Need career advice….I graduated 2020 from a target school with a decent academic record. Just started as an EA at a big 3 to get my foot in the door. I have no idea what I want to do. I enjoy engaging with people, research, writing, and marketing/sales. I don’t have a background in data analytics. Are there internal opportunities that would be a good fit? Should I go back and get my MBA? Take more courses while working as an EA?

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Idk if adding an MBA is worthwhile if you don’t know what you want to do. You do it and then what? You still don’t know??

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I guess work experience would be more valuable at this point to find what I like

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Build up rapport with your partner and tell him what you want to do maybe he could help

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EA is back office, not the consulting side, very big difference

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Not necessarily trying to get on the consulting side

Seconding D1 and KPMG1. Informational interviews across ranks will give insight into pros/cons of other opportunities your considering.

Adding: reflect on what you like most about your day to day activities and why, consider your strengths, then look for opportunities/jobs that have that as a large portion of work. If there’s major gaps, consider if they are dealbreakers to getting an interview or something you could learn on the job.

My experience: I was in nonprofit management. I liked having an impact, small teams, working with our board (decision makers), and having strategic conversations. It led me to consulting. I couldn’t pivot easily so went back for my MBA (which was always a goal after undergrad). I didn’t have strong analytical skills but could rock an excel well so worked with what I knew and googled what I didn’t until I got the job then got a project with PowerBI so could learn that skill (fill that gap) while getting paid for it.

Good luck!

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