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chrsrook: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 22; Joined: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:46 am

by chrsrook » Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:11 pm

Hi Guys,

I work at a large financial services firm in NYC and have just been offered a position to relocate to an eastern European country to manage a global project. I wanted to know how much of an impact would working in Europe will have on my application? My target schools are LBS, Said, Cambridge, HEC, INSEAD, IESE, Columbia and NYU.

Some background about me-

Under grad - Comp Sci - GPA- 3.6
Grad - Information Systems- 3.45
Associate Professional Risk Manager Certification
GMAT - 640 (Planning on taking it again)

Work Exp- Financial Services - 4 yrs

Although I am trained as an engineer, I have transitioned from technology to Risk Management.

How much of an experience working in Europe help in terms of admission to my target schools? One of the main reasons I am considering to move is the potential impact this will have on my application and I would really appreciate any insight in this matter.

Thanks!

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by money9111 » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:07 am

Hello Fellow NYer!

IMO this is an opportunity that you need to take! Schools love to see candidates with experience abroad! I think it would only help your candidacy...not hurt it. That could be your USP and act as a differentiator for your application.

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by jon82 » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:26 am

I agree with Money - Moving to E Europe would demonstrate to the Adcom that 1) You are a team player; 2) You are not afraid to take risks; 3) You are interested in working in a multinational environment and; 4) That you have mulitnational work experience in a management/leadership role.

This sounds like an enormous opportunity that will separate you from the pack. I honestly cannot think of a professional downside. Of course, you shouldn't take professional advice from people you don't know on the internet... so consult your friends, family, co-workers and, if possible, MBA alums at your target schools.

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by money9111 » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:35 am

Hahahah @ jon82

Of course, you shouldn't take professional advice from people you don't know on the internet

are we all not family?!?!

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by Brett N » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:36 am

I think it will have a positive impact on your application for a number of reasons:

An international perspective
International work experience
Desire to live in Europe (this will help for European schools)

Some potential downsides:

New location and job will make the application process more difficult. And if you want to get accepted into those top programs, you have to take the GMAT again. This means in the next 8-11 months you will be accomplishing the GMAT (710+ score), new job, move to Europe and applications

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I would really just decide if it's the best situation for you and your career. If the answer is yes, then you should do it. Whether or not it improves your chances of getting into business school should not be a major concern since your best career moves will always improve your application.

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chrsrook: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 22; Joined: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:46 am

by chrsrook » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:50 pm

Hi Guys,

Thanks you all for your comments...much appreciated.I had almost made up my mind about taking the offer and your comments have reinforced the decision.

Thanks

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