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wolsasmom
Joined: 15 Feb 2015
Last visit: 18 Dec 2015
Posts: 24
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Schools: Stern PT Fall'18 (S)
GMAT 1: 680 Q47 V37
GPA: 3.5
WE:Project Management (Education)
27 Jul 2015, 14:18
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Hi HubaHuba,
I've been working in education for the past 5 1/2 years. I taught for three (while in grad school, at NYU actually), and then worked as a test developer and then as a project manager/editor, developing education products. I did switch jobs a few times, although I think the rationale for those switches was clear (first was only part-time/grad school, the second had too long of a commute), and the jobs were at least all in the same industry. I did not get asked about that.
My work pre-2010/grad school work was probably less clear (arts/luxury real estate), and I did get asked about that initial jump to teaching. I just said, truthfully, that those jobs were very interesting, but also very sensitive to economic fluctuations. I wanted to do something more practical and something that would allow me to work in a variety of settings. Also, my parents are educators, and I like working with people, so it seemed like a good choice.
I mentioned that my manager had recommended that I pursue an MBA, and she suggested that I track my coursework so that I could be slotted for a more specific, more senior job at my company.
I felt like I was pretty clear in my essay that I wanted to stay at my current company, even mentioning which classes would be beneficial for certain positions. However, I did change careers twice before 2010, so that certainly may have been seen as a lack of focus. I've only been at my current job for a year as well.
Anyway, hoping for the best for everybody...
I've been working in education for the past 5 1/2 years. I taught for three (while in grad school, at NYU actually), and then worked as a test developer and then as a project manager/editor, developing education products. I did switch jobs a few times, although I think the rationale for those switches was clear (first was only part-time/grad school, the second had too long of a commute), and the jobs were at least all in the same industry. I did not get asked about that.
My work pre-2010/grad school work was probably less clear (arts/luxury real estate), and I did get asked about that initial jump to teaching. I just said, truthfully, that those jobs were very interesting, but also very sensitive to economic fluctuations. I wanted to do something more practical and something that would allow me to work in a variety of settings. Also, my parents are educators, and I like working with people, so it seemed like a good choice.
I mentioned that my manager had recommended that I pursue an MBA, and she suggested that I track my coursework so that I could be slotted for a more specific, more senior job at my company.
I felt like I was pretty clear in my essay that I wanted to stay at my current company, even mentioning which classes would be beneficial for certain positions. However, I did change careers twice before 2010, so that certainly may have been seen as a lack of focus. I've only been at my current job for a year as well.
Anyway, hoping for the best for everybody...
28 Jul 2015, 07:43
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Wolsasmom - I feel your story doesn't show lack of focus. I am not an adcom member, so I can only speculate. One suggestion I have for future, avoid saying that your job was sensitive to economic fluctuations. I would say, though luxury real estate had a promising career, I wanted to do something more meaningful. Education industry is going through a lot of exciting changes, and the technology is helping provide quality education to remote areas, at fraction of a cost. I wanted to be part of the solution...blah blah
other than that, your past NYU link, project management experience, and how well you connected your story in your essays will definitely make a very competitive application.
good luck and please keep us posted!
other than that, your past NYU link, project management experience, and how well you connected your story in your essays will definitely make a very competitive application.
good luck and please keep us posted!
