@A_J_Sahae said:

@maidenfreak , I'd appreciate it if you didn't make sweeping statements like "they recruit only consulting roles" even with the "imo" modifier. That one line can mislead more than giving no information at all.We have had Indian IT candidates switching to investment banking, corporate strategy, marketing analytics, some rotational programs (including leadership rotational programs) and various other roles in the past. Now, I personally don't know a lot of Indians in product management roles in tech companies, but that doesn't mean there aren't any tech related roles to be found. Our technology association works hard to help you find the job you're looking for.Product manager roles are indeed tough roles to get, but one of the second years [a Chinese student] just recently got full time offers from both Google and Amazon which are some of the harder ones to crack. And there might be more offers that we are yet to hear about.Overall, Ashwin, Bay area is your best bet. But to get there, you'll need to do a lot of networking. And that is regardless of whether you're in Emory or UT. There is definitely a growing tech entrepreneurship trend in Atlanta, but I'm not sure of how that translates to job opportunities if you're an international student.And finally, please continue in the following thread:www.pagalguy.com/forums/gmat-a...This here is last year's thread.

@maidenfreak said:

@AB_88 Frankly from my experience with Goizuetta (I am pursuing prod management too and got dinged from Emory), if its an indian candidate with IT background, they recruit only consulting roles imo. I cant be sure, but its my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. As for tech, there might be a few, but the west coast would be the best. But then gain, Goizeuta career services is awesome. So you will get placed (product mangement might be a stretch anywhere in teh US). BTW check out kelley too

@maidenfreak said:

Thanks dreeemMBA, I finally managed to cut the words short Phew!! Now I have 495 words, space for 5 more!!

@maidenfreak said:

AJ, just another question that I am sure I cannot google. The essays have EXTREME word limits I mean I can hardly express my thoughts properly. How serious is the adcom about this? Like for a 500 word essay, I have written 546 words. And I dont know what to cut out !! :S:S If I cut them out it seems as though, the essay is lacking, and if I dont, am confused if the adcom is gonna be pissed Can you please let me know?

@A_J_Sahae said: GALA isn't a club. It's an experiential leadership course that second years can take. It's one of the most sought after (hence competitive) experiences in the school. It includes a two week trip to the British Virgin Islands, most of which is on a sail boat. It also includes a lot of other programming like one on one sessions with professional coaches.And students have several clubs through which we contribute to diversity. Internaitonal Business Association, South Asian Student Association, Pride Alliance are few of those. And each year has an international student rep whose job is to promote unity by various means. For example, several people are thinking about an international pot luck sometime soon. And we had some informal Chinese language classes just last week. But essentially, having just 350 people total in the two years of the FT MBA program, these things kind of just happen on their own. In just two months, I already know 90% of my batch by name. And am learning small phrases in Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. It's fun.

AJ, just another question that I am sure I cannot google. The essays have EXTREME word limits I mean I can hardly express my thoughts properly. How serious is the adcom about this? Like for a 500 word essay, I have written 546 words. And I dont know what to cut out !! :S:S If I cut them out it seems as though, the essay is lacking, and if I dont, am confused if the adcom is gonna be pissed Can you please let me know?

@A_J_Sahae said: GALA isn't a club. It's an experiential leadership course that second years can take. It's one of the most sought after (hence competitive) experiences in the school. It includes a two week trip to the British Virgin Islands, most of which is on a sail boat. It also includes a lot of other programming like one on one sessions with professional coaches.And students have several clubs through which we contribute to diversity. Internaitonal Business Association, South Asian Student Association, Pride Alliance are few of those. And each year has an international student rep whose job is to promote unity by various means. For example, several people are thinking about an international pot luck sometime soon. And we had some informal Chinese language classes just last week. But essentially, having just 350 people total in the two years of the FT MBA program, these things kind of just happen on their own. In just two months, I already know 90% of my batch by name. And am learning small phrases in Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. It's fun.

@A_J_Sahae said: Debjeet, Maidenfreak has it right. But usually just a consolidated marksheet won't do. You have to explicitly request a transcript. Mention that it is for studies abroad. Transcripts either convert your scores to a standardised GPA score or mention how to interpret scores since there was no GPA style grading in the university..

@A_J_Sahae said: Debjeet, Maidenfreak has it right. But usually just a consolidated marksheet won't do. You have to explicitly request a transcript. Mention that it is for studies abroad. Transcripts either convert your scores to a standardised GPA score or mention how to interpret scores since there was no GPA style grading in the university..

@A_J_Sahae said:

Hey, sorry for the delay in response. Lots of assignments were due the last coupla days. I was indeed from IT. I had a fair amount of client interaction and leadership opportunities and those really helped. I worked for a major American consulting company, so that brand carries forward too.And I'd advise sticking with something you both want to do and what you think you can do. It's okay to be unsure. But make sure you prioritise such that the path you're least unsure about is what you portray as your goal.

@A_J_Sahae said:

Hey, sorry for the delay in response. Lots of assignments were due the last coupla days. I was indeed from IT. I had a fair amount of client interaction and leadership opportunities and those really helped. I worked for a major American consulting company, so that brand carries forward too.And I'd advise sticking with something you both want to do and what you think you can do. It's okay to be unsure. But make sure you prioritise such that the path you're least unsure about is what you portray as your goal.

@maidenfreak said: Cool thats great to hear AJ. BTW I was wondering if you can let us know your pre MBA experience. Were you from the IT background? I am just asking, since I have been in the same background, I wanna see how much my profile fits the consulting role. As of now my storyline is marketing, and I am sticking to it. I just wanna evaluate so if I do wanna change it, I can when I get to the school (if I get the admit first and then the Visa ). Did you work for consulting companies like say SAP labs etc?

@A_J_Sahae said:

Hey there, fellow Maiden fan,Marketing as an industry typically is very difficult to get into for people who aren't native to the land. And this isn't an Goizueta-only or even a USA-only thing. Indian students usually find it easy to land either marketing analytics roles or product management roles in tech companies. But Brand Management is tough. Not to say it's impossible. It has been done before. But it's gonna be an uphill struggle, wherever you go.Let me know if you have more questions.Btw, We're gonna start a new thread for the current application year. Keep an eye out for that.

@adichandak said:

Hey, Good to see you here. Hows it going in GBS? Tell us the ground story.

Hey,

It's been a great two months in Atlanta. Block 1 exams just got over last week. Facing challenges everyday. The support system here is amazing though. Professors, admin staff, classmates all are very helpful [especially if you're planning a party ]

How're you? Did you get another admit?

@maidenfreak said: Hey I am applying for GBS, for the October 5 deadline. Does anyone have any idea about how the recruitment opportunities are for Indians, in the Marketing/Brand Management function in the Technology sector? Also, do Indians get recruited for other Marketing functions in consumer product companies as well? Can someone let me know?