| Topic Name: |
Questions from a new FMP trainee: |
| Message Name: |
Recent FMP offer |
| Date Posted: |
02/16/2006 |
| Message: |
I recently received an offer for the FMP Asia. The difference is that in the US, FMPs work for one business while in other countries they rotate between GE businesses. So, assuming that I am given the possibility of expressing my preference, which business should I choose? Are there businesses that are more "prestigious" than others? How about the functional areas? Also, my final interview was with the CFO of one of the businesses in Asia and he thought I should start in his business. Should I go for it, eventhough the business itself interest me less? HBS2003, you have giving some great insights. In fact, I am similar to you in the sense that I am more interested in going to B-school after the FMP rather than climb the GE ladder, and your thoughts have been very helpful. Any other advise for someone who is going to be a FMP? One concern that I have is the possibility of being pigeonhold in one of the GE businesses in Asia once graduated from the FMP. How easy is it for a foreign FMP to land a good job in GE US? Any comments will greatly appreciated.
|
|
