FinancePikachu
I've two offers right now and I am wondering: What job should I pick next to have better shot in top notch Master in Management programs in Europe?
Its urgent and I have to decide by this week itself.
I'm based in Eastern Europe. Norm here is to do Bachelor (3 years), and then Master right away, and then jump into professional work.
I've finished my Bachelor and before commencing Master in Management next year, I am keen on securing an off-cycle internship/summer internship within consulting in a major location (not E.Europe). Have previous experience in Risk at a big bank and entrepreneurship.
Currently I have 2 offers that I want to do until December/January:
1. Middle-office full-time job at a major bank here, as 'Investor Services Associate'. I suppose a fancy title that can be spun in a nice way in CV. Pays more as well. Work involves checking investment fund transactions for accuracy, and ensuring that fund prices get delivered to clients on a timely basis. I was told that it usually follows a fast-track rotation program of 2 years, however I am definitely not sticking for that time as I plan to leave within 3-4 months.
2. Internship in Commercial section of an embassy here. Since they do not have many people who work here, I can work across a wide range of tasks. Might get a decent recommendation letter as well.
Work involves preparing economic reports ,monitoring economic press, market research etc. Don't know how I would quantify all that on my CV though.
Which offer would you suggest me to go for? Which of these give me the biggest leverage ? I am quite conflicted - I shall be applying for MiM programs sometime next month and I want to maximize my chances for getting in.
PS: Is it also ok adding any future confirmed internships I'll be doing on the CV for MiM application?
the true answer is: both are good and can be spun into your CV. Choose your job/internship based on your own interests and the direction you want to take in life.
BTW I should mention that if either job is particularly awesome, you also can stick it out for 2-3 years and apply to a full-time MBA then...
So choose your job based on your future, not on which one will give you a better CV.
Best,
Jon