Question: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a B.Tech in Textile Technology, worked 6 years in the Textile industry (production & Customer Technical Service) then did an MBA Marketing) from IIT Kharagpur and am currently working in Market Research Department of a Petrochemical major in Calcutta (last 2 years). I would like to shift into accademics after doing a PhD. GMAT route is expensive and so out of the way for me. Could you guide me about the career prospects if I manage to do an FPM from the IIMs. I have interest in doing my research in behavioural science. Do you think it will be a good option to go for ??
Answer: It is important for a professional to specialize. Moving in one
direction, in related fields adds to synergy. I find in your case, you are adding
checkered ness to your career. As you move in to a new field, you are a starter. And you are looked upon as a novice by others. Where as, within yourself you will keep adding all experiences in to one basket irrespective of segregation. So while you will look at yourself to be an experienced person, the other person on the other side of the table will not. This will lead to growing frustrations as you become older.
Please put a stop to this disintegration right now. Sit back and consolidate. In case you need more help, please do write to me.
