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Which Route after college should i take?

by kevinatvillanovajunk » Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:18 pm
Following graduation i have these two options open to me. Which of these two (if any) will look favorable towards getting into a top 10 MBA program within the next 4-5 years

- smale boutique asset management firm in the caymen islands
or
- finance rotational program for a decent sized healthcare/hospital organization (not F500 or anything)

I don't want to accept a job that will hinder my chances of getting into a top school. I understand there are many peices of the MBA admissions puzzle, but lets assume I have competitive (gap, gmat, ect.)

Which one should I take? personal preference is indifferent. Thank you so much.
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by ivyctor2010 » Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:06 pm
A few factors which can help you decide which job to take after graduation:

Leadership - Which of these will give you an opportunity of leading a team. You will learn a lot about leadership traits and how to manage a team. Leadership traits are always seen in a positive light by B-schools

Team building - Which of these will give you a chance to be a team player rather than just an individual contributor. A lot of learning about team dynamics is in store.

Career path - Which of them has better future opportunities for you, regardless of an MBA. Say 3 years down the line will you be holding much more opportunities, say after 5 years will you be holding a PnL responsibility after 5 years, either in same company or via a job change?

Passion - You say personal choice is indifferent but it is indeed important. If you really don't like a job you will not have stellar professional achievements.
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