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03 Jan 2014, 10:05
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Hello,
I'm applying R2 to schools in the top 36-60. I decided late in the application season that I wanted to go to business school and then I needed to take the GMAT again, so I missed R1. I was laid off from my underwriting job (lack of work, 1/3 of company laid-off) in December and am currently looking for new employment. I'm sure that's not a positive on my application but I've tried to spin it as a way for me to get exposure in a different area before beginning my MBA. Is that a good approach?
Also, I want to eventually become a CFO of a large corporation or a small start-up (I haven't decided). I plan to do this by first becoming a credit or risk manager after getting my MBA. Then I will aim for a treasury position, then controller, and finally CFO. I'm interested in businesses that incorporate a positive self-esteem initiative, like Dove and Special K. I also like the idea of a nonprofit. I thought this goal was specific enough but now I'm not so sure, after reading posts on gmatclub. Do I need to also say what type of financial industry I'm interested in? I don't know and I'm not sure how to find out, because of my limited work experience in that field. I know that most companies only have one treasurer so the jump from credit/risk manager to treasurer might seem too big. (My essays explain my goals more eloquently than what I just wrote. I'm just asking for general advice here.)
Please help!! Much appreciated!!
I'm applying R2 to schools in the top 36-60. I decided late in the application season that I wanted to go to business school and then I needed to take the GMAT again, so I missed R1. I was laid off from my underwriting job (lack of work, 1/3 of company laid-off) in December and am currently looking for new employment. I'm sure that's not a positive on my application but I've tried to spin it as a way for me to get exposure in a different area before beginning my MBA. Is that a good approach?
Also, I want to eventually become a CFO of a large corporation or a small start-up (I haven't decided). I plan to do this by first becoming a credit or risk manager after getting my MBA. Then I will aim for a treasury position, then controller, and finally CFO. I'm interested in businesses that incorporate a positive self-esteem initiative, like Dove and Special K. I also like the idea of a nonprofit. I thought this goal was specific enough but now I'm not so sure, after reading posts on gmatclub. Do I need to also say what type of financial industry I'm interested in? I don't know and I'm not sure how to find out, because of my limited work experience in that field. I know that most companies only have one treasurer so the jump from credit/risk manager to treasurer might seem too big. (My essays explain my goals more eloquently than what I just wrote. I'm just asking for general advice here.)
Please help!! Much appreciated!!
05 Jan 2014, 01:10
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Micklit22
Hey there,
It's a bit hard for me to answer your question exactly, cause I am missing too many pieces of the puzzle. Buuut basically, I'm not sure if your goals make sense. What's good about them is that they are specific (although Special K and Dove are products and not firms), but I don't know whether or not you have the career past to make me believe that your future goals are reasonable. Instead I might (and only might) suggest that you choose some managerial goal within the insurance industry, since you already have experience there. (why not the same goals in insurance for example?). Nonprofit COULD also be a great goal, but is that REALLY what you want? Do you have the past experience to back up this claim?
From the perspective of the Adcom, your goals should be ambitious, yes, but also plausible, realistic, and logical.
Best,
JF
