Non-target MBA, little experience, analyst possibilities?
Hello banana friends,
I have an MBA from a non-target and I've spent 1 year(after graduating) at my family's small consulting business in Bangalore, India.
3.8 GPA, but 700 GMAT. Scholarships, Dean's List, etc. No pre-MBA experience.
My main concern is whether I've already shot myself in the foot and face. Having an MBA but no high-quality experience disqualifies me from associate level I'd imagine, but do I still have a chance at an analyst level? Not sure where I would fit.
Appreciate your insights.
For something like IBD, PE, HF or MBB ya, you probably took a giant bullet.
But for smaller botique firms, corp development, F500 finance you might still be good for it.
Manage expectations
6 USD figure base salary, probably not going to happen.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'll be sure to not limit my possibilities based on chances; it doesn't hurt to try.
Best of luck to you.
Thanks for the reply. Getting a view of my chances/employer perspective is what I'm mainly looking for.
I've heard that smaller botiques are less flexible when it comes to non-targets, is that true?
If I am able land an analyst/entry level position at a consulting firm, should I expect any faster progression from having a non-target MBA? I'm guessing maybe not, but would like to hear opinions.
just relax bro. I am from IIT/BITS league (no good experience), 24 yrs of age, no MBA, some shit back office internships, and I still managed a phone call with one of the best west coast hedge funds today (sitting in india). The call flopped out, but just goes to show that anything is possible.
Whoa, I'm curious. How did you manage to get a call like that?
It's tough to answer based just on what you've posted. I'd have to know more about your undergrad and your specific experiences. Leadership/extracurriculars while in school and then quality of experience during your year at your family's business will either make or break you.
Post Non-Target MBA Options (Originally Posted: 03/08/2014)
Edit: Question answered thx
Do you have any full-time work experience? That is what you need at this point far more than an additional degree.
If you are looking to get into finance at this point, I would target local or regional asset managers and start building your own book of business. There isn't a whole lot of young blood in the Asset Management business and you can live a pretty decent lifestyle with AM as your career. A $100 million book on which you are charging a management fee of 1% per year can make you a pretty nice living (and is completely doable by the age 40). Also, if you are looking to climb to other positions in finance, this at least gets your foot in the door to the industry (but make no mistake, it will be very difficult to move into one of the more "desirable" S&T/HF roles at this point).
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How non-target? There's a world of difference between a good regional, like a UM, Florida or UGA, which doesn't get great finance and consulting recruiting but has good F500 placement and St. Somewheresville Private College. My thought would be to look into finance related roles,you can look at corp fin, corporate banking, Big 4, PWM and the like.
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What are your peer schools? Your geography?
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If you're not in Chicago, make a trek there and network hard with any alums you can find. Also look at regional accounting firms a lot of them have decent advisory arms that do consulting.
Non target MBA Summer Associate? (Originally Posted: 09/26/2011)
Hello all, long time listener, first time caller here. I did a search but could find anything concrete. I'm hoping someone here can help out with my quest for a consulting role at a big 4/IBM/Accenture/Capgemini type firm.
Is it possible to get a summer associate/intern role from a non-target MBA program? Does anyone know which firms will allow MBAs from non targets apply online for summer positions?
Thanks in advance!
applying online will get you nowhere...any chance you can stop and transfer to another school? the mba is pretty much your last chance (unless you have a sick network) don't waste it
You need to network your way in. Like I_Bankster said, applying online from non-target is tough. Are there alumni from your MBA program at these firms? Do you have friends in consulting who could connect you to people at these firms? You basically need to network your way into the interview process. Simultaneously be practicing your case interviews so you'll be prepared.
Good luck.
Kind of jobs with an MBA non target (Originally Posted: 01/10/2014)
Hi guys,
I am finishing an MBA from a non target university in the UK and then I will have to start to work
My MBA finish in 2 months so I am applying a lot every days
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Business as well from a non target UK university
I have done 1 year of my undergraduate cursus in a semi-target university in France in Economics but then I swtiched to the non target UK university and finished the last 2 years of the undergraduate degree in the UK in Business studies
I think I should had stay in France because Economics degree is better than in Business am I right ?
But well, the past is the past
I have kind of ideas where to apply, like Back Office positions : Operations, things like that ?
I am just posting here for continue to have ideas about where I can apply and have good chance to have interviews
I tryied in some Investment management funds (internship), private equity funds (I know it is difficult) and now I am trying Consulting firms
I have 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry where I was a kind of CFO Assistant, but I have no experience in the "real finance"
I am open to internship as well
Thanks for your advices
No answers...
Ok I guess it is not possible to find a job where we are from a non target... :(
Not really sure what you’re asking. You said you know the types of jobs you’re looking at (BO). Google or your school's career services office should be a good place to start.
Non-Target 2nd year MBA looking to make mid-career transition to IB (Originally Posted: 07/08/2013)
Hi Monkeys,
OK, admittedly I'm a longshot. I'm looking to make a mid-career shift into IB. Currently in marketing, decided to pursue my MBA in finance (I'm in marketing for financial services -- unrelated to IB). Became strongly attracted to valuation through corporate finance and investment courses and realized I loved the basic work behind IB (wish I'd realized this 10 years ago). Now I'm dead-set on transitioning to IB, but I've got the handicaps of being much older than typical and going to a non-target B-school. I know some of you will say fugedaboudit, but I'm not discouraged.
One plus -- went to a prep school with extensive alumni network and decent number of grads in IB well-placed in both boutiques and bb, but want to get my "story" correct to leverage that network fully.
Looking for advice/feedback from any comers willing to lend a hand to someone eager to climb.
Best,
-A
You need to land an internship. Try to get one during the year. Hopefully you are in an urban area. They will be more willing to take a risk if you are cheap (or even free) labor.
That is what I did in transitioning from consulting (ops) to IB.
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