Profile evaluation request - MBA 2016
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29 Jan 2015, 06:27
Hello!
I would much appreciate an evaluation of my profile. I am considering to apply to several schools in Asia and Europe: Insead, HKU, HKUST and HEC
Profile
French, white male, low-income background, 29 years old at matriculation.
Education
Bachelor in Chemistry (distinction) from an ordinary university - One year study abroad in Ireland
Master in Environmental Engineering (highest distinction, ranked 1st/35) from a top-10 French University
Strong positive grade trend during studies
Worked during studies – received social scholarship (low income background)
Work experience
2 years as a project engineer in a Danish engineering consultancy in the Philippines – one promotion
1 year as a project manager in a British manufacturer and project developer in Thailand – no promotion left the company because of the company’s critical financial situation.
2 years as a Project officer for Infrastructure in a renowned public development finance institution in Sri Lanka
Other experience
One summer internship (4 month) in the UK
Numerous short-term jobs during my studies
Achievements
1st company:
- Managed with success the biggest construction project the company ever had at the time (>5 MUSD – team of 6 staffs + construction contractors (>50 staffs on site))
2nd company:
- Renegotiated several contracts with suppliers and subcontractors with significant cost decrease.
- In charge of contract management and construction management for a complex industrial plant construction project (>4 m€ and >30 staffs on site)
3rd company:
- Contributed to the increase of the infrastructure portfolio in the country by 200% in two year;
- Contributed to the preparation of a 5.7m€ project that will transform the water and sanitation sector in the country.
GMAT
Not taken yet, aim for 700 - 720
Languages
Good English
Native French
Basic Spanish
Beginner Vietnamese
Beginner Thai
Extracurricular
Not strong: class representative during two years. Published articles related to water and waste management on national newspapers.
Took Thai classes and completed several MOOCs on finance and economics.
Post-MBA goal
Want to move to management consulting in Asia or Europe.
Create my company in Infrastructure project development (waste to energy, renewable energy) on the long term.
INSEAD is by far my first choice due to its strong brand & network in Asia and focus on consulting and entrepreneurship. I intend to apply during R2.
A negative point are the low grades during my bachelor degree.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards