First Job Choice for BSchool: Engineering or IT Consultant

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Hi Everyone,

I'm a senior graduating from a top engineering university with an Mechanical Engineering background.

I'm currently fielding offers to go to Accenture as a Systems Integration Analyst and to Petroleum companies (Chevron, Exxon) as an engineer.

I am trying to think ahead and see what would prepare me best for a top 15 business school down the line.

I haven't thought to if I want to do consulting post MBA or just management in an tech firm, but the MBA is for certain in my career pathway.

I am not too sure of how an SI Analyst or an Engineer would look to a business school (with all extra curriculums and GMAT aside).

If anyone has any insight or opinons, i would really appreciate it.

Thank you!
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by Jon@Admissionado » Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:04 am
Well, look, I always tell people, you choose your job for your job, and not for your MBA. After all you ain't gonna take 20K less and less responsibility, just because it's perceived as slightly better for your MBA!!!
Anyhow, I find two things: First (especially since you have two very strong offers) most jobs can work. Second, that you are more likely to succeed in the job that INTERESTS you the most... so maybe go with that.
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