Hi everyone!
I need advice for my career startup. I have completed a B.E. in Information Technology with a score of 70.18% in 2012. Currently, I am pursuing an MBA in HR and Marketing, and I am in my final semester. I have not gained any experience in a software job after finishing my engineering due to certain circumstances.
At this juncture, I aspire to begin my career as a "Software Engineer" and subsequently apply my MBA skills. Would there be any issue if I opt for a software engineer position after completing my MBA? If a recruiter questions, "Why did you pursue an MBA if you aim to be a software engineer?" how should I respond? Can anyone suggest the best approach and provide me with a suitable answer, please?
From India, Sonepat
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I need advice for my career startup. I have completed a B.E. in Information Technology with a score of 70.18% in 2012. Currently, I am pursuing an MBA in HR and Marketing, and I am in my final semester. I have not gained any experience in a software job after finishing my engineering due to certain circumstances.
At this juncture, I aspire to begin my career as a "Software Engineer" and subsequently apply my MBA skills. Would there be any issue if I opt for a software engineer position after completing my MBA? If a recruiter questions, "Why did you pursue an MBA if you aim to be a software engineer?" how should I respond? Can anyone suggest the best approach and provide me with a suitable answer, please?
From India, Sonepat
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Before acquiring a PG qualification like an MBA, it is mandatory for anyone to be a graduate. In your case, you are a graduate in Engineering in IT. If you look for employment as an MBA (your latest qualification), prospects may be better, since your background knowledge of IT will stand to your advantage. No employer may be interested in knowing why you did not work after BE.
But joining an IT company (as a fresher), as a software engineer, may not be desirable since you now have a gap vis-a-vis another candidate who has just completed his/her BE-IT. Preference may certainly be for a fresh graduate, who may be available to work even as a trainee for 1 year, at low costs. While looking for software engineers, no organization ever searches for MBAs.
In my opinion, your preference should be for a job such as 'HR Analyst', 'Customer Support', or 'Business Analyst' in an IT company that is marketing HR products. These jobs require MBA (HR) & B.E. (Computers) and some experience as a 'HR generalist'. Since you don't have experience in HR, it may be desirable for you to work as an HR Executive somewhere for 1 - 2 years before you look for such roles. Alternatively, accept this role as a trainee, with a stipend that can sustain you, work with extreme dedication, learn the job with humility, and make a career. However, these jobs being 'client-facing', your communication skills in English have to be excellent. Otherwise, no employer may take you in.
Perhaps the above guidelines can help you choose the right path. Wish you all the best.
From India, Delhi
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462But joining an IT company (as a fresher), as a software engineer, may not be desirable since you now have a gap vis-a-vis another candidate who has just completed his/her BE-IT. Preference may certainly be for a fresh graduate, who may be available to work even as a trainee for 1 year, at low costs. While looking for software engineers, no organization ever searches for MBAs.
In my opinion, your preference should be for a job such as 'HR Analyst', 'Customer Support', or 'Business Analyst' in an IT company that is marketing HR products. These jobs require MBA (HR) & B.E. (Computers) and some experience as a 'HR generalist'. Since you don't have experience in HR, it may be desirable for you to work as an HR Executive somewhere for 1 - 2 years before you look for such roles. Alternatively, accept this role as a trainee, with a stipend that can sustain you, work with extreme dedication, learn the job with humility, and make a career. However, these jobs being 'client-facing', your communication skills in English have to be excellent. Otherwise, no employer may take you in.
Perhaps the above guidelines can help you choose the right path. Wish you all the best.
From India, Delhi
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Thank you so much, B.K. Bhatia, for the advice and guidance. I really needed it and appreciate your answer.
But if I want to pursue the position of a software engineer, what extra steps do I need to take to reach that position? You mentioned that preference is typically given to freshers, but I have only recently completed two years since my B.Tech. Why is that the case? Why am I unable to apply for a Software Engineer position?
From India, Sonepat
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But if I want to pursue the position of a software engineer, what extra steps do I need to take to reach that position? You mentioned that preference is typically given to freshers, but I have only recently completed two years since my B.Tech. Why is that the case? Why am I unable to apply for a Software Engineer position?
From India, Sonepat
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