work experience query

[CAT04]

Hi

this is my first request since i became a member ..so dont disappoint me

I would be finishing my bachelors degree in Information Science from Indraprastha University, Delhi and will pass out in June 2004.

CAT 2004 will be my second attempt.

How critical is 'work experience' factor for admission to an MBA institute?

and if it is , i would be keen to begin a short stint with a training assignment with a firm only post november 04. what options ( nature of work, kind of organisation, etc.) could i explore? ( apart from the BPO sector!)

thanks

[Hobbes]

How critical is work ex? hmmm That depends from inst to inst. If u wanna app to ISB without workex, then it wont be soo good. But at most other institutes, having work ex is +ve thing, but not having it wouldnt be -ve.

There are a lot of threads on work-ex, just try searching for them... Ur query will have a better chance of being answered if u post on the right thread.

Here are two such threads: http://www.pagalguy.com/cat/viewtopic.php?t=4645

http://www.pagalguy.com/cat/viewtopic.php?t=4667

[kaiser]

hi chechk out CoolAvenues Forums for advice

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[Muralidhar]

Hi!


I don't think work experience palys such an important role in getting into IIMs. We can see many freshers getting admitted.

[tb]

Hey frnds...
I am 2003 graduate(B.E)(ELCTRONICS N INSTRUMENTATION) HAVE NO WORK EXPERIENCE is that a -ve point for getting into iims well ders reason for not getting a job.As u can see i hold a odd degree(ELECT N INStru)where some companies specially telecom one don't entertain our c.v n some s/w company including.though some companies doesn't care about stream but in Kolkata they r few.(ONLY TCS).Now the prob isde have stopped recruiting 2003 batch as new batch is der.well wn't to give cat n crack it is this a really negtve point.PLz suggest!! I'm eagerly waiting for ur suggestion any sought of.
take care

[atnamas]

Hi

I finished my B.E. in E&C from Manipal Institute of Technology,Manipal in 2007 and then joined a IT company.I was dissappointed with the job and also with my performance in CAT 2007.

I believe I need some more focussed preparation for CAT 2008.I left my job with the IT company in Feb 2008,fulfilling all the procedures and paid the bond amount and got my release letter and service certificate.

I prepared for GMAT for a while and took it this month and managed 760/800.
I am preparing for CAT and XAT.
But I do realize that I better take up a job in the meantime.I am confused.Should I concentrate totally on my preparation,do my best and then see what happens?(If I study,I am pretty confident of doing really well) or should I take up a job and study simultaneously??How will the B schools look at my gap??Will it create a very negative impression??
Please advice.

And also,in case I don't take up a job,can I do some courses that will reduce the negative impact of the gap a liitle?If so which courses should I do?.

[puneet]

Originally Posted by atnamas

Hi

I finished my B.E. in E&C from Manipal Institute of Technology,Manipal in 2007 and then joined a IT company.I was dissappointed with the job and also with my performance in CAT 2007.

I believe I need some more focussed preparation for CAT 2008.I left my job with the IT company in Feb 2008,fulfilling all the procedures and paid the bond amount and got my release letter and service certificate.

I prepared for GMAT for a while and took it this month and managed 760/800.
I am preparing for CAT and XAT.
But I do realize that I better take up a job in the meantime.I am confused.Should I concentrate totally on my preparation,do my best and then see what happens?(If I study,I am pretty confident of doing really well) or should I take up a job and study simultaneously??How will the B schools look at my gap??Will it create a very negative impression??
Please advice.

And also,in case I don't take up a job,can I do some courses that will reduce the negative impact of the gap a liitle?If so which courses should I do?.

760 on 800 is a great score . why are you now looking at cat or xat. you can apply for MBA in US and get into a good b-school.

if you have dropped the study abroad idea, you can go for cat or xat and with prep , do well considering your gmat score. in the mean time , take up a job. a blank for couple of months will not look good and it will be a negative.

get your priorities right first as to what you really want to do and then go ahead achieving that.

[rmbt]

Originally Posted by atnamas

Hi

I prepared for GMAT for a while and took it this month and managed 760/800.
I am preparing for CAT and XAT.
But I do realize that I better take up a job in the meantime.I am confused.Should I concentrate totally on my preparation,do my best and then see what happens?(If I study,I am pretty confident of doing really well) or should I take up a job and study simultaneously??How will the B schools look at my gap??Will it create a very negative impression??
Please advice.

And also,in case I don't take up a job,can I do some courses that will reduce the negative impact of the gap a liitle?If so which courses should I do?.

AS already said by puneet , please decide, whether GMAT is more feasible for you or is it CAT?? As there is no point in putting in so much hard work,spending money and then finally not taking up anything.


Once you have decided on this, please continue on the GMAT or CAT where you can find loads of threads to help you.

All the best.

PS: Avoid reviving old dead threads as this is 4 year old.