Hi,
I studied MBA for 2 years from 2005-2007 and then couldn't complete my MBA due to some medical problem. In late 2007 when I was okay, I joined a mid-sized market research firm as that firm was okay with graduates as well. I was working there for some time then shifted to another company in 2010, then a third company in 2011 and worked there until 2016. All through this, my work was above average, and hence nobody asked me for an MBA certificate, and all through I was working based on my graduation (engineering) degree only. In between (in 2011), the MBA college I passed from got derecognized by AICTE and was closed. Hence, there is no way I can complete my MBA now. However, if I want to include it in the future, what should I do?
a) Studied MBA but didn't pass - mention it in CV?
b) Mention MBA completed in 2007 and explain that I have not passed it during the interview (first round)?
c) Do not mention MBA at all?
I am personally not in favor of option (c) as I do not want those 2 years of study to go to waste. Please advise.
Thanks.
From India, Bengaluru
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I studied MBA for 2 years from 2005-2007 and then couldn't complete my MBA due to some medical problem. In late 2007 when I was okay, I joined a mid-sized market research firm as that firm was okay with graduates as well. I was working there for some time then shifted to another company in 2010, then a third company in 2011 and worked there until 2016. All through this, my work was above average, and hence nobody asked me for an MBA certificate, and all through I was working based on my graduation (engineering) degree only. In between (in 2011), the MBA college I passed from got derecognized by AICTE and was closed. Hence, there is no way I can complete my MBA now. However, if I want to include it in the future, what should I do?
a) Studied MBA but didn't pass - mention it in CV?
b) Mention MBA completed in 2007 and explain that I have not passed it during the interview (first round)?
c) Do not mention MBA at all?
I am personally not in favor of option (c) as I do not want those 2 years of study to go to waste. Please advise.
Thanks.
From India, Bengaluru
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Nobody has any interest in knowing how many years you have wasted or not. If you don't have the certificate, you need not mention it in your profile. During the interview, you can verbally explain that you studied for an MBA for two years but were unable to complete it due to a medical problem.
From India, Mohali
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Many of them are still working in HR from an engineering background. Don't worry, there are many companies that hire candidates with knowledge and experience. Just be honest about your situation. Just like your past companies, other companies will hire you and may not ask or require you to have a master's in MBA.
In India, companies require degrees and references rather than real-time knowledge and skills. Only the political category follows this trend. However, in America, you can complete your graduation whenever you are interested and free to study. Studies should not have age criteria.
From India, Hyderabad
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In India, companies require degrees and references rather than real-time knowledge and skills. Only the political category follows this trend. However, in America, you can complete your graduation whenever you are interested and free to study. Studies should not have age criteria.
From India, Hyderabad
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Qualification is something that shows what you have learned through books and courses. Experience and skills acquired speak to what you can actually do. Be the confident personality to offer the best of your skills and experience to corporate Inc. However, I suggest keeping learning and adding value.
From India, Vadodara
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