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RMLP VS. ECLP |
| Message Name: |
my own experience |
| Date Posted: |
03/08/2006 |
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I'm a part-time MBA student and recently started at GE Capital a few months ago. I'll be completing grad school at the end of the summer and will be contemplating my next career move. My interests at GE include business development probably at CFS or EFS. Is it worth my time to participate in GE's ECLP or RMLP? If so which one is more beneficial in the long run.I thought that I would be shooting for a finance position but I've discovered that sales and marketing are king at GE. Or should I not waste 2 years of my life and just apply for a master's level position. Any thoughts? |
| Message: |
I am a current ECLP in my 4th rotation. I joined the program as an internal hire (worked at GE prior to ECLP) and found ECLP to be a great career boost:
- worked with many senior level executives that I never had a chance to meet before the program
- built a large network of coworkers, managers, mentors, fellow ECLPs, etc.
- successfully led projects that I wouldn??t have had the chance to be involved with without the program
If your mind isn??t set that you MUST work in a specific role, or for a specific manager, or at a specific location, then a program is a great way to gain experience on a variety of projects while building a large network. Choose the program that aligns most closely with your ultimate career goals, because that way you??ll be able to get the maximum benefit from the experiences you gain and network you build.
I??ve known several people to move into Business Development roles after ECLP; if BD??s what you want, then I think ECLP is a better fit. If you??re uncertain, talk to some RMLPs and ECLPs and determine your level of interest in their projects. (If you don??t know anyone, ask the program??s hiring manager to connect you with someone.) Then evaluate how interested you are in relocating and working at different businesses. If after doing this you feel that a program is a good fit for you, then I definitely think it??s worth the 2 years.
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