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Should I take the Wipro job, focus on MBA prep, or choose a different path?

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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Jul 06, 2024

Patrick Dsouza is the founder of Patrick100.
Along with his wife, Rochelle, he trains students for competitive management entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test, the Xavier Aptitude Test, Common Management Admission Test and the Common Entrance Test.
They also train students for group discussions and interviews.
Patrick has scored in the 100 percentile six times in CAT. He achieved the first rank in XAT twice, in CET thrice and once in the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test.
Apart from coaching students for MBA exams, Patrick and Rochelle have trained aspirants from the IIMs, the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and the S P Jain Institute of Management Studies and Research for campus placements.
Patrick has been a panellist on the group discussion and panel interview rounds for some of the top management colleges in Mumbai.
He has graduated in mechanical engineering from the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. He has completed his masters in management from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.... more

Asked by Anonymous - Jul 05, 2024Hindi

Certainly! Here's a brief summary to ask for advice from a career coach: --- Subject: Seeking Career Guidance for MBA Aspirations and Current Job Opportunity Dear [Career Coach's Name], I am in need of your guidance regarding my career path and MBA aspirations. Here’s a brief summary of my situation: 1. Current Opportunity: - Recently shortlisted for a Process Associate (Non-Voice) position at Wipro with a monthly salary of ?12.5k. - Night shift work (5:30 pm - 3 am or 6 pm - 4 am), with 7 months of mandatory training and no leaves except for medical emergencies. - Further selection stages include typing test, CBT-based analytical test, final interview, document upload, background verification, and drug test. - Considering if I should take this job, especially with my interest in sales, marketing, and management fields. 2. Academic Background: - 10th: 54.71% - 12th: 51.17% - B.Com: 73.52% - Attempted CAT and other MBA entrance exams for the past 2 years but haven’t achieved desired results. 3. Current Concerns: - My father, 51, is the sole breadwinner facing health and work-related stress. He strongly encourages me to pursue an MBA. - Worried about my below-average academic profile affecting MBA admissions and placements, especially since many companies have a 60% minimum eligibility criteria. - If I join Wipro, balancing job responsibilities with MBA exam preparation might be challenging. Key MBA exams (CAT, NMAT, SNAP, XAT, MAH CET, CMAT) will accept work experience till July 31, 2024. - Considering various options like full-time preparation, pursuing sales/marketing roles, PGDB in banking, digital marketing courses, or attempting government exams. 4. Career Path Considerations: - Without MBA: Potential growth at Wipro to roles like Senior Process Associate, Team Lead, and Manager over the next 10 years. - With MBA: Fast-tracked entry into management roles post-MBA, leading to higher salary and executive positions in the long term. I am currently confused about whether to take the Wipro job, find a role more aligned with my interests, or focus solely on MBA preparation. I would greatly appreciate your advice on the most practical and strategic path forward, considering my circumstances and long-term goals. Thank you for your time and guidance. Best regards, Chiranjit --- This summary includes all relevant details and should help the career coach provide you with informed advice.

Ans: You mentioned that you are interested in Sales / Marketing whereas the role in Wipro is Operations with night shift and low pay. Would recommend you to look at jobs that you are interested in so that you can perform well and grow. Simultaneously start preparing for MBA entrance exams. You would face some issue with placements or getting into a college due to academics, but if you can get admission into a good college, chances of getting a good job post MBA would be higher.

Asked on - Jul 06, 2024 | Answered on Jul 08, 2024

Subject: Seeking Guidance on Career Path and MBA Preparation Dear Patrick Dsouza, I appreciate your previous advice on focusing on jobs that align with my interests in Sales/Marketing. However, I am facing challenges in finding a suitable job in these fields, particularly in FMCG. Given this situation, I have opted for an easily available opportunity at Wipro as a Process Associate. Here’s my dilemma: 1. **Job Search vs. MBA Preparation**: - Should I continue searching for a job in Sales/Marketing while preparing for MBA entrance exams? - Is it advisable to prepare solely for MBA entrance exams this year without taking up any job? 2. **Current Job Opportunity**: - Should I accept the Wipro job despite it not aligning with my interests, to gain work experience and manage expenses for B-school applications and entrance exams? 3. **Backup Plan**: - In case I am unable to achieve a 99+ percentile in the exams, having a job would serve as a backup. Should I prioritize securing a job for this reason? My ultimate goal is to secure admission into a top-tier MBA program, but I am also concerned about maintaining financial stability and having a backup plan. Your guidance on whether to take the Wipro job, continue searching for a Sales/Marketing role, or focus entirely on MBA preparation would be immensely helpful. Thank you for your time and advice.

Ans: Can do this: continue searching for a job in Sales/Marketing while preparing for MBA entrance exams. As your focus is on getting into top college, put extra focus on preparing for entrance exams.