What's better if I want to work in tech / product strategy (idk something like that) in the future: an entry-level role in a boutique consultant firm or a ~2YOE ops role in a FAANG? Have a year of experience from a boutique strategy house but was laid off due to COVID.

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Here’s how I read this... “what’s better if I want to work in tech? Working in tech or not working in tech?” cmon OP you can do this

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I've heard sentiments that consulting is a fast-track up the tech corporate ladder!! But point taken, was leaning that way in any case haha cheers!

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How is this a question?

Fair question for those less informed - can someone be additive & actually provide some answers?

Surely OP created this post just to flex 😂

Just go straight to tech

If you want to work in tech, I’d recommend working for a tech company.

More likely to get hired with tech experience, more likely to get a higher role with consulting experience

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