ISB and Younger Applicant

As a younger applicant (anywhere between 2 and 3 years of work experience), your application needs to demonstrate accelerated career progression, leadership and professional maturity. One method of demonstrating professional maturity is by showing very clear career goals – you have to convince the admissions committee that you are looking at pursuing a management education so early in your career – simply because your career goals require a thorough understanding of management concepts at this point. Accelerated career progression by highlighting participation in cross-functional activities and through awards and achievements that you’ve earned at work. Your recommenders will also need to play an important role in endorsing your career accomplishments. Leadership can be demonstrated by taking on initiatives at work and outside work – like perhaps starting a language club at work or creating a knowledge repository. Considering your relatively brief career span – participation in leadership activities at the undergraduate level will also be paramount.

For a detailed analysis on how to improve your candidacy as a younger applicant, please contact us on thinkisb@gmail.com or call us at 9010917222