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Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   25 May 2017, 03:58
Hi...iam an electrical engineer from India, have a work experience of about 13 years in a state govt powrer company as a Class-1 officer(for he uninitiated in some govt sectors in India there is a system of classifying levels at which an emoloyee is working, starting from class 4 and going to class 1, from hefe on only the designation/rank changes) and an EXECUTIVE MBA diploma holder from mid tier b-school in india (IMI, NEW DELHI).
Wish to pursue mba from Rotman 2018 intake..yet to appear for GMAT.
Would like to leverage my work exp for a placement in power sector either in canada or internationaly with base at canada...
Not able to dig deep to find out if Rotman can provide a suitable placemnt.
Pl guide...
Your advice is Much apprrciated



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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   25 May 2017, 10:59
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I would suggest downloading the Employment Report.

https://rotman.utoronto.ca/-/media/Files ... 5-2016.pdf and https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/-/media/ ... 6-2017.pdf

(note the slow download speed)

You will see the picture - most energy jobs are in the West (Calgary and such). Rotman usually does not place well into this industry due to the nature of the industry (less sexy and much more reliant on past experience than consulting for example). I see only 2-4%.

I don't think it means that placement is bad, i just think nobody wants those jobs and perhaps there are not that many of them. I would search on job sites to see what is the size of the market for MBA's looking for a job in Energy. I know that even in the US it is not a big market/industry and they don't really go on campus visits/tours to recruit MBA's (chemical and process engineers yes, absolutely, but not MBA's)
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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   25 May 2017, 21:14
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I would suggest downloading the Employment Report.

https://rotman.utoronto.ca/-/media/Files ... 5-2016.pdf and https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/-/media/ ... 6-2017.pdf

(note the slow download speed)

You will see the picture - most energy jobs are in the West (Calgary and such). Rotman usually does not place well into this industry due to the nature of the industry (less sexy and much more reliant on past experience than consulting for example). I see only 2-4%.

I don't think it means that placement is bad, i just think nobody wants those jobs and perhaps there are not that many of them. I would search on job sites to see what is the size of the market for MBA's looking for a job in Energy. I know that even in the US it is not a big market/industry and they don't really go on campus visits/tours to recruit MBA's (chemical and process engineers yes, absolutely, but not MBA's)



Thanx a lot bb for the insight:)
I was of the opinion that B2B marketing (both national and international) of equipment relating to this sector would offer me some kind of good placement. Or may be some related sector requiring operations managers. Would you. based on your experience, suggest any alternate field that i can or should target. Or do i have to begin my career from scratch at the age of 40...
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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   25 May 2017, 21:20
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If you are 35+, I am not sure what are your chances of getting into a Full Time MBA. You definitely want to research this aspect. In the US, 34 is kind of the unofficial cut off and things get progressively harder after 30. Did you do any research about MBA?

I would worry about age more right now. As to where to look for a job - search is your best friend. Search, research, etc.
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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   25 May 2017, 22:58
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If you are 35+, I am not sure what are your chances of getting into a Full Time MBA. You definitely want to research this aspect. In the US, 34 is kind of the unofficial cut off and things get progressively harder after 30. Did you do any research about MBA?

I would worry about age more right now. As to where to look for a job - search is your best friend. Search, research, etc.

Age was a big concern before i started off. So i discussed about it on this forum also shot off an e mail to a b school in canada..one in top 5....asked few friends and everybody assured me that age is just a number and that what b schools require is much more than GMAT score...its the complege package that they r looking for....
I was also not sure if my MBA from India can find many takers in Canada...
So buckled up and started preparing....
I am planning to take GMAT this august 15th...
Your info is a set back...
What do u suggest now?
Oh by the i was born in JAN 81

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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   26 May 2017, 10:00
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Sorry to be the bad news bearer. Better figure it out ahead of time.
I would inquire with AdCom how many people of your age at matriculation have been admitted to the program in the last few years. I have looked through the Decision Tracker and lists of Applicants for Rotman and have not seen anyone with more than 10 years of work experience on the applicant list. The person who did have 10 years, was admitted in all schools they applied but they had a pretty strong profile and a very unique one that would excuse some of the age differences potentially - COno

I think that you will be hitting 37 by Matriculation and US/Canadian schools really do not have a very open mind about older applicants - European Schools are much more open so as you apply to Rotman, perhaps you should also look into applying to European schools where you may have better luck

My suggestion - Research the heck out of it and prove everyone wrong.
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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   26 May 2017, 10:13
saurabhsavant wrote:
bb wrote:
If you are 35+, I am not sure what are your chances of getting into a Full Time MBA. You definitely want to research this aspect. In the US, 34 is kind of the unofficial cut off and things get progressively harder after 30. Did you do any research about MBA?

I would worry about age more right now. As to where to look for a job - search is your best friend. Search, research, etc.

Age was a big concern before i started off. So i discussed about it on this forum also shot off an e mail to a b school in canada..one in top 5....asked few friends and everybody assured me that age is just a number and that what b schools require is much more than GMAT score...its the complege package that they r looking for....
I was also not sure if my MBA from India can find many takers in Canada...
So buckled up and started preparing....
I am planning to take GMAT this august 15th...
Your info is a set back...
What do u suggest now?
Oh by the i was born in JAN 81

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Hey bb please dont b sorry...its always better to b safe than sorry...thanx again for taking time out and replying...will try to dig deeper...

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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   26 May 2017, 12:06
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saurabhsavant wrote:
bb wrote:
If you are 35+, I am not sure what are your chances of getting into a Full Time MBA. You definitely want to research this aspect. In the US, 34 is kind of the unofficial cut off and things get progressively harder after 30. Did you do any research about MBA?

I would worry about age more right now. As to where to look for a job - search is your best friend. Search, research, etc.

Age was a big concern before i started off. So i discussed about it on this forum also shot off an e mail to a b school in canada..one in top 5....asked few friends and everybody assured me that age is just a number and that what b schools require is much more than GMAT score...its the complege package that they r looking for....
I was also not sure if my MBA from India can find many takers in Canada...
So buckled up and started preparing....
I am planning to take GMAT this august 15th...
Your info is a set back...
What do u suggest now?
Oh by the i was born in JAN 81

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Hey bb please dont b sorry...its always better to b safe than sorry...thanx again for taking time out and replying...will try to dig deeper...

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Oops....i would like to b safe than sorry.

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Re: Rotman and power sector jobs [#permalink] New post   10 Jul 2023, 09:54
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