What are good sectors to specialise in if I wanted to keep my options open?

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That’s a great question I discuss a lot with my mentees and it’s not an easy one.

If you are pre-mba, I would keep exploring sectors and potentially try externships here and there.
If you are post-mba, you need to start building your story and get to know what you want (sorry!)

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Advice given like a true consultant

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TMT, partnerships (industry agnostic) are highly ‘fun and exciting’ areas to work in. 7 years in and get to learn new everyday without being bored

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