amba2013
Hi!
Had three of questions on career goals -
1. Does having straightforward career goals like Management Consulting or Investment Banking sound dull to the adcom? How important is it to craft unique career goals?
2. How specific do I need to be about my goals? Apart from mentioning intended industry + function + location, is there anything else that is required?
3. Although I have a few passions, several career options will allow me to pursue them. Is it possible to say that I am undecided on a post-MBA goal and that I want to use the MBA to deepen my understanding of these career options and then select something later?
Thanks!
1. Well, I hope not. Cause then 50% of what their graduates actually do would be boring!

These goals are very reasonable.
2. As specific as you can get (No need to exaggerate). The closer the goals are in time, the more specific they should be. I mean giving a specific job title in a specific industry is a good start, and then see how that leads you to your future goals.
3. It's possible. But it's a terrible idea. How does this sound: "I have no gaol because I haven't yet decided what I want to do. But I'll try things out and we'll see" (Hey, actually I kinda like the way this sounds… very open=minded...

But for the AdComs I'm not sure how hirable that makes you sound).
Hope this helps,
Jon