Desperate for help - lack of experience

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>Dear all,</p>

<p>I would really appreciate some advice. I am 27, B.A in geography from G.W.U (DC) 2003, GPA 3.72. I am in a terrible predicament due to my lack of work experience and my desire to enter the business world and make something of myself. I have only about a year (including an internship and part time) of work experience due to problems that have prevented me from a proper continuous employment (now resolved). The work experience consisted mostly of administrative work and personel recruiting for the small business I was working for.</p>

<p>My interests are not yet concrete, however the idea of an MBA in a concentration such as Real-Estate, Aviation/Airlines, Media or Marketing is on my mind. Unfortunately, I'm totaly lost because I have no idea how to get the correct work experience in order to apply for an MBA. </p>

<p>Do I have a chance at going for a decent MBA at a good school in the future if I could get some good experience? Or should I go now for an M.S degree focused on one of those specific industry of my preference. Do you think the M.S degree would be inferior/equal to an MBA and would it be a more practical choice in my situation?</p>

<p>Could you suggest some ways, given my limited experience, where I could get a position of employment that would be MBA worthy? I assume looking at getting a position in one the management consultancies is out of the question given my history, yes? Otherwise, how about real estate firms or airlines?</p>

<p>I've searched the job postings online, but most require over 1 year of industry experience, which is a real catch 22 for me.. Also, I'm not sure if I have the background or the skills the enter any of the industries I am interested in. Any tips on what areas or types of positions to look for given my employment gaps?</p>

<p>Thanks
Seeker.</p>

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<p>There isnt any "correct" work experience for MBA programs. Programs get a lot of IB/Finance/Marketing applications because in those industries it's become the standard to work for 3-5 and then go get an MBA. However, programs really value any sort of steady work experience that shows your leadership skills. I would go even venture to say you might be at an advantage with any sort of unique or off-beat experience. Basically what you need to do now is to get a job and work for 2 years while increasing your management experience. You can always switch careers after an MBA program.</p>

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<p>If you're interested in real estate, how about getting your real estate license and working for a while?</p>