I have changed 3 companies in 4 year and i am changing one more, I started my career with 8.4 LPA and now my pay is 17.5 LPA. The reason was toxic work culture, lay offs. I am into sales and key account management role. Should i do an executive MBA or should i continue corporate job in one company for a longer period of time. Please recommend. I am a masters student (MHA).

Ans: Your core area is HR/ Admin and you have a huge experience there. I suggest you do not go in for a change so late in your career. Please forward your resume through contacts and online sites and I am sure there will be people on the look out for your kind of experience! Best of luck Mr Rajesh!

Ans: Thank you for sharing your career dilemma to me. It is quite natural to feel that way when it comes to career decision that can affect your personal and professional life. It is honorable that you are looking for new opportunities & challenges through self development even with responsibilities at home.

I recommend you should join the Executive MBA program which will help to open new career opportunities in corporate world. Most of these programs focus on providing you training in strategic sales management, leadership, digital marketing, operations, and networking options along with senior leaders who are also looking for opportunities to strengthen their professional growth with others and it may help you achieve high-level positions in the future.

However, you should do extensive research on the curriculum, costs, pedagogical experience, alumni network, and placement opportunities track record ahead of choosing a particular program before making a commitment. Otherwise, the Executive MBA may not help you and you may not achieve the expected results. You can also take the initiative to engage on social networking sites like LinkedIn to interact with alumni - officials and gain insight into the value and impact of the program on your career that can help you.

To sum up, a choice of executive MBA as a path to career advancement requires a thorough assessment which should be done before you take a step forward. Having a career mentor can be very helpful as well and can be considered as one of the major factors of success on your career journey.

Ans: MBA from a good college should boost your career. It will not only help you to rise higher quickly but also give you a better pay package. Quite a few companies for promotion do give preference to people who have MBA degree.

Ans: Can try for both, 2 year MBA and 1 year MBA. Wherever you get a better college can take it up. There are students with 7 to 8 years work ex who do MBA from some of the top colleges. Doing it from some average college after 5+ years work ex is not worth it.