Hey Frens,

I know some senior brothers and sisters who did MBA couldnt find any job.. and are piling up the classes to maintain F1 status.

1. Why is one not being able to land on job after MBA ?

2. Does the subject in which you graduate is very important in context of finding job ?

3. What do you think is the subject wiht most scope in US ? (Plain MBA, Accounting concentration and or CPA,comuter related...)

4. From what time is it best for job hunting like which sem or after grad ?

5.What is the safest way to ensure job after graduation ?

I hope answers to these question will be very helpful for someone like me.. who is unknown about job market. Also may be  experience from Grad folks out there who had passed  through similar blues situation and finally got job is also equally appreciated !!

Ofcourse just having MBA is not going to land you a job, you need have some special skills too.

This is a very good question and I am also looking for the answer.

I believe these days degree counts less than work experience. If you already have 4/5 years of experience, then MBA is something that can add some value for your promotion or career upgrade. I think, rather than just getting higher degree its better to get job and some relevant experience.

Getting job in decent company is not that easy, unless its some fake Indian Consutling Companies. In order to get job also require experience, so its kinda dead lock for freshers. Either IT or Business, Account or Economics we need to be lil street smart. May be twick your resume lil bit, or some experience from back home, as long as you can defend it. 

I don't think its that hard , but definately need extra effort.  

Don't work hard ...work smart!!! 

If you want to be an expert on a specific topic - got to grad school else there is no point.
I can tell you onething for sure grad shool will not make you wiser or intelligent but it will surely kill your time . And hey is'nt that what you people are asking ? How to kill time . Going to gradschool its just another option to kill time... Hang out , party..no tention..but it will come back again after graduation.
Pursue your careers, interests, dreams- don't just look for a job . Because job is a job..and it is called  Zagir  - ja ani gir .
Opportunities people , Opportunities ...Dubai, India , China  that's where the money is.

DUKE, you say opportunities in Dubai, India, China??  So, why are you still here in the good ol' US of A??  Man, can belives the hypocrisy that exists in some peep's statements.  LMFAO

Sampada, in regards to an MBA: Know this fact before even deciding to pursue 2 years of rigorous academia or you will be wasting the prime years of your lives on some futile cause.  Listen, You do not get an MBA to look for a job but rather you make the job seek your MBA.  Getting an MBA is not like an undergrad degree which you can get from any accredited institute out there.  If wanting to pursue the MBA, you should make it a point to attend a top-tier school that is more likely to get you hired into your field of choice (the higher a university is ranked, the better it is).  Also, most peeps I know here at work who undertake the decision to slog it through an MBA have more than just an agenda of completing their degree and getting A's in classes...They're using the program as an alternative to networking with other like minded professionals.  You'll probably meet a lotta working professionals in every MBA program and they should be used as a key to your success.  Like the old adage goes, "Its not what you know...It's WHO you know!!"

Be hungry and willing to snatch a bite off whatever you feel you have a right to.  There is no room for being intimidated for the ones gunning to reach the pinnacle.  If so, regret forever!!

I agree with samsara.  it is very important to get MBA from top tier school.  I have seen lot of MBA graduates who are jobless or getting less than 35K per year.  If you can get into top tier, you might get hired even before you graduate with very high salary.  Most of the top school require working experience after your undergrad degree.  also, getting great GPA by taking easy classes in easy school is not very impressive.  I also realized that work will teach us a lot and work experience is a great asset even if you want to pursue higher degree later. 

By the way, MBA or MA (economics) is better ?

MBA if you're planning to work right after...MA if you have plans for a Ph.D later (as most departments allow you to get into their Ph.D programs if you do really well in your MA).  Both are equally as efficient...Once again, depends totally on which school you go to.

I just read the topic => Grad Study Vs Job. Doesnt matter what subject you take, US job marked is enormous. Its kind an ocean. Ocean has a lot of fish doesnt mean you can catch one when you jump into it. If you have a good net, offcourse you can get one. Shoot the market with skill, anyone can get a job. Here skill means job scoring skill.

What should one do who graduated with a horrible undergrad gpa, managed to go to a grad school ( not top tier) of MBA and graduates with a good gpa... ?

He/she has been redeemed.  However, I wouldn't hire him/her into my group if I were a hiring manager.  As an adult or anyone over 20, Messing up once is a big enough risk that really cannot be justified especially when a lot is at stake and one small mistake can lead to an unprecendented catastrophe (depends on which dept./firm/industry).

I agree with Samsara

It's  few of us that can get the MBA from the elite school, rest is nothing of a value. It's better to get job experience after undergrad than to go for MBA from a crappy school. I've had friends who approched the MBA program in those Ivys, they were just turn down saying "Get a Job and some xperience and then come back". Yea, you can tweak your resume from the Dhoti Consultant, but not everybody is a crook.

Thanks so much for everyone for the wonderful suggestion. Each and everyone of yours suggestion counts a lot to frens like me.

I did my undergraduate from Nepal ( 4 yrs) and Got into good school for MBA in US( I think )( I had a yrs working experience in Bank, pretty good GPA also GMAT & IBT score).

 I dont know from when I should start seeking for job..! Do you think its better to be in contact with dhotis from the very beginning or from when shall I start seeking for job ?? I am an accounting Major and have pretty good Computer background too !

Sampada

I think developing a good skill set (Learning some computer programs, getting certifications) and developing your communication skills is vital. Having these two things is better getting than a kickass GPA (but nothing to show for it). One way to navigate around the Desi Consultancy business is to try and get an internship. I know its an ominous and frustrating process, but if you can land one, your chances of obtaining a direct job sky rocket considerably.
In the end if nothing turns up, I have heard there are some Dalals in NY and Texas who'll get you married to a black/Hispanic girl  and you then can get your PR. It costs about $9000 dollars re.

Since you are doing MBA (Accounting) from good school and also have good computer background, try intership in BIG 4 ( KPMG, Earnest & Young, Deloitte, Pricewaterhouse Coopers). But think twice before applying in these.

Be in touch with your Professors. Visit your professors frequently during their office hours. They can be the best reference, if you have no job experience in USA. Also, talk to your professors, if they know about any job openings in your field. Most of them have a good contact with companies.

Me and my friend did our undergrad from average university with appx. 3.3 GPA. Got job offers in one of the best places through professor's references.

Good Luck

 

Ashi,

Congrats.. and Thanks Too .

Sampada

What a cheap idea!

It's better to get GC from dhotis than a fraud marriage.U never know,u might get caught if ur sun and moon are off the orbit.

Heard that a Phillipino Dr. with 2000 patients in US is being deported after 20 yrs since he did something fraud while applying for his visa .

But before going to dhotis,why not try in a decent american company?Looks like most of the guys  & girls here in sajha are too young to divert their mind elsewhere .Just focus yourself,have patience,open your eyes wide and act smart.Work hard and party less :-)

Just my two cents!!

I dont want to be legal here through some illegal means, yet I just want to make sure that I'll have the job afret my grad !

Nothing is certain in US... except TAX and DEATH 

 

 what you can you can do...is hard work and believe in god !! RAMA RAMA PRAVU PRAVU

Sampu

Sampu,

ho ho testai garnu parcha! In the end there is no substitute for achieving your goals through prudent means!!

I was just throwing it out there, if some people were looking to circumvent around the idea of going through the trauma of looking for a job. You know Sampu, not everybody has it the way they plan it out to be. Some people in unfortunate scenarios might have juggernaut debts/criminal convictions to be content with, which exacerbates the possibilities going back home or getting a job. Everybody is faced with thier own constraints and we as fellow brethren should try to help people out.

My 2 grands!!