Choosing between two job offers before MBA, which is better ?
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to decide between two job offers (the current job vs the new offer) and would really appreciate some perspective. Given that I'm going to apply for the first round this year, I want to maximize my chances to M7 MBA programs (internationals)
Option 1: (current, Been here for 8 months)
- Strategy assistant to the boards
- Company: a corporate venture, 2M$ in funding, owned by a Family Office, telecom sector
- Basically, I have been working for the Family Office from the pre-revenue stage to define growth strategy, define M&A synergies across the group, etc.
- Pros: Some interesting stories to say about (for essays), including leading massive teams with 75+ stakeholders, engaging at national levels on the latest technologies, close involvement with the C-xecs (for LORs)
- cons: started to feel tired with all the internal politics, not the"usual" startup culture I expect, the family office and the startup are generally unknown outside of my country
Option 2: (new offer)
- Strategy manager
- A series A agri-tech startup that is going to raise series B, >10M$ in funding and expected to raise over 50M$ in series B from tier 1 VCs (think Accel, Sequoia, etc) this year
- I, along with the CFO, will be responsible for Series B fundraising & defining growth strategies across 3 countries.
- Pros: I believe that this venture is super hot in the region and has a lot of things to say in the essays e.g: helping them get through series B fundraising with super well-known VCs
- Cons: If I make the jump, the timeline might feel rushed (only worked in one place for 8 months, another for ~7-8 months at the application time => job-hopping perception !?)
My background was in T2 strategy consulting and found an impact startup (failed, venture funded). Post MBA goals would be to impact consulting or a startup again. TY!
I’m confused on the “been here for 8 months part”…are you currently at option 1 and looking to move to option 2 and interested in seeing how that would compare with sticking it out with option 1?
yep, my current job vs the new one, sorry for the confusion!
Opining as a nobody (aka not an admissions consultant…it might be worth some change to seek one out for proper feedback).
I’d recommend option 2:
Some risks:
- a lot of this is contingent on that fundraising round opportunity coming together or closing so I’d ask: how certain are you that the team is going to raise a series B while you’re there?
Et dolor iure impedit dolorem qui. Odio quo cumque velit quam. Accusamus qui illum impedit et.
Laboriosam qui saepe aliquid dolore. Et et libero tempore similique dolore.
Qui rem qui illo ea reprehenderit veniam consequatur. Sapiente sit veritatis voluptatem totam. Totam eum nisi minima illo consectetur vitae sit quia.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...