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10 Nov 2010, 05:06
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Hi Guys
Would need some serious advice. I've recently applied to 3 schools among the 15-20 ranked ones. Recently our firm shut down and we lost our jobs. I've a Masters in Financial Engineering and 3 yrs experience in prop trading. I'm in a fix as to whether I should just take up any job or I should wait for the one that is in line with my long term career goals in asset management. Obviously, a lack of job now is going to be seen as a huge negative for my application. Chances are high that I'll be rejected from all schools (that's the reason I applied to schools ranked between 15-20, as opposed to my initial plans of only top 10 when I still had my job). The problem is if I do get rejected and somehow I manage to take up just any job that comes along, then I won't even be able to apply for a MBA next year. Since I'd be working in an area which is not in line with my career aspirations. Would be really helpful if I could have some opinions.
Would need some serious advice. I've recently applied to 3 schools among the 15-20 ranked ones. Recently our firm shut down and we lost our jobs. I've a Masters in Financial Engineering and 3 yrs experience in prop trading. I'm in a fix as to whether I should just take up any job or I should wait for the one that is in line with my long term career goals in asset management. Obviously, a lack of job now is going to be seen as a huge negative for my application. Chances are high that I'll be rejected from all schools (that's the reason I applied to schools ranked between 15-20, as opposed to my initial plans of only top 10 when I still had my job). The problem is if I do get rejected and somehow I manage to take up just any job that comes along, then I won't even be able to apply for a MBA next year. Since I'd be working in an area which is not in line with my career aspirations. Would be really helpful if I could have some opinions.
10 Nov 2010, 09:43
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Having a job is overrated for applications I think, at least in the current economic climate. If the firm you work for closes unless you are a partner there is little you could have done.
I would apply to the schools you originally planned to anyway, otherwise you will continually wonder what could have been.
As for taking a job in line with your career aspirations, part of the point of an MBA is to do that. You are unlikely to be able to do so unless you work an internship (if you can, do). I would have concerns about how welcome a prop trader would be in Asset Management though (at least traditional asset management) - not sure how you will convince them you lost your belief in alpha.
Look for a job and consider each opportunity, much like you would if business school didn't exist.
I would apply to the schools you originally planned to anyway, otherwise you will continually wonder what could have been.
As for taking a job in line with your career aspirations, part of the point of an MBA is to do that. You are unlikely to be able to do so unless you work an internship (if you can, do). I would have concerns about how welcome a prop trader would be in Asset Management though (at least traditional asset management) - not sure how you will convince them you lost your belief in alpha.
Look for a job and consider each opportunity, much like you would if business school didn't exist.
10 Nov 2010, 21:07
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I have done b.tech in computer science...now i am confused about my post graduation....Please give me a advise either i should join MBA or M.tech....Which course beneficial for me...please give me your advises...
