Career anxiety grips every professional, at some point.  The new hires’ worry, typically, is if the job supports their ambitions; the mid-career worries about the right growth path. This escalates to an ultimate dilemma to decide on whether to cope with the status quo or quit. The right MBA / Online MBA program prepares you to take the challenge head-on and cruise ahead. 

Tell-tale Signs 

Career fright is daunting. Allowed to grow, it pulls you down professionally and personally. Lack of enthusiasm, detachment, and declining initiative are some workplace signs. On the personal side, it causes stress and fatigue.

How to Navigate Past?

Experts suggest various ways to get past the career crossroads. Among those the following two options gain prominence:

• Strengthen Your Self-Worth: E.g. Upskilling and re-skilling (adding a new qualification such as the ICFAI Online MBA can be a  good choice here)
• Talk It Out (with mentors or peers): The ICFAI Online MBA program provides a steady platform to connect with a diverse network of peers, alumni, and industry leaders. The periodic “Career talk series” of ICFAI Online MBA is a ‘by the peers for the peers’ initiative that provides an opportunity for the students to share their career thoughts with their experienced peers. This fosters a sense of shared vision and camaraderie.

Career Talk: Suvaleena Dey, Global Dedicated Instructor, IBM

A recent career talk episode featured Ms Suvaleena Dey, a Global Dedicated Instructor, at IBM. Suvaleena is a student of ICFAI Online MBA (Class of Jan.2023). The discussion centred around how ICFAI Online MBA can boost one’s career prospects and open doors for career scale or shift.

MBA is the Idea and SAP the Resources

MBA, and SAP combined give a competitive edge in the job market. ICFAI Online MBA understands business activities (e.g. customer relationships, sales, finance, supply chain and more) and SAP (System Applications and Products) creates integrated solutions to manage these activities (e.g. in the materials management domain, MBA tells you how inventory and procurement management works. SAP consultant works to optimize the process and integrate it with another platform (e.g. customer relations).

MBA + CA = Quality + Quantity

A Chartered Accountant (CA) has extensive knowledge in accounts, auditing and related subjects.  MBAs have strategic thinking and leadership capabilities. The combination helps CA’s to work more meaningfully in the management context.

Distinctive Value of MBA for Project Teams

Project management calls for steering the team towards a common goal. Apart from handing out a thorough understanding of business management principles, ICFAI Online MBA supports a project manager with the critical skills to create effective strategies and make informed decisions (e.g. construction industry needs effective coordination of its activities from the planning stage to the completion stage while adhering to budgets. This involves collaboration, communication, conflict management and financial skills. ICFAI Online MBA stands you in good stead during the entire project management journey)

ICFAI Online MBA is Special….

• ‘Cafeteria’ electives introduce diverse business functions at once.
• Workplace Project connects concept to context in one’s own work setting.
• Virtual face-to-face with business leaders updates the emerging trends.

Conclusion:

Traversing the complicated career landscapes requires knowledge and skills that put you ahead of the curve. The tactical talent gained from the technical knowledge may not see you through always. It is here that the ICFAI Online MBA adds a valued advantage and makes you visible in the corporate space.  

Discussion Question

Briefly discuss an instance where an MBA has helped/is likely to help you in career advancement.