Does mba help in pivoting to consulting? I want to learn more about business + do strategy work and I’m not sure if I’m getting that in tech. Undergrad major was econ and was very theoretical (didn’t learn anything about business). Have done interviews with all MBBs in the past but either didn’t pass assessment stage or didn’t make it pass the case interviews. Feedback was that I need to improve business judgement for case interviews.

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Using the word ‘pivoting’ shows you’re already half-way to being a great consultant!

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I hope so!!

Yes. Top MBA programs can exit 1/3 to consulting, and the programs will have consulting recruiting bootcamps to walk you through the process. Frameworks, insider tips, events, access to alumni in consulting, etc.

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100%. All the top consulting firms recruit on campus at top b schools. Very doable to switch from basically any background into consulting if you attend a top MBA program.

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I don’t think you need an MBA.

How many years or experience do you have collectively? Is there no way you can find an internal pivot at Facebook?

Your salary expectations are higher where you are now especially if you are more junior in collective experience. Take some time to really think about what you want.

Consulting also can be a drain in the long run and you might end up pivoting back to technology

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What you need then is to practice casing, not to get an MBA.

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What are you doing at Facebook currently?

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I'd recommend you stay or lateral to another tech company, MBB is a lot tougher work hours with less benefits. Really make sure you're ready for that and know what you're going in for

Also, could I have your job if you're gonna leave lol?

Don’t bother. There’s a good reason why there’re loads of ex consultants at FB but few swim in the other direction

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