If you attended an average B-school to obtain an MBA, will that severely affect possibility for employment?

Answer 1

NO. It will NOT make you unmarketable.

What you LEARNED in B-school, and your accomplishments are what make you marketable. however, be aware that some companies with fast track executive programs hire from specific programs. If you are interested in a specific company, do some research about which MBA's they hire.

Also make sure the school is accredited - THAT is more important than the choice between a school with a big name, and a local school you choose to attend.

Answer 2

You lose out on the networking opportunities, so it will make finding a job a bit harder - if you go to a really top-notch business school, there are constant job fairs, recruitment seminars, and on-campus interviewers trying to hire new talent. It can also make your upward trek through a large corporation a lot slower - you'll have to go the "he's been a hard worker for the last 12 years" route instead of the "this kid is brilliant - look, he went to Harvard!" route. Some people who attend the expensive private programs can be a bit snobby about it :-)

However, it shouldn't affect most people who are looking for a job - 99% of people with MBAs are spending their time in various companies across the country, not golfing with Bill Gates.

Answer 3

Not usually, it may affect your ability to be hired by a major firm, but that depends upon the area/industry you are trying to work in. Most companies when asking for an MBA simply want to know that you have one and don't care where it is from.

The bigger advantage of getting your MBA from a major school is the networking that is available to you with other students, some of whom may be in very important positions later in life.

Answer 4

I doubt it. Most employers weigh a combination of characteristics to determine if you are a good match for their company. Not everyone has the opportunity to attend a top B school no matter how articulate or rich they are.

Your scholastic achievements, past professional work experience, internship opportunities, involvement in professional business organizations and your networking connections are key factors in making you look like a competitive job applicant.

I've known people who have graduated at top schools and were not able to secure a position, because they believed that all they had to prove is that they went to a top school.

Answer 5

definitely no, an MBA isn't “mandatory” for an HR interest. despite if, it is not constantly attainable from the recruiter's end to decide that actual. people sitting on the interview panel want some thing considerable to base their determination on and this is basically reasons why they choose for to bypass with the aid of valid records. In this form of undertaking, an MBA degree proves clever. Having mentioned so, you need to additionally understand the reality that it is not each thing. sturdy journey nevertheless counts, a minimum of for good agencies.

Answer 6

No - I'd say that 90% of B-school students are attending an average university. Remember - The richest Americans didn't get that way by attending name brand universities.

Answer 7

As long as you graduated with good grades it doesn't matter if you went to a prestigious university or just a local one. Remember, it's the quality of you as a professional they're looking at. Not the school, unless it's harvard.

Answer 8

Depends on the company you'll apply in. Some companies don't dwell on schools, but experience and skills of the applicant.

Answer 9

Not severely affect it. If you develop good skills then you will be fine wherever and whatever you do.

Answer 10

Is there a place to put your GPA on a resume?