Dang, this US administration's impact is bad. :/ What industries/roles would actually be interested in nontraditional candidates now (vets, nonprofit, teachers), other than CPG/brand management? I was looking into LDPs, but they're competitive and interviews seem to be wrapping up.

And if we're trying to pivot careers but lack pre-MBA industry experience, what skills should we equip ourselves with?

I was hoping to use public sector consulting to pivot, but that seems to be a no-go now.

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This job market really is so tough. Outside of CPG, you might have luck in tech (especially UX research), edtech, or corporate social responsibility. For skills, data analysis, project management, and financial modeling can open doors. I wouldn't count out the public sector still but you're probably right to be cautious about it. I'd say healthcare industry could be a good route too, it's always expanding.

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*As for the skills part, I wonder if taking related classes and extracurriculars is even enough to convince employers to hire us, unless they're smaller employers. Congrats, we did a few data analysis courses, but how does that compare to an engineer or scientist?

Maybe a good time to go for a master’s degree to help you pivot?

Oh yeah, I'm in a dual degree MBA and Masters program now, but the other Masters program's professional prospects aren't looking great because of this administration... I'm wondering how to pivot in the year I have left for summer internships and FT recruiting. :/

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