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Hi , I am new to this forum , I have an experience of 7years in sales and marketing in 2 different organizations , quit my job 2months back and planning to devote fully for gmat prep.
Can my profile be rejected because I have quit my job ?

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Hi...when do you plan to appear for GMAT?

If you are starting the preparations now, would advise you to start practicing using various difficulty level questions with Forum Quiz on GC..
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raviraja1992, I think you should upload your profile for free evaluation here on GMATClub, the admission consultants will be the best people to answer your questions.
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Need to upload your resume..to get a fair evaluation.
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Hi raviraja1992

Thank you for sharing your query with us.

The answer to your question depends on how you position this break from work in front of the B-school. Assuming you have a good profile since you have worked for seven years, let’s consider two scenarios here -

Scenario 1 – Since it’s been two months since you quit your job, let’s say you start the prep now and, with full-time prep, get to your target GMAT score in 45 days and rejoin work post that. This would allow you to position your break in a suitable manner. Note, I am assuming that you quit your job for personal reasons and not to prepare for the GMAT.

Scenario 2 – You take another four months or more to prepare for GMAT and join work after that, making the total gap six months or more, it would be much more difficult to explain that to the admission committee.

Also, quitting the job just for GMAT prep is not seen positively by a B-school since it is likely to lead them to believe that you’re unable to manage your time and priorities well. On the other hand, if you quit your job for situations like taking care of your parents, property matters, etc., (Scenario 1) then it’s a different situation which is easier to explain.

This advice holds true for ISB, and most US B-schools and I am confident, any good admission consultant would agree.

Since you’re starting your prep, to plan your prep properly, I recommend that you start your prep by setting up a baseline score for yourself; you can do that by taking a mock test. Our free trial course comes with a free Sigma-X mock that would provide you with a detailed score report in the official Enhanced Score Report format. Here is the link to take the mock test. You can also check out our other free trial resources here.

Hope this helps!

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Hi Vaibhav ,

Thank you for the insights , I have quit my job and have joined my family business and wish to prepare for gmat simultaneously.I don’t have any current plans to move back to job , can you suggest me any way out so that I can present something and not get rejected.
I would be definitely take the mock test offered by e-gmat and also go through the links shared.

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Hi Vaibhav ,

Thank you for the insights , I have quit my job and have joined my family business and wish to prepare for gmat simultaneously.I don’t have any current plans to move back to job , can you suggest me any way out so that I can present something and not get rejected.
I would be definitely take the mock test offered by e-gmat and also go through the links shared.

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Hi raviraja1992

Working at your family business is by no means grounds for rejection of your application. A family business, if pursued sincerely, is like any other job. What matter are the capacity in which you work and the responsibilities you shoulder. For instance, having entrepreneurial experience may even help you distinguish your profile from other applicants. Working in a limited capacity, like in a job, creates a certain work profile in a particular department; but, in a business, you could acquire far more skills by working in multiple areas of your family business and even find opportunities to demonstrate leadership. So, make sure you leverage this opportunity to your advantage.

During your application phase, you will need to give compelling answers to questions on work profile and provide convincing evidence to support your arguments. It all depends upon how well you explain the reasons for your transition from a job to your family business, how you position your work experience in your business, and how everything aligns with your future career plans.

Hope this helps!

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