What do people typically try to exit to after B school (that isn't consulting)? I am going to B school next fall and need some advice on what jobs to pursue during the recruiting season

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Tech is huge now and product management roles are very competitive.

General management rotational programs are also great and an under-utilized path in my opinion.

Depending on the school you may be able to swing private equity with Bain on your resume.

Or banking if you’re truly a glutton for punishment.

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Agreed. I seriously considered going that route but thought I’d value the diversity of industries in consulting.

Not totally sure which was the correct route yet.

BizOps Strategy, Marketing, Product Management, Customer Success Management, Program Management are typical paths unless you have the necessary experience for private equity or venture capital.

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What is relevant PE/VC experience? I did some due diligence work at Bain but was never in the 'ringfence' working exclusively on those projects

Google “(insert name of school) MbA placements”

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