GoofyDonut
GoofyDonut

Generalists to specialists

MBA grads(3+ years of exp) who are yet to find their role/vertical/industry... What is your plan? When should one develop the 'expertise'?

14mo ago
ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

Glad to know I am not alone 😭

GoofyDonut
GoofyDonut

Why did you think you are alone😂.. i think most of the people just let the time to choose theirs. May be after a few years our profile will be narrowed down to a skill set. But i am not sure. Thats why I want to understand

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

@HereForGossips I thought an MBA would solve all my problems, but it seems like it tangled them more.

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

Between years 5-8. Till then keep tinkering.

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

@TallTales69 5-8 years post MBA?

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

Yes post. Be in the near neighbourhood of roles you want to experiment so you know what works.

eg. Business Analyst, Sales, Marketing.

Don't go wild with the tinkering.

SparklyPotato
SparklyPotato
Google14mo

:/ From my POV, MBA has too many variables, with regards to cost, time, money, effort. Not cracking an IIM makes it feel disadvantageous.

Toh direct naukri hi kar rahi hoon. Am I missing out?

ZestySushi
ZestySushi
EY14mo

You are right. Zyaada chul ho to go to ISB, only a year long break. Accha brand, admission isnt too tough after a few years of experience

SparklyPotato
SparklyPotato
Google14mo

hehe thanks

FloatingTaco
FloatingTaco

Following this.

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

Okay bro

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