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Need help! The first job as the ladder to the Top MBA schools

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Need help! The first job as the ladder to the Top MBA schools [#permalink] New post   31 Oct 2016, 05:17
Hi, I am studying my final year of automotive engineering school(in Thailand) expecting to graduate with second class honour.
I am planning to work for 3 years before studying MBA.
I am deciding between engineering and banking industry. I also have background in business(MOOC and participate in several business case competitions).
Which job do you guys prefer if my goal is MIT, Stanford, and UCLA?
For engineering job, it will be Project Engineer in top companies like Bosch and Siemens. For banking industry, it will be top Thai bank.

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Re: Need help! The first job as the ladder to the Top MBA schools [#permalink] New post   31 Oct 2016, 10:53
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Assuming that you are agnostic regarding engineering vs. banking as an early career choice, I would choose the position that (a) best aligns with your long-term goals and skills and (b) gives you the most leadership and 'fast-track' career opportunities. These three schools admit applicants from every industry/sector although MIT and Stanford are known more for entrepreneurship and technology innovation than for banking so safe to assume they receive more applications from engineers than bankers.
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gzsakuraz wrote:
Hi, I am studying my final year of automotive engineering school(in Thailand) expecting to graduate with second class honour.
I am planning to work for 3 years before studying MBA.
I am deciding between engineering and banking industry. I also have background in business(MOOC and participate in several business case competitions).
Which job do you guys prefer if my goal is MIT, Stanford, and UCLA?
For engineering job, it will be Project Engineer in top companies like Bosch and Siemens. For banking industry, it will be top Thai bank.

Thanks for your time.
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Re: Need help! The first job as the ladder to the Top MBA schools [#permalink] New post   02 Nov 2016, 00:34
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gzsakuraz wrote:
Hi, I am studying my final year of automotive engineering school(in Thailand) expecting to graduate with second class honour.
I am planning to work for 3 years before studying MBA.
I am deciding between engineering and banking industry. I also have background in business(MOOC and participate in several business case competitions).
Which job do you guys prefer if my goal is MIT, Stanford, and UCLA?
For engineering job, it will be Project Engineer in top companies like Bosch and Siemens. For banking industry, it will be top Thai bank.

Thanks for your time.


Hey there!!!
Good to hear from you!
Well, honestly, you can succeed in an MBA from any industry, and as this point it makes sense for you to choose a job you will a) like b) be good at and c) will offer you advancements opportunities (oh yeah, and there's also d) salary! :) ).


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Re: Need help! The first job as the ladder to the Top MBA schools [#permalink] New post   02 Nov 2016, 02:28
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gzsakuraz wrote:
Hi, I am studying my final year of automotive engineering school(in Thailand) expecting to graduate with second class honour.
I am planning to work for 3 years before studying MBA.
I am deciding between engineering and banking industry. I also have background in business(MOOC and participate in several business case competitions).
Which job do you guys prefer if my goal is MIT, Stanford, and UCLA?
For engineering job, it will be Project Engineer in top companies like Bosch and Siemens. For banking industry, it will be top Thai bank.

Thanks for your time.


Hey there!!!
Good to hear from you!
Well, honestly, you can succeed in an MBA from any industry, and as this point it makes sense for you to choose a job you will a) like b) be good at and c) will offer you advancements opportunities (oh yeah, and there's also d) salary! :) ).


Best,
Jon

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Re: Need help! The first job as the ladder to the Top MBA schools [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2016, 01:43
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Exactly, - choose where you feel like you would do best.
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Re: Need help! The first job as the ladder to the Top MBA schools [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2016, 17:24
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I would really suggest you select the path you feel most passionate about and would enjoy the most. B-school is not guaranteed so you don't want to plan every moment with this in mind. If you perform well in either role then you will be solid on the WE front and which path you choose will not impact you as much. The only other thing is the more aligned this initial step is with your planned LT goals the better it will play come application time.
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