Hi guys, Hope everyone is having a great summer break. I would like some advice and experience from anyone who has a similar background in Industrial Engineering (Masters) or who know anyone with such background. Which firms would prefer a non finance background student or an Industrial Engineering student and which firms do not? Is an online application sufficient for an interview or should I do anything additional such as to network etc. to increase my chances of obtaining my first interview? Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated!

I would just like to be the first to predict how much s#!t you're going to get for not using the search function for #2 especially. Alot. It would have took less than 30 seconds with the search function.

Application Advice for MS in Industrial Engineering

Hi guys,

Hope everyone is having a great summer break.

I would like some advice and experience from anyone who has a similar background in Industrial Engineering (Masters) or who know anyone with such background.

Which firms would prefer a non finance background student or an Industrial Engineering student and which firms do not?
Is an online application sufficient for an interview or should I do anything additional such as to network etc. to increase my chances of obtaining my first interview?

Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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