Enrolling in MBA this fall and want to pivot to digital strategy consulting afterwards. Currently staffed on a project doing manual regulatory work (staff aug). The only positives are that I manage an offshore team and client is great and supportive of me going back to school. Is it worth trying to switch projects to something a bit more related to my post mba goal or should I just stick with this role for the next 5 months?

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For context, the other projects I was on prior to this staff aug was project managing tech implementation, RPA assessments and process improvement projects.

What firm?

Chill brah, it’s covid. I was on a chill client last year, and regret not doing mba apps. I am on a crazy project now, and wish I could return to the chill client.

Definitely switch. The more relevant experience the better your shot at jobs

I don’t think it matters tbh - if you are already in consulting right now, you will automatically end up in strategy consulting post-MBA. You can then specialize as you prefer. It’s too niche to worry abt right now.

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