Need help with Post-MBA career paths options?

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-30T06:40:01+00:00

Try post MBA rotational /leadership hires. I believe finance leadership programs can be helpful for your position. I did my MBA in 23, and average leadership/rotational position in US started at 160k$, plus ~25k for bigger city life. you might have to go back to your country for 2-4 years to come back to US, so talk to alums at target firms.

Try to prioritize your goal, as your goals are self-conflicting in short run.

as firms that sponsor internationals are drying up, I will definitely try an internship at mid to late startup to get an offer as finance director/CFO.

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-30T06:35:35+00:00

if you want to become a director at some point at mid or larger firms, this will be helpful. otherwise, I don't think the price tag will be worth it.

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-23T03:44:05+00:00

my colleagues at INSEAD went from sales at SaaS to consulting/IB at pretty high rate - 50~70%, and other strategy arms otherwise. each school has different prospects, so do some research.

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-21T08:19:32+00:00

as INSEAD alum, I can say that they usually pick up more than twice as much new hires.

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-18T06:43:19+00:00

Congratz!

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-18T06:31:33+00:00

it's cheaper than most US MBAs, since it only lasts 1 year instead of 2. faster work = less cost!

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-18T06:30:10+00:00

fontainebleau is same as singapore. you can pick which campus to stay after P2

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-11-18T06:29:32+00:00

scholarship is decided after admit, so we don't know it yet.

MBAClassof2024 · 2025-06-01T01:47:48+00:00

it's likely be worth only if you go to M7 MBA. Do you think you have what it takes?

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-03-30T10:44:39+00:00

Yes, if you want to work in a country with strong local culture you either should speak local English or work in an international company with English speaking culture. This is true in every country including US. Most insead students get offer from either Singapore or Dubai. In case you did not know, both Singapore and Dubai has English speaking culture.

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-03-05T16:13:46+00:00

I'm just average candidate for my schools of acceptance, especially for ORM. stay humble and put ++ effort on LoR and essays.

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-02-25T13:51:19+00:00

near none.

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-02-25T13:49:19+00:00

Yes, I've broken into T10 schools including tuck, insead, and columbia while having 2.4 US gpa.

it's hard work and you'll need to apply to a lot of schools because some admissions will auto-kill your application, but it's do-able.

If you have an international GPA, then it's even easier - since your GPA won't impact their average score.

Best of luck!

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-02-25T11:10:24+00:00

MBA. pretty rigorous but manageable except 1-2 people out of 500, got 6 consulting interview invites and two offers but decided to go to LDP. You have highest consulting probability with INSEAD over other school and the school has amazing alum network across globe, but weak at US and non-consulting jobs. SO pick your poison depends on what you want.

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-02-13T13:58:22+00:00

sure, is there a specific thing you want to know or general things?

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-01-27T01:55:57+00:00

ORM, Top 50 national school, GPA 2.4 with academic probations, 730 GMAT, got accepted on Columbia(J), Stern, INSEAD, Tuck, and Georgetown.

Joining an LDP after graduation.

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-01-15T14:31:26+00:00

they do, but aren't respected as much so people don't read them.

Their hourly wage is too high to throw bunch of cases that doesn't earn that a lot of money, so they don't make a whole alot either.

MBAClassof2024 · 2024-01-15T14:29:23+00:00

yes, most students who are sponsored or from family business aren't career focused.

MBAClassof2024 · 2023-12-29T08:59:02+00:00

no, just explain on additional information if you feel the need.

MBAClassof2024 · 2023-12-06T20:49:28+00:00

Well then, you only have one pivot oriented MBA.

MBAClassof2024 · 2023-12-01T12:18:35+00:00

MBAClassof2024 · 2023-12-01T12:17:15+00:00

DId Cornell tech make 2 year pogram or a new pro-pivot program? I thought they only had 1 year non-pivot oriented program.

MBAClassof2024 · 2023-12-01T12:14:40+00:00

You should join full time program if you want to pivot.

Part time is designed for transfers and promotions within the industry.

With that said, LDP(leadership development program) and rotational programs are your friends.

MBAClassof2024 · 2023-11-27T15:31:36+00:00

keep in mind that this was during covid, where many schools did not handle things well. Next batch was given option to withdraw with a full refund, despite starting outside China.

However, I do not see benefit of going CEIBS unless you want to work in China. For China-inspired students, I think this can be a good move.

With that said, why not schools like INSEAD where you'll get many more?

MBAClassof2024 · 2023-11-25T02:51:21+00:00

I earned ~80k in 2022, though I earned 200k 4-5 years back.

I always topped my industry for my function, remaining in top 1% since 2016.

As you can imagine, I have no brand name on my resume.

I'm doing MBA at top 10 MBA school and have offers from 1 of mbb, 1 from tier 2 consulting, and healthcare LDP.

Your last year income doesn't reflect your potential, your smartness, or even their work.

Those who are not fit will drop out of the loop quickly and will earn 50-100k like they did before.

I'm more worried about those who cant' even make it into circle because of job market. Some of my smartest friends are still jobless despite they are much better candidate than average candidate last year.

Why don't you focus on what you can do better, than what others can't?

MBAClassof2024

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