About to finish my post grad degree in supply chain mgt. Quite interested in tech consulting (implementations). I have a couple of certs for RapidResponse thanks to my internship.

I'm torn between going into industry or pursuing tech consulting (I'm kinda iffy on my chances of getting an entry level tech consulting role because I don't have an engineering background).

Any advice?

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I got a tech consulting role after Graduation and I had a little bit of engineering experience from an internship. Like you I studied supply chain not engineering. Not to discourage you but the tech Supply Chain Consulting industry is BLEEDING right now. It’s extremely oversaturated and layoffs are widespread. I’ve been trying to get out of this industry for almost a year but it’s hard to decide on what to do instead, I’m lucky I still have a job the way things have been this year. It’s possible things will be worse. I saw many new hires get laid off a month after starting, I wouldn’t risk it.

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Just an Update I was impacted by layoffs last week so am now unemployed. Definitely avoid consulting!

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