Advice For MBA Career Switchers
One of the great things about an MBA is its flexibility, which allows studens
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旧 MBA program are ideally suited to
allow your transition into the new career.
You can find this article, and many more on my blog at:
http://transcendadmissions.blogspot.com/
Regards,
David Johnston
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David Johnston
[email protected]
www.transcendadmissions.com
phone: 027042118
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One of the great things about an MBA is its flexibility, which allows studens
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旧 MBA program are ideally suited to
allow your transition into the new career.
You can find this article, and many more on my blog at:
http://transcendadmissions.blogspot.com/
Regards,
David Johnston
--
David Johnston
[email protected]
www.transcendadmissions.com
phone: 027042118
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