Starting with your GMAT/GRE and GPA and shortlisting schools based on the score is an exercise that anyone can do.
If that is what you want, our service is not for you. However, if you truly believe that your current job function or industry has led you on a path of boredom or misery, or your industry/function is at risk of being redundant, planning your career with the right program and branding strategies is the first step.
Now ask yourself – what are the core skills that would help me succeed in Private Equity, Business Development, Consulting, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Investment Banking, Operations, or Leadership?
Our experience in formulating goals based on the applicant’s career, motivation, and interests in the Essay Review Service has led to a significant success rate for all our clients (chosen to at least one of their top 5 schools).
Clients have credited the brainstorming session as vital in understanding their true interests.
Many, who were adamant about entering Investment Banking, found a better match in Product Development, while the extraverted applicant destined to be in Marketing found a new interest in Finance. The switch is incredible to watch when the questions lead them to a career they love.
Who Should Buy Career Planning and Profile Evaluation Service?
If you are lost in the sea of industries, our service will show you, with data and trends, the most promising industries for 2025 and beyond.
If you are not sure if the job function does justice to your core skills, our questionnaires will reveal the answer.
If you feel that the schools shortlisted might not lead you to a role that you prefer, our brainstorming and trends analysis will challenge or confirm your gut feeling.
Cost: $349
Included in F1GMAT’s Career Planning and Profile Evaluation Service
1) A comprehensive evaluation of your interest, passion, and competence
2) Trend analysis and research data for evaluating your industry and function
3) Analysis of academic transcripts to find hidden strengths
4) Analysis of your career to find weaknesses that could hinder progress in the chosen job function and industry
5) Shortlist 5-7 schools that match your profile
Why should I trust F1GMAT’s Career Planning and Profile Evaluation Service?
The comprehensive 16-year curriculum analysis and research that we have captured in our research section have given us a bird's eye view of top schools.
The ranking is just one data. The devil is in the details.
The insights that we gained would help you choose schools not just by ranking data but on recruiter perception, brand reach, mobility, curriculum, and potential for career transition or career growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many questions are included as part of the service?
Based on our previous engagements, at least 15 questions are required to learn about an applicant’s career and life journey. Our service questions follow an iterative questioning technique where we start with your experience, qualification, extra-curricular and passions. Since this might be your last chance to pivot into a career you love without losing earning potential, our goal is to find the intersection of your competence and passion.
2) Would the service be offered over the phone or through email?
Most of the interactions would be through email, but we prefer an initial phone conversation as we have found it to be valuable in evaluating the applicant’s worries, hope, and passion. Without understanding the underlying emotions in the answers, consultants second-guess. We don’t want to do that. Expect us to call you whenever we feel that you are stuck in the process and need a phone conversation to reach a step closer to the answer.
3) Who should I contact for any questions about the service?
You can contact Atul Jose (Editor/Admissions Consultant) at editor@f1gmat.com or Skype us at F1GMAT.
4) What happens after I purchase the service?
After the purchase, we would send an email and schedule a time for an initial conversation. Before starting the conversation, you can send the latest resume to Atul Jose (editor@f1gmat.com)
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