urgent as i need to decude ASAP

Your inputs will help me a great deal

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The experience will be greatly valued -- if you properly present it in your applications and can demonstrate your levels of responsibility. The biggest issue with candidates facing this situation is that they often times have trouble securing recommendations -- so start to think about who might be compelling recommenders from your first day. Also, make sure that you have a clearly defined role and title -- and are not just classified as your father's son. Lastly, keep a log/journal of all that you do -- people in your position often do a lot more than your formal job entails and they often forget about a lot of thee experiences when the time comes to start writing your essays.

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Hey..thnx for tht info..
Also wanted to knw if there is a necessity for the business firm to be of a particular size like for example with respect to turnover, no. of employees etc.

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The experience will be greatly valued -- if you properly present it in your applications and can demonstrate your levels of responsibility. The biggest issue with candidates facing this situation is that they often times have trouble securing recommendations -- so start to think about who might be compelling recommenders from your first day. Also, make sure that you have a clearly defined role and title -- and are not just classified as your father's son. Lastly, keep a log/journal of all that you do -- people in your position often do a lot more than your formal job entails and they often forget about a lot of thee experiences when the time comes to start writing your essays.

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Hi Kimberly,

Thanks for that info.
So the info. you have given that there would be no issues working in a family business. is it across all counties or just the US.?
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You have to be a little more thoughtful

If working in an MNC makes you happy then continue there. If working in your fathers business makes you happy then do that. Don't live your life for an MBA admission. Lead your life in what best serves you and then do an MBA in between.