Advice for MBA Career Switchers - 工管

One of the great things about an MBA is its flexibility, which allows students
to enter many different career paths upon graduation. Using an MBA to
transition into a new career is very common – over 50% of MBA graduates
accept jobs in different industries and functions than their pre-MBA employment

However, career switchers face the challenge of convincing Adcom that they
understand exactly what the new industry requires, the obstacles they will face
, and have the transferable skills necessary to make this switch. The MBA
goals essay is the primary forum to make this case. Here are some tips on how
career switchers can create highly effective goals essays:

Show enthusiasm:

You need to convince Adcom that you are ready to spend the next two to three
decades immersed in your new career – therefore you must display great
enthusiasm for this work. If you can make Adcom feel your passion for this
career, they will also feel excited and be more likely to support you.

Be knowledgeable and proactive:

Adcom must be convinced that you clearly understand the new industry and where
you fit in. Describe the proactive steps you have taken to better understand
this field such as making contacts or reading industry publications and show
how you have developed insights from these actions

Explain your motivation:

You must say exactly what motivates you to enter this new field. To do so,
explain your decision making process and the unique story of how you developed
a keen interest in this field. The key is to make your motivation seem logical
and like a very natural transition from your present to future career.

Address the challenges:

Do not be afraid to discuss the obstacles you expect to face entering this new
field for fear that your weaknesses will be exposed. Directly address the
challenges you will face and how you will overcome them. Doing this
effectively will further display your knowledge of this field and will
highlight your self-awareness and maturity.

Highlight uniqueness and transferrable skills:

Give an explanation of how your current skills and knowledge are directly
transferrable to the new field. This will further underscore your
understanding of the new field and allow Adcom to visualize you working in that
position. Also highlight your unique attributes that typical employees in that
industry normally lack, and give examples of how those skills might facilitate
your success.

Have a plan of action:

Specifically describe your career vision and lay out a plan for achieving your
goals. The key is to let Adcom visualize your future impact!

Why MBA?:

Finally, discuss your learning needs, and then clearly articulate how the
specific aspects of that school’s MBA program are ideally suited to allow
your transition into the new career.

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