I have an interview for an in-house position that prefers MBAs. For those who have successfully transitioned from agency to in-house without an MBA: Any insights on how to best position yourself?

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You don't need an M.B.A. with Director title and presumably at least 10 years of experience. That's also abundantly clear from the fact they asked you to go for an interview. Stop selling yourself short and self doubting and use your energy to prep for the discussion.

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I feel like all client side job postings say that. But the interview will come down to how articulate you are and past experience.

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Tell them you will apply for a fully-employed Mba program? There are also a lot of online classes like hbx

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Well if everyone else in these interviews will have an MBA, that’s a good differentiator for you. All that’s left for you to do is tell them what skills and experience you acquired while everyone else was MBAing

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I’m a college drop out. I got good at my job and showed them what I could offer with my skill set.

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Most of the time feel like my MBA was a waste and that I never needed it at all and will never get any kind of pay bump for it. I wouldn't sweat it

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Where did you get your MBA, if you don’t mind my asking? I heard that usually only the top 10 schools show any material benefit...

The new MBA is starting your own company. Just a thought..

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Don’t worry. Many job descriptions say that but just do your best. Be humble and show how you can bring a different point of view and experience

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I’m thinking about going that direction too. It’s intimidating

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