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Duke Goals and Alternative Plan Essay (Finance to Consulting)

Q) What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first-choice career plan and your alternate plan.

Another show but don’t tell approach, is to mention the on-job opportunities you had maximized. Applicants who voluntarily take on more responsibilities across functions – working on extra-curricular initiatives for the company (events, trekking trips, and volunteering) and shadowing for a cross-functional or leadership role are examples of those who maximize on-job opportunities.


An MBA might have become a topic of conversation from supervisors, or you recognized a gap in skills that requires a break from the full-time job and a deep dive into finance, strategy, operations, and marketing. Recognize the specific need and mention it in the essay. Don’t generalize.

You can mention building a foundation in general management – the most commonly cited reason. Capture how it is relevant for your career.

Sample Post-MBA Career Goals (98 Words)(Financial Consulting to Management Consulting)

My immediate post-MBA career goal is to transition from Financial consulting to Management Consulting. As part of the Leadership Development and rotational program in ...

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