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Definition of Work Experience?

by vaj18psu » Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:35 pm
I am currently 8 months into my first full-time role out of college, and it has always been my goal to begin my MBA after gaining 2 years of full-time work experience.

As I begin my b-school journey, my primary goal is to study for the GMAT and post a 700+ score.

My question, however, is simple. Is two years of full-time work experience enough? Also, I did 4 internship rotations, with 3 different companies as an undergrad totaling ~16 months. Can I conclude roughly 3.5 years work experience or are internships irrelevant when applying to top business schools?

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by brianlange77 » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:52 pm
It's a good question -- and congrats on having such a clear plan for where you want to be a few years down the road. Here's what I'd say -- it's a mix of quantity and quality. What type of full-time work are you doing? And what level of school are you hoping to attend?

I think the internship experience will be a nice 'add' but probably not worth 'that' much in the grand scheme of things.

If you are looking to go to a top-top school, it's about having good work experience where you've made an impact. Shoot me a note back -- more than happy to chat more.

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by Jon@Admissionado » Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:30 am
Internships won't count towards work experience (although they will look good and make your profile stronger). with two years of exceptionally strong experience you could certainly give it a shot, although many schools do prefer to see a bit more... I would say, keep it mind, do your GMAT, and when the time comes around, see how things have turned out. Who knows? Maybe you would even prefer to work a third year to put a bit more money aside and gain more experience.... but it is possible to apply with 2 years experience, you would just need to be that much stronger a candidate.
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by vaj18psu » Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:50 pm
Thanks to each of you for your responses!

I was a little worried that 2 years of full-time experience might be on the low end, but as Jon recommended, I am going to focus on the GMAT for now, while keeping the overall goal in mind and just let things play out! You never know how your career may advance, and two years from now may not be the ideal time to go to b-school.

GMAT is good for five years, correct? Knocking it out of the park would certainly be a step in the right direction...
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by brianlange77 » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:14 pm
This is solid thinking -- you are correct, GMAT is good for 5 years. The biggest piece of advice I can offer you at the early stages of your career is to remain and embrace flexibility. The world changes daily and if you can grow accustomed to excelling in that change, you'll be better off, be a better candidate for business schools, and most importantly, have more fun along the way!!

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