INSEAD MBA Job Essay 3: Please give a full description of your career since graduating from university. Describe your career path with the rationale behind your choices. (200 Words)

Reasons for the Change
If your change in job was due to other reasons and the job title remained the same, clearly articulate the reasons that could include the narrow functional role, broader roles, lack of direction, or limited processes/market reach/exposure. Avoid mentioning personal reasons or your dynamics with the supervisor unless it is absolutely necessary.

Travel Opportunities
The admissions team expects you to mention travel opportunities as a reason for the change in job. Most consulting engagements involve client-facing interactions. High stake deals (M&A) also involve traveling to the client location for due diligence. So are PE deals to dissect the threats and opportunities. Even a technology career could be planned by targeting employers that have a high number of international clients. Whatever has been your motivation to choose an employer, include travel opportunities or international exposure as a reason for the job change.

Change in Function and Industry
If you had the opportunity to change function and industry after university, including the circumstances that led to the change. An inspiring narrative on persistence that influenced the employer to take the risk on you could be used as a strategic opener for this essay.

Sample Essay: Description of your Career since Graduating University (183 Words)

After acting in 30 plays and winning 2 best actress awards, I had set my eyes on Hollywood. A 2-year audition process with no break prompted me to join as an undergraduate in Media and Communication with a commerce elective. It was during the 2nd year that I watched <y’s> talk on IMPACT investing and found Finance as a tool for social and business transformation.

Unlike other job description essays, you can include some elements of storytelling.