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06 Apr 2015, 12:23
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Hi Bhavik,
I had the opportunity to speak with you earlier on a free consultation call and I really did appreciate your insights at the time! As you can see, I've not had too much success this application season, but the silver lining is that I've been waitlisted at Anderson.
I knew early on that applying with only 2 years of work experience at matriculation was a gamble, but I decided to do it anyway since I felt like I was ready. I believe this is one of the reasons why I've been put on the waitlist. I wanted to ask if you had any suggestions as to how I could address this in my waitlist updates. Three things that have come to my mind:
1. I've been looking at a job shift in the same industry (tech) but to a different function (engineering to product management) in anticipation of the fact that I may have to reapply next year. The new role would be a step up since I would now be in a management role (actually managing people) and it would also be a significant promotion in terms of salary and title. I was hoping that mentioning this in the waitlist letter would show that I'm ready to take on an MBA and that despite the lack of work experience, I am going to be leading product development. I'm just a little concerned that a job change at this point would be a red flag of sorts. Would be great to hear your thoughts.
2. I plan to speak to current students who had 2 years of work experience pre-MBA to show that I've done my research and that I'm aware of any difficulties they've had to face either in terms of recruiting or speaking out in class. With this I hope to show that I'm coming in fully prepared.
3. An additional letter of recommendation from an organization I volunteer at that highlights my leadership skills.
These are things that I thought of right off the bat, but I'd love to hear what you think. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
I had the opportunity to speak with you earlier on a free consultation call and I really did appreciate your insights at the time! As you can see, I've not had too much success this application season, but the silver lining is that I've been waitlisted at Anderson.
I knew early on that applying with only 2 years of work experience at matriculation was a gamble, but I decided to do it anyway since I felt like I was ready. I believe this is one of the reasons why I've been put on the waitlist. I wanted to ask if you had any suggestions as to how I could address this in my waitlist updates. Three things that have come to my mind:
1. I've been looking at a job shift in the same industry (tech) but to a different function (engineering to product management) in anticipation of the fact that I may have to reapply next year. The new role would be a step up since I would now be in a management role (actually managing people) and it would also be a significant promotion in terms of salary and title. I was hoping that mentioning this in the waitlist letter would show that I'm ready to take on an MBA and that despite the lack of work experience, I am going to be leading product development. I'm just a little concerned that a job change at this point would be a red flag of sorts. Would be great to hear your thoughts.
2. I plan to speak to current students who had 2 years of work experience pre-MBA to show that I've done my research and that I'm aware of any difficulties they've had to face either in terms of recruiting or speaking out in class. With this I hope to show that I'm coming in fully prepared.
3. An additional letter of recommendation from an organization I volunteer at that highlights my leadership skills.
These are things that I thought of right off the bat, but I'd love to hear what you think. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
08 Apr 2015, 09:19
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Hey there,
Great to hear from you but I'm sorry it isn't under better circumstances! But all hope is not lost just yet. So let's see what we've got here.
1) A job change WILL be a bit of a flag. BUTTT - you're right to plan ahead. Because you might be applying this fall or next year (whichever) in which case a job change of this caliber will definitely be a great call. So I say do it - it's the right thing for you, your career, and your future applications.
2) Eh - I mean, ok - but it would have been more useful to speak to them in the first place to see how they positioned themselves. At this point, talk to students doing what you want to be doing. Look forward, not back. And besides, if you did what you're suggesting what would you even write here? More reasons for them to not take you?
3) I can't speak to this - I don't know what you submitted and I don't know if they're the best option. It doesn't sound like a bad idea though!
Have you watched our Waitlist Strategy Webinar? If not, do it > [watch it here]
If you need a hand with your waitlist packet, let us know. [learn more]
Good luck!
Bhavik
Great to hear from you but I'm sorry it isn't under better circumstances! But all hope is not lost just yet. So let's see what we've got here.
1) A job change WILL be a bit of a flag. BUTTT - you're right to plan ahead. Because you might be applying this fall or next year (whichever) in which case a job change of this caliber will definitely be a great call. So I say do it - it's the right thing for you, your career, and your future applications.
2) Eh - I mean, ok - but it would have been more useful to speak to them in the first place to see how they positioned themselves. At this point, talk to students doing what you want to be doing. Look forward, not back. And besides, if you did what you're suggesting what would you even write here? More reasons for them to not take you?
3) I can't speak to this - I don't know what you submitted and I don't know if they're the best option. It doesn't sound like a bad idea though!
Have you watched our Waitlist Strategy Webinar? If not, do it > [watch it here]
If you need a hand with your waitlist packet, let us know. [learn more]
Good luck!
Bhavik
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08 Apr 2015, 10:35
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Thanks Bhavik. I'll be in touch!
