I am absolutely depressed !!

Completed my MBA top of the class about 2 years ago. Knocked on every consulting company's door (networking, referrals, application w/o referrals). The only job I got was a contract with a boutique firm, hoping it would give me an advantage.
Did really well on the job, yet I am still not any more attractive to any company out there.

I am 40. Been told, "too experienced" to be admitted at the post-MBA roles.

I feel paralyzed. My career is a mess

Any advice !!

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Are you selling yourself short? You may have better chances targeting more senior roles based on your previous career and your MBA. Also Alix and A&M have so many people on the older side in not very senior roles.

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Thanks AP, very helpful.

I would also say the digital tag is a hot thing now in MBB. With your tech bsckground, I would look at that. It's general consulting on digital/AI proojects, so not implementation and not the coding. But the ability to interface the two worlds is a key skill not everyone has. Search for people in consulting with digital and try connnecting with them.

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OP, what kind of consulting role are you looking for? Also, are you expecting to get hired at a more senior level than what consulting companies typically hire MBA grads at?

I got into consulting in my late 30s as well, so can empathize. My opportunities were restricted, but it's worked our alright. I did have to start over, though, cause no one gave a shit about the experience, so took a lower compensation as well.

Right out of MBA but at the same level as every other MBA hire. I couldn't go through on-campus recruiting due to employer sponsorship foe my MBA, so I interviewed first round through their direct recruiting channel through a connection. Final round was with the other MBA candidates.

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