[rk.mba09]

Varun,
First of all I would like to emphasize that the views are my own and in no way reflect the opinion of IIMC Admission Committee.
Now, for the first answer, the obvious answer is that the Adcom looks for quality. That is why the range varies from 5.5 years to 18+ years. As far as I know, all these Adcoms have some pre-defined parameters on which they assess each of the candidates. This list of parameters is derived from their vast experience in the field. So you should show some indicators of these in your profile. These qualities can range from your leadership potential to demonstrated analytical abilities. And plus you should be clear on what you want to do in your career and how would this program help you achieve that.
-Rk

[aspirant01]

Hi guys,

I am planning to apply this year. Can anyone go through my profile and advice me if I have a good chance or not.

I am IIT Kanpur BTECH passout and have around 7 years experience which includes 2 years in europe(Germany)(worked for Largest steel industry in their simulation software department- Started as an Asscociate and then individually handled the work including interaction with client, requirement analysis and was involved in all Tech discussions with client). Worked for 2.5 years in India in IT industry with all CMM level 5 companies and held positions of Tech Lead and Project Lead.Frequently visited US during this 2.5 years on B1 visa to client locations for requirement discussions. Currently working in US since last 2 years as Tech Lead as a full time employee of a major US wireless company.

GMAT- 730

I have worked in my 7 year career in Europe, India and currently in US.
Right now I am aiming at 1 year Executive MBA program from top Indian Bschools like IIMs or ISB.
My main reason to do an executive MBA is to move up the ladder and would like to view things from a business perspective. Till Now I have been working mainly on Technical aspects of a product( which includes leading a team ) but now I would like to look at that product from a business perspective.
It will be great if you can spend a few minutes and weigh my chances.

Thanks,
Sumit Jain

[aspirant01]

Hey guys- what happened why no activity on this thread?

[nuttyvarun]

Originally Posted by rk.mba09

Varun,
First of all I would like to emphasize that the views are my own and in no way reflect the opinion of IIMC Admission Committee.
Now, for the first answer, the obvious answer is that the Adcom looks for quality. That is why the range varies from 5.5 years to 18+ years. As far as I know, all these Adcoms have some pre-defined parameters on which they assess each of the candidates. This list of parameters is derived from their vast experience in the field. So you should show some indicators of these in your profile. These qualities can range from your leadership potential to demonstrated analytical abilities. And plus you should be clear on what you want to do in your career and how would this program help you achieve that.
-Rk

Rk,
what I was essentially trying to figure out was, how much does the quality of experience matter to the adcom..??.. I mean what would be the kind of emphasis on quality/quantity ratio of an applicant, if at all... since a person with 5years exp cannot even compete with 18+ years expereinced person in lots of areas (as pointes out as range in your previous post)..

Also.. how much the extra curriculars matter..??.. does a profile with significant lateral contributions towards his/her organization and scoiety matter to adcom or are they focussing more on "masters of the field(s)" kind a profile(s)..??.. and if they do consider extra curriculars, then wat kind of extra curriculars are we talking about..??..

It would be great if you could throw some light on above mentioned 2 point.

[Surjendu]

Originally Posted by aspirant01

Hi guys,

I am planning to apply this year. Can anyone go through my profile and advice me if I have a good chance or not.

I am IIT Kanpur BTECH passout and have around 7 years experience which includes 2 years in europe(Germany)(worked for Largest steel industry in their simulation software department- Started as an Asscociate and then individually handled the work including interaction with client, requirement analysis and was involved in all Tech discussions with client). Worked for 2.5 years in India in IT industry with all CMM level 5 companies and held positions of Tech Lead and Project Lead.Frequently visited US during this 2.5 years on B1 visa to client locations for requirement discussions. Currently working in US since last 2 years as Tech Lead as a full time employee of a major US wireless company.

GMAT- 730

I have worked in my 7 year career in Europe, India and currently in US.
Right now I am aiming at 1 year Executive MBA program from top Indian Bschools like IIMs or ISB.
My main reason to do an executive MBA is to move up the ladder and would like to view things from a business perspective. Till Now I have been working mainly on Technical aspects of a product( which includes leading a team ) but now I would like to look at that product from a business perspective.
It will be great if you can spend a few minutes and weigh my chances.

Thanks,
Sumit Jain

Sumit

Your profile is good. The fact that you are from IIT Kanpur would definitely weigh in on your application. Also you have diverse multi cultural work experience which would play out in your favor. Your GMAT score is decent. Just work had on the essays. With the competition getting tougher each year you have to put your best foot forward. We have one batchmate of ours from IIT Kanpur. If you want I can hook u up with him.

---Surjendu

[sar1704]

Originally Posted by nuttyvarun

Rk,
what I was essentially trying to figure out was, how much does the quality of experience matter to the adcom..??.. I mean what would be the kind of emphasis on quality/quantity ratio of an applicant, if at all... since a person with 5years exp cannot even compete with 18+ years expereinced person in lots of areas (as pointes out as range in your previous post)..

Also.. how much the extra curriculars matter..??.. does a profile with significant lateral contributions towards his/her organization and scoiety matter to adcom or are they focussing more on "masters of the field(s)" kind a profile(s)..??.. and if they do consider extra curriculars, then wat kind of extra curriculars are we talking about..??..

It would be great if you could throw some light on above mentioned 2 point.

Hi Varun,

1. The quantity of the experience is not that important what is important is what quality of experience you have. We have many guys who have experience ranging from 6-8 years. That said, I will also like to add that,since the course has a average experience in the range of 8-10 years. One has to show good quality experience if one is at the lower end of spectrum in terms of experience

2. What matters at the end is your overall profile. Its the whole package that matters so its very difficult to quantify on each area objectively. You should strive to figure out what makes your profile stand out. e.g if you have exceptional EC, it will help you tide over a average GMAT score. similarly, if you have a exceptional GMAT score, average EC will work. That is one exceptionally good area in your application will help you in coming over deficiency in others.So work over your complete profile GMAT,EC,Interview,Application,Recommendation etc rather than individual components.

--Saurabh

[aspirant01]

Thanks surjendu.
That will be really very nice on your part if you can help me to be in contact with your IITK batchmate.
Thanks a lot.

[SauravC]

Hi,
Guys I am a current IIM C PGPEX student. Prior to joining IIMC I was working in process automation and steel industry for about 7 years.
I am a IIT Kgp Grad in Electrical.
I will be available here to help you with your Question's about PGPEX.

Saurav

[r2i2010]

Saurav, Surjendu,
Thanks for helping out on this forum. I am applying to PGPEX this summer. My profile: BTech from IITM, Ph.D. in Chem Engg in US, 5 years R&D in US, 5 publications and 2 patents. 730 in GMAT. Extra-curricular is very good. I am looking at management consulting roles post PGPEX, preferably in the energy sector. How will adcom look at my profile?

Have people from the previous batches of PGPEX joined companies in the energy sector? What is the composition of this years batch? Do most people in the current batch have a software background like the previous batches?

RS

[rk.mba09]

RS,
At the outset, your profile looks pretty competitive. I think you should try and bring out your career objectives and how PGPEX would become an enabler for that in your essays and interview.

There are people in the current batch from the energy sector as well. The current composition of the batch will be uploaded on the PGPEX website soon. Although there is a sizeable representation from IT, there are people from a host of other sectors as well. The class experience is truly enriched because of the diverse perspectives each one of us bring to the table.
-Rk