Hey there,

We get this question a lot - effectively, "what'll adcoms think of ____". That isn't the best way to think of things. Instead, what do YOU want? Do you want to make a shift from engineering to marketing / advertising? Is that something you're passionate about? Is that something you would like to continue in and an MBA would make sense? Then your story will come together - it's just a question of showing the adcom why you did something.

As for a small company - no, there's nothing wrong with a small company. Size is relative. Marketing and advertising is a fairly fragmented industry. There aren't a ton of large players out there and, while acquisitions are on the rise, that's bound to stay that way for some time. So if you're comparing the size of the new company to your existing company, that isn't an apples to apples comp. So keep that in mind. At the end of the day, you don't want to go TOO small but what too small is varies. Generally, smaller companies can give you a level of scope and impact a big company generally can't. It could be a great shift especially if it's a field you want to stay in and want to get your hands into as many activities as possible in a short time!

Not everyone is lucky enough to land the job they want right after they graduate. Even fewer are brave enough to course correct when they realize it. That's a story right there.

Good luck!

Bhavik