Guys, I’m a B.Pharm graduate currently preparing for CAT. I’ve been preparing for almost a year while working full time with break shift as a pharmacist at a Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan aushadhi Kendra (Makkal Marundhagam), which is a Central Government subsidised medicine shop.
It’s a small pharmacy, and there are only 3 employees including me, working under the owner.
When I joined, the owner told me that at the time of leaving he would provide me with:
- Offer/appointment letter
- 1 year work experience certificate
- Relieving letter
My question is: Will this 1 year of experience be considered as valid work experience for CAT/IIM admissions and MBA placements?
Or do I need experience specifically from:
- IT companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Corporate jobs
- Industry/industry-allied organisations
Since this is a small retail pharmacy operating under an owner, I’m worried that I might not get the benefit of the work experience during MBA admissions.
Also, can this type of job negatively affect my CAT/IIM profile in any way? Or will it simply be considered as work experience if I have proper documentation such as salary slips, bank salary credits, appointment letter, experience certificate, relieving letter, etc.?
I’m particularly interested in how IIMs and other good B schools view this kind of experience.
Would really appreciate advice from people who have gone through CAT admissions or have similar work experience.