stopper5 wrote:
https://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/jul2009/bs2009079_054049.htm?chan=bschools_bschool+index+page_top+stories
In summary: "Employability"/Resume > GMAT/GPA/ECs
I wonder how many adcoms they interviewed. I feel this article raises some questions if you are thinking of writing a "career change" essay.
Thoughts?
I wouldn't be that worried about it. It all related to the ancient question of realistic goals. If your career change it realistic (i.e., you're a lawyer who wants to go into general management) than your career switch essay will be fine. If you are a painter hoping to start his own hedge fund straight out of school you may be in a bit of a problem.
The problem with these articles is that they take something and make a much bigger deal out of it. MBA applicants are at a stage where they are thirsty for this information and view places like Businessweek as a reliable source. Unfortunately, businessweek and its counterparts have to sell page views so it makes sense for them to post articles like this one.
Career switchers - just make sure your feet are on the ground and that your goals are realistic.