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Reframing Job Switches: How to Leverage Multiple Job Moves for MBA
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02 Mar 2023, 23:01
Are You Worried About Multiple Job Switches in Your MBA Application? Here's What Admissions Teams and interviewers Really Think
Many MBA aspirants worry about how multiple job switches might impact their chances of getting into top MBA schools. However, contrary to popular belief, having many job transitions does not necessarily indicate weakness in professional experience. In fact, applicants with more than four job changes and employment gaps have gotten into top MBA schools, even in late rounds and with significant scholarships.
It's important to understand what admissions teams are really looking for when evaluating multiple job switches in an applicant's profile. While applicants may think that job transitions indicate a lack of loyalty to the employer, admissions officers are more interested in the variety of experiences an applicant has gained and whether the job switches show a rational progression toward the applicant's career goals.
To build a strong case for multiple job switches, it's important to structure your career development toward the decision that led you to consider an MBA. In case of multiple job switches, it's also important to bring on board strong advocates from previous organizations as recommenders while also providing valid and plausible reasons for job switches, such as personal reasons, better growth prospects, company restructuring, or taking a break.
Ultimately, the employment gap between two jobs is also a dreaded subject for job seekers and MBA applicants alike. Our insecurities surface when we fear being judged. But optimistically speaking, the employment gap can also be seen as an opportunity to pursue passion projects or activities that add meaning to our lives. Taking a break and the employment gap from a chaotic work life is entirely acceptable. However, your conviction to stay productive and learn a new skill during the break or employment gap will serve you well for the MBA profile.
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