Question: Dear Counsel,
I am working as Senior Manager (Vendor Development)
with an Automobile Ancilliary unit(a B class company).
In academics, I hold B.E.-Mech.Engg., B.E.-Prodn.Engg.(both from Institution of Engineers
India, Calcutta), Graduate Diploma in Materials
Management(I.I.M.M.) & 4 years Diploma in Tool & Die
Making(T.R.T.C.,Delhi). I have a professional
experience of 9 years plus.
My peculiar family &
certain other constraints have forced me since last
9 years for not to undertake any Masters Programme in
Management/Technology Management, full or part time.
Since I love being in touch with academics
continually, I thought it prudent to gain knowledge
horizontally & have recently started undertaking
Graduateship examination in Industrial Engineering
form I.I.I.E.,Mumbai.
Although I am quite confident & have had a steep
professional recognition so far, I apprehend that
not
possesing a Managerial Degree can deprive me for
being
considered for Top Slot assignments with A class
companies. I am also not in a position to go for any
part time or full time course or leave my job.
I look forward for a possible solution or validation
whether my apprehension has substance or just a face
of fear to loose success ? As a long term carreer
plan, I aspire to become a Materials/Industrial
productivity Management consultant.
Regards,
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Answer: Dear Chanderkant,
You hold a lot of valuable experience of 9+ years in the industry along
with a sound
academic record. I feel that you are well positioned to acheive your
aspiration of
becoming a management consultant.
Although it is definitely a plus point to have a professional degree in
the area of
management, however it is not necessary. Real life experience teaches
much more than
just theoritical knowledge.
You can hone up your management skills by reading books whenever you
find time, and if you
realize that you are lacking in certain ways, make a conscious effort to
imbibe those skills
in yourself.
Make a resume and apply in some A class companies. During the interview
process, you will
come to know the expectations of the companies and where you stand in
reference to that.
You are confident enough and i am sure that you will make it.
Wish you good luck
Your counsel |
