
Candidate:
Mr. Platoon Commander
About Me:
Combat Engineer Platoon Commander with a demonstrated history of working in the military industry. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Project Finance, Public Speaking, BIM software, Construction Estimating, and Microsoft Project . Strong military professional with a Construction Science degree that is focused in Project Management.
Details:
Undergrad School: Texas A&M
Undergrad Major: Construction Science
GPA: 3.1
GMAT: 710
Age: 27, Ethnicity: White
Extracurriculars: Corps of Cadets, Lonestar Mens Rugby Club
Work History:
Title: Platoon Commander
Industry: Government / Military
Company: Marines
Length of Employment: 4 yrs
Big Life Wins:
Continually worked through ought college while sustaining an acceptable GPA in a rigorous program while obtaining multiple leadership positions throughout the Corps of Cadets (Military Cadet Program). Continually supported a platoon in their combat readiness in regards to general engineering, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability.
Post MBA Goal:
Post-MBA I dream to work in Technology or Investment Banking, still deciding which industry my skills will be most effective in.
Schools:
Target School: Kellogg
Considering: McCombs School of Business, Berkeley Haas, Yale
Hi Mr. Platoon Commander,
Impressive credentials! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I think your leadership experiences in the Marines will resonate with AdCom. Also, don’t underestimate your technical skills supporting your platoon in mobility, logistics and operations. The key is to describe your experiences in a way that helps AdCom understand how they will translate to your future career goals. Specifically, how will an MBA fit into the picture? AdCom will be interested in knowing why MBA and why now? Be sure to describe specific knowledge or skills that you’d like to learn that will help you reach your future goals. Further, do consider explaining how you arrived at your post-MBA goals. Whether it’s technology or investment banking, perhaps consider talking with ex-military contacts in …
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