Hi experts,
Now that I've gotten the test out of the way, it's time to begin phase 2. I would love your insight on my chances for a successful admission, and thanks for your help (it is kind of long).
Bio
- Age 29, male - Canadian of Korean heritage based in Toronto
Experience
- 3.5 years; in marketing, with specialization in advertising, digital marketing, and public relations.
- 3 jobs; first at a well-known ad agency working on a large Canadian bank account, and then each successive position client-side. Currently working for a B2B financial services firm started by 2 of Canada's largest banks. The company is the market leader in Canada, and 5th largest in the world.
- Though being labeled a job hopper is a concern, I can explain with confidence that with each position I've gained skills in different areas that someone looking to be a manager in this field should have. Plus, I was at each position for at least a year, and one of the position was a 12-month fixed term contract.
GMAT
720 (48/41) Nov '11 - previous attempt in Mar '10 was 610
Education
- B. Comm - Marketing major / MIS minor - Concordia University in Montreal
- GPA 3.41 - graduated "with Distinction" (similar to "cum laude" in US)
- Post-grad diploma in advertising from a school probably unknown to those outside Canada
- Certificate in Public Relations from University of Toronto
Extra-curricular
- Undergrad: VP marketing for marketing student association, VP communications for a conference on sustainable business practices, and Team manager for Entrepreneurship student organization.
- Have placed several 1st places in academic business case competitions - in both marketing and MIS.
- For last 3 years, co-chair for Relay For Life planning committee for Canadian Cancer Society.
- Community support committee at current job
Misc.
- Fluent in Korean; grew up in Korea until 12 -Â being 'international' is a part of my identity.
As for my shortlist, I'm looking strictly at UK-based programs. Since my gmat turned out better than expected, I'm including LBS (which I'm beginning to secretly obsess about!)
- LBS
- Cass
- Imperial
- Said or Judge (I would prefer a London-based program)
Career goals post MBA
- Continue career in financial services marketing (retail banking). My goal is to work for one of the big four banks in the UK.
Merci!
Now that I've gotten the test out of the way, it's time to begin phase 2. I would love your insight on my chances for a successful admission, and thanks for your help (it is kind of long).
Bio
- Age 29, male - Canadian of Korean heritage based in Toronto
Experience
- 3.5 years; in marketing, with specialization in advertising, digital marketing, and public relations.
- 3 jobs; first at a well-known ad agency working on a large Canadian bank account, and then each successive position client-side. Currently working for a B2B financial services firm started by 2 of Canada's largest banks. The company is the market leader in Canada, and 5th largest in the world.
- Though being labeled a job hopper is a concern, I can explain with confidence that with each position I've gained skills in different areas that someone looking to be a manager in this field should have. Plus, I was at each position for at least a year, and one of the position was a 12-month fixed term contract.
GMAT
720 (48/41) Nov '11 - previous attempt in Mar '10 was 610
Education
- B. Comm - Marketing major / MIS minor - Concordia University in Montreal
- GPA 3.41 - graduated "with Distinction" (similar to "cum laude" in US)
- Post-grad diploma in advertising from a school probably unknown to those outside Canada
- Certificate in Public Relations from University of Toronto
Extra-curricular
- Undergrad: VP marketing for marketing student association, VP communications for a conference on sustainable business practices, and Team manager for Entrepreneurship student organization.
- Have placed several 1st places in academic business case competitions - in both marketing and MIS.
- For last 3 years, co-chair for Relay For Life planning committee for Canadian Cancer Society.
- Community support committee at current job
Misc.
- Fluent in Korean; grew up in Korea until 12 -Â being 'international' is a part of my identity.
As for my shortlist, I'm looking strictly at UK-based programs. Since my gmat turned out better than expected, I'm including LBS (which I'm beginning to secretly obsess about!)
- LBS
- Cass
- Imperial
- Said or Judge (I would prefer a London-based program)
Career goals post MBA
- Continue career in financial services marketing (retail banking). My goal is to work for one of the big four banks in the UK.
Merci!
