Abstract
By pursuing my MBA I will further my career in the current work environment that I am in. First, I need to establish the importance of how others perceive me and how I fit in the profile of a manager; this will be done using the Jungian Personality Self-Assessment Test. Then I will construct an argument that will prove the advantage of pursuing an MBA to further my career is the right choice.
All higher level managers in my corporation have MBA’s. It is a prerequisite in the current corporation that I am in. My mentor suggests I receive my MBA to advance in the corporation. Not only with this help me professionally, it will also help me grow and use its vital aspects in my personal life. By applying the managerial information learned through the MBA program I will become a better manager for any management position. Learning valuable information by studying different topics, research, and case studies will help me incorporate valuable lessons into my managerial style. Having an MBA is easier to move across industries if my job does not pan out. Contacts and friendships gained while pursuing an MBA are a valuable asset. The higher my position and more skills I possess, the more beneficial I will become to the company, the more money they will offer, and the less likely they will want to let me go. This is why I need to pursue my MBA to advance my career.
Pursuing an MBA will further my career
By pursuing my MBA I will further my career in the current work environment that I am in. To pursue an MBA I must be able to discern the numerous advantages that will benefit me not only in my professional career but also in everyday life. Getting an MBA is a huge commitment of time, resources, and money. The advantages must outweigh the disadvantages in order for a person to want to pursue this type of commitment. I have weighed both the advantages and disadvantages and have decided to pursue my MBA to further my
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