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GoofyDonut
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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'?

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ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka
Stealth12mo

Glad to know I am not alone 😭

GoofyDonut
GoofyDonut
Disney+ Hotstar12mo

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
Stealth12mo

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

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco
Stealth12mo

Between years 5-8. Till then keep tinkering.

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka
Stealth12mo

@TallTales69 5-8 years post MBA?

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco
Stealth12mo

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
Google12mo

:/ 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
EY12mo

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
Google12mo

hehe thanks

FloatingTaco
FloatingTaco
Games24x712mo

Following this.

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget
Stealth12mo

Okay bro

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