Operations to Corporate Finance (Post-MBA Career Goals)
For the fifth example, we look at a candidate who had transitioned from core engineering to an Operations role. With the recent responsibility to manage the costing of their supply chain, the person became fascinated by the role of Corporate Finance in determining the strategic direction of the company. Darden became an obvious choice for its strong leadership development and corporate Finance focus.
Sample Darden MBA Essay: Short-term Post-MBA career goal (148 words) (Operations to Corporate Finance)
In my first job, I invested in technology, people, and processes to accommodate the changing market demands, helping the small business expand to a thriving medium-scale business. I was promoted to their US Healthcare subsidiary, where my responsibility increased to overseeing two factories in Texas and sourcing 500+ ingredients. I quickly learned to apply costing strategies and developed strategic partnerships with 100+ suppliers. Lately, on a project to decrease the cost of our operations, I found the strategic value of Corporate Finance.
