How do I justify a gap of 3 years after my MBA in government job interviews?
I am not sure about the kind of position you are going to apply for.If I were you and asked to justify the gap my answer would have been very simple -Sir,I was preparing for IAS/UPSC examination.Good Luck!If you are in need of a professional help in rewriting your resume please do check us out at Contact - Free Sample Resume
At a dead end job 2 years out of school. Go for an MBA?
You did not give enough information. What is your field? How qualified are you? Do you like what you do-just not where you work? But to answer your question: If you like what you do, just not where you do it. And assuming you have the time, money and other resources to quit your job and get the MBA in 2 years (as opposed to night school or correspondence while working full time), then you will have a hard time capitalizing on your MBA (it will depend on where you go to school-as a MBA from Harvard is much more valuable than one from Phoenix College). If you hate your job, then be patient and wait for an opportunity with other companies. Go out and meet others that do what you do in other companies, or join associations and meet others from other parts of the country. Find out who is hiring or not. Find out the good companies to work for and then target them in the good areas to work. A MBA is only as good at the company that is willing to pay you more $$$ for it. It has been my observation that the MBA is equal to about 5 years of experience. I would rather hire somebody with 5 working years than a kid fresh out of college. Most of the people that I hired straight out of college washed out within 2-3 years in the environmental consulting field (for the company I worked for - believe me, it was not a great place to work). Most of them were disallusioned by how it was our job to protect the industry from the regulators. They thought they were helping industry get away with breaking the law and most of the activists were culled quickly.
I'm 25. I failed to pursue my graduation degree. What can I do for better career prospects?
First thing first, you have to complete your graduation. In today's world, one find it very difficult or next to impossible to get any job without being a graduate. Yeah, you can pursue a business, but that too requires some amount of knowledge to get through...and not to mention the strenuous work involved.1) So, my advice will be complete your graduation starting now. So 3 years from now, you will only be 28 or 29. It may seem to be a big number for some, but believe be you will be at par with majority of individuals in the country, who are trying hard years after their graduation to get a job.And during your graduation time, make it a point to start your preparation for the government exams by practicing Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude & Comprehension (which are common in almost all exams). There are many exams which have age limit of 30 or above, so don't think you will be ineligible for those exams. But make sure, that you nail those exams soon after completing your graduation, because the more time it takes, the more frustrated you become. 2) If you don't wan't to get into govt. jobs, you can easily apply in any of the private companies (through reference or self application), who require graduates for their jobs. Don't expect it to be a high paying great work job, but in time (2-3 yrs) you will be in a decent pedestal. Not to mention, the MBA degree you will acquire during that working period which will further boost your chances for a better work & life. 3) And last not but not least, if above remedies are not appealing to you then start learning to Code (Computer Programs). Start by basic language and then gradually move up to higher level languages. It will take some time, but eventually you will become a programmer or a developer, which many companies will find appealing. (But you will have to be on top of your game, since you will be dealing the problem of not having a BCA, MCA, engineering degree...blah blah blah). So as you can see, there is still a good amount of time left for you to make something big of yourself. But it all depends on your actions and state of mind. If you believe you can do it, and willing to put in effort.... there is no force in this world which can stop you from accomplishing your goals. As fortune only favors the brave.
Should I go for an MBA after 3 years of work experience in TCS? I am no longer interested in IT jobs, but by the time I am admitted next year, I will have 3 years work experience. Will I be at a disadvantage if I do an MBA after that much experience?
Brother, first of all, no need to be depressed. You are already having a decent job that many people aspire for. So no need to feel sad about it. If you do not feel that your current job is matching your aspirations, then you can go for MBA. It would give you an opportunity to change your work profile and role while giving a boost to your career as well.Regarding the fact that you will be at a disadvantage for doing an MBA after 3 years of work experience, it is not so. I have colleagues with more than 4 years of work ex and they are doing really well.In MBA, you may go for any stream that interests your. Here are some general choices-If you take Finance, you may go into a wide range of roles like investment banking, corporate treasury, wealth management, asset management, equity research, corporate finance, treasury etc to name a few.If you want to contribute to making of a product or an idea, you may want to go into marketing which can give you roles as a marketing/sales/product manager looking after a particular area or a product as a whole.Operations is a field that you may consider if you like planning/optimisation of the supply chain/logistics/procurement etc.If you are looking to interacting with the employees, responsible for hiring/training and development, go for HR.I have just covered the basic roles for the generic MBA specializations. There are many more roles and many more specializations offered.People with high work experience are demanded by consulting companies as they have a greater overview of business than their colleagues with lesser experience and can contribute more. So you can look into that as well once you join the course.As for not being able to crack IIMs- first of all, there are many institutes that offer good quality education and good placements apart from the IIMs. So no need to worry on that front. Also, you can not say unless you give it a try. And with enough hard work and dedication, it is not impossible. So work hard and you will be able to join a good B-school. A suggestion- work on the cliched questions of Why MBA and Why this specialization(the intended specialization that you opt for, not necessarily your final one) and prepare good answers for them.All the best!!
Should I get my MBA right after my undergraduate program?
No, for one thing, the better programs wont even accept anyone without work experience unless they show commitment towards an academic career, to which it's okay not to have work experience. Second, you wont appreciate nor understand the managerial ideas behind what an MBA focuses on. A lot of it is about organizational topics. But you have no idea how organizations run if you've never been employed in one. Likewise, you wont understand budgetary, marketing, or other ideas other than what you've learned in a classroom, which is very shallow. Third, an MBA without work experience can be dangerous. Employers either see you as too afraid to enter the real world, or they see you as overqualified for the entry level positions you apply for, but underqualified for any mid level position. The result is that you'll have a vigorously difficult time finding work.
Is it better to go to graduate school right after college or get a job first?
graduate school first because you don't want to have to worry about juggling a job with your studies. Also if yuo get a job first chances are that although you say you will go back, it is unlikely you will end up going back for the degree.
I have got a job at sundaram fasteners and Ln'T...which do i take considering my dreams to pursue an MBA too.
There are many ways to get an MBA. To find a suitable MBA program consult the Official MBA Guide, a free public service that lists over 1,000 programs and allows you to find those that best suit your criteria. You may find that on line programs or distance learning programs are most suitable, or you may want to attend a part-time program in your area. If you have management experience an executive MBA may be best.
Is it a wise decision to pursue MS after 4 years of work experience?
I'm in the same boat as you, only difference being that I am yet to start gathering some work experience. Here's my analysis: It surely can't hurt, especially if you do it from a good place. We're in a skill based industry, and thats been the sole basis of your hiring. An MS will refine your skills and broaden your knowledge, which can only make you more productive.Downside, however, is that the kind of jobs open prior an MS and after an MS seem to be exactly the same. So if you expect to get a different or a "better" job post MS, I won't be so sure. Had you been talking about an MBA, or an MS in a different or specialized field, it might still have made a difference. In technology, not having an MS or a PhD is rarely a barrier to career growth.If your reason, thus, is career growth, an MS might not do too much for you and you should seek growth within the industry - or even the company. Amazon is a great company (possibly one of the top soft-dev recruiters in India at the moment), so I fail to see how an MS would aid in career-growth within the same line of work.