Ethical Issue at work: how can I explain in my application?

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hmgp22: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 36; Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:15 pm

by hmgp22 » Thu Dec 19, 2013 12:34 pm

To make a long story short, I am currently working on a side project for the CEO of a publicly traded company and they asked me to do something that is not exactly illegal, but definitely on the gray side. I do not want to be involved in such gray matters and do not want to carry on with their orders. As a result of this, I have a feeling I will be terminated and have to start my career from scratch. To make matters worse, I am not officially employed by the the company (everything was done orally and not on contract.)

Can I somehow explain this situation and its terrible effects on my career trajectory in my MBA application through an essay?

Source: Beat The GMAT — The Application Process | Thu Dec 19, 2013 12:34 pm

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by CriticalSquareMBA » Fri Dec 20, 2013 10:46 am

Hi there,

This is perhaps not best discussed on an open forum. I'd be happy to help you but I'd suggest you send me a private message instead.

Cheers!

Bhavik

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