I have the opportunity to take the GMAT in summer, but I am not sure. Does it really have an influence if you're a foreigner? I will finish my Master's next year (I hope), and maybe I'll go overseas to get some international experience. Is it recommendable to have it, or is a university degree "enough"?
I was told by an exchange student that the GMAT-score is "soooo important" in the US that everybody has it on their CV and that it's one of the main points employers are checking when you apply for a job. So, if that's really the case it would be a huge disadvantage not to have one, right?
Talk with your profs/advisor about it. They'll know best about your particular career path.
From my experience, the GMAT score is helpful for getting into a graduate program. I was always under the impression that it was used by business and management schools to assess the qualifications for their applicants.
Few prospective employers in my field care about those test scores. They are concerned with the degree you have, and if you are just out of the program, they are concerned with how well you did in that program.
I was thinking about this a bit more, since in the past, it's never been a priority for me when hiring for key positions. But then, I've never been interested in hiring overseas employees for key positions since we have sufficient home-grown to fill the spots that came available.
If demand exceeds supply, then the GMAT would be a good way for employers to gauge abilities using an equal measuring stick, regardless of country of origin, as long as the potential employee is fluent in English.
An interesting perspective. Thanks for making me think about it.
I've never hired an overseas employee in the past, so no English test is preferred. My hiring practices were more along the lines of...errr...raiding...for key positions. While my industry is huge, it's a very small world. You know who's out there and who you want.
Keep in mind that I no longer hire or work for, or partner, in a corporation or firm.
I was told by an exchange student that the GMAT-score is "soooo important" in the US that everybody has it on their CV and that it's one of the main points employers are checking when you apply for a job. So, if that's really the case it would be a huge disadvantage not to have one, right?
For the most part I think standardized tests are only considered for graduate school. I've never heard of employers considering them in employment
I am going to take the GMAT exam on 5.2.2008. It is required in the US for those who are seeking to register for the masters program at most major universities.
If you are already in the masters program no employer will care if you have taken it or not.
The only reason why the score is important here is because if you don't achieve a certain score you cannot get into the masters program.
If you wish to attend school in the US at the masters level you will need to take it. Otherwise I would not suggest you waste the $250 or the three hours.
Last edited by Siciliana; 24th April 2008 at 6:30 PM.
I have the opportunity to take the GMAT in summer, but I am not sure. Does it really have an influence if you're a foreigner? I will finish my Master's next year (I hope), and maybe I'll go overseas to get some international experience. Is it recommendable to have it, or is a university degree "enough"?
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I was told by an exchange student that the GMAT-score is "soooo important" in the US that everybody has it on their CV and that it's one of the main points employers are checking when you apply for a job. So, if that's really the case it would be a huge disadvantage not to have one, right?
The GMAT is used for a MS degree. The degree should be enough but if an employer wishes to get the GMAT score then take the test. I do not see a reason for the GMAT score to be included on a CV.
The GMAT was "sooo important" for employers? ok... I figured it was the degree, where you got your degree, your CV, and who referred you.
Why is the GMAT required as a requirement for employment? If they require it then pay the fee and take the test.
My understanding was that the GMAT was required for an MBA or a substituted for the GRE.
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I am going to take the GMAT exam on 5.2.2008. It is required in the US for those who are seeking to register for the masters program at most major universities.
Btw: which Test of English do you prefer when hiring, TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, another?
If you've completed a degree in an English-speaking college, you don't need to take any tests as it is assumed that your English is adequate. Otherwise, in the US, you'd need TOEFL. The CFE (what you call Cambridge Certificate) is not very useful outside Europe.
I'm European too (first language is Spanish) and I've returned to college in the US recently for a second degree. TOEFL was the score the university requested to verify my English skills would be up to par and I believe it's pretty much standard among colleges. That is the case as well for the vast majority of employers.
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