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12 Dec 2017, 07:32
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Hi all admission consultant,
I am asking one thing that really bothers me with this MBA applications. Here is the story :
- First : I am a non-native speaker and never studied/worked abroad. While a couple of MBA program require international experience, I do not really worry about this. I lived and worked in a number of cities in Indonesia - not less than 48 cities across Indonesia. I strongly believe that Indonesia is very diverse community - I can show my clear evidence tackling and facing diverse people around Indonesia as a solid proof to face the future business world. Moreover, I have stated my clear career goal, which is want to work in Indonesia. What do you think for this first approach?
- Second : Nonetheless, I also plan my MBA journey carefully. For the same reason, I was quite afraid that I will face a big communication burden in the real MBA class and environment. I don't want to lose my first 2-3 months just to adapt this new world. That's why after resigning in August 2017 (total 102 months work experience), I moved to the UK to learn the culture, language and try to adapt to the international environment. This brings me to enroll a short-term pre-Master program from October to February. Definitely, this gap in employment will bring a red flag to my application. Any idea, feedback for this case?
Thank you very much! Fingercrossed!
I am asking one thing that really bothers me with this MBA applications. Here is the story :
- First : I am a non-native speaker and never studied/worked abroad. While a couple of MBA program require international experience, I do not really worry about this. I lived and worked in a number of cities in Indonesia - not less than 48 cities across Indonesia. I strongly believe that Indonesia is very diverse community - I can show my clear evidence tackling and facing diverse people around Indonesia as a solid proof to face the future business world. Moreover, I have stated my clear career goal, which is want to work in Indonesia. What do you think for this first approach?
- Second : Nonetheless, I also plan my MBA journey carefully. For the same reason, I was quite afraid that I will face a big communication burden in the real MBA class and environment. I don't want to lose my first 2-3 months just to adapt this new world. That's why after resigning in August 2017 (total 102 months work experience), I moved to the UK to learn the culture, language and try to adapt to the international environment. This brings me to enroll a short-term pre-Master program from October to February. Definitely, this gap in employment will bring a red flag to my application. Any idea, feedback for this case?
Thank you very much! Fingercrossed!
Updated on: 14 Dec 2017, 07:01
Originally posted by MBADecoder on 12 Dec 2017, 21:49.
Last edited by MBADecoder on 14 Dec 2017, 07:01, edited 1 time in total.
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septwibowo
You are good on both accounts, without having to worry any further about them.
From your short post here I see a couple of strengths- a desire to improve yourself and your adaptability. B-schools will value that
13 Dec 2017, 00:09
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Hi septwibowo,
I would be less concerned about lack of international experience (European programs are more fussy about it), but much more about the gap in employment, more so because it’s current. If you’re applying in the next few months, you would be applying not working anywhere. That’s a big red flag. And giving an international course precedence to build international profile isn't a good way or reason to explain in the application. (If it was part-time along with work, then it was OK.)
Is your current course bridging some gap, may be to reach your next pursuit? If yes, you need to explain it in very certain terms.
I would be less concerned about lack of international experience (European programs are more fussy about it), but much more about the gap in employment, more so because it’s current. If you’re applying in the next few months, you would be applying not working anywhere. That’s a big red flag. And giving an international course precedence to build international profile isn't a good way or reason to explain in the application. (If it was part-time along with work, then it was OK.)
Is your current course bridging some gap, may be to reach your next pursuit? If yes, you need to explain it in very certain terms.
