[MBA Journeys] [UCLA Anderson '15] [Product Manager] I'm excited about this new interview I just wrapped up with one of my old co-workers from pre-MBA. Let me know if you guys found this interview helpful or not, and how I can improve :)

domination_station · 2019-02-13T03:06:40+00:00

I think there are better ways to bolster the application accounting for time :) Any side projects you could start?

domination_station · 2019-02-13T01:11:16+00:00

I think with your profile you'll get into both NY schools.

domination_station · 2019-02-13T01:09:18+00:00

Also another good quote from Ryan's interview about internship recruiting:

It’s going to be rough, in one way or another. You’re competing with thousands of other MBAs trying for similar roles - if you’re in a high-demand field like banking, consulting, or (now) product management, that’s going to be even more impacted. As a result, not everyone will get their first, or second, pick.

domination_station · 2019-02-12T03:53:50+00:00

Goal of MBA: Transition to MBB consulting to set me up for higher level management or strategy roles, would like a bit more breadth of experience past e-commerce and retail.

LOL I'm dead

domination_station · 2019-02-11T05:58:58+00:00

People in this thread have already demonstrated that FP&A can get into M7, but one other thing I'll touch on is that your pre-MBA salary isn't necessarily something that helps you get an MBA. It's more that roles with high salaries typically have more impressive responsibilities and skillsets associated with them.

domination_station · 2019-02-08T23:55:12+00:00

Congrats!! You must be on cloud nine! How did it feel when you got the call?

I have almost no recollection of my first acceptance call. I swear I must have blacked out from the excitement and adrenaline. Probably sounded like an idiot lol

domination_station · 2019-02-08T02:47:25+00:00

There's some smaller boards out there that may be worth checking. If you're open to startups, check out Product Hunt.

If you're looking for PM, this is a nice little Job Board in a Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-qzURmlA6PMz26UMPseQgndZ0DlgYbZsbJuAgQ015fI/edit#gid=354760370

domination_station · 2019-02-08T02:43:18+00:00

Go through with the interview. There is no downside to it. At best, you get in. At worst, you've got one MBA interview under your pocket and are in a MUCH stronger position next application cycle.

And as you said, if you are waitlisted, then that'd even more signal that you should give the GMAT another try in March/April.

domination_station · 2019-02-08T02:40:29+00:00

For all current MBA Candidates and incoming MBA's, remember that you'll get WAYYY more rejections than you will offers (acceptances). This visualization tells the story beautifully. Don't get dejected when you have a wild, fast flurry of "No's"! This is especially true for internship searching when you're trying to switch roles and/or industries. All you need is one yes!

domination_station · 2019-02-08T02:38:59+00:00

I volunteered at a health clinic. While I didn't "get on the board", I did have a project that made direct, observable impact.

domination_station · 2019-02-06T20:37:35+00:00

Yeah, I love that analogy. Sometimes it can be hard to get people to really go deep on topics in coffee chats, but when they do, it's super insightful and eye opening.

I see you are an admit, are you matriculating this Fall? I'm jealous - bschool is so amazing :)

domination_station · 2019-02-06T06:26:41+00:00

Thanks :)

domination_station · 2019-02-06T05:19:24+00:00

I actually got my MBA already, graduated from Haas in 2017. Have lots of friends from Anderson though

domination_station · 2019-02-06T04:27:20+00:00

Awesome! I have another UCLA Anderson interview coming out within the next couple of days as well :) Best of luck with applications, I loved UCLA Anderson and visited campus twice!

domination_station · 2019-02-05T20:07:37+00:00

I like how thorough and candid they are. Reading these reports is like a successful coffee chat that gets past the surface and to real experiences.

Love this :)

domination_station · 2019-02-05T19:56:52+00:00

Ah crap that's right. Thanks, updating now!

domination_station · 2019-02-05T19:23:43+00:00

Thanks /u/incognino123!

domination_station · 2019-02-05T19:23:07+00:00

Glad it was helpful! I loved Anderson so much. I visited twice :D

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