What does the industry think about masters from STEM fields?

This is a hypothetical question. I wanted to apply for applied math programs for my masters but I ended up decided against it. A few weeks later my math professor, who had agreed to write me a recommendation letter, passed away so it turns out I couldn't anyways.

How would a person who has an undergrad in finance/econ but masters in some stem field be perceived, specially for roles where the degree may not be totally relevant (or at all)? Would you be expected to justify the degree?

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Sil what made the few who you did interview attractive enough to want to interview them?

Thanks, by the way, for your other posts (e.g. Want to get me on the phone?). It's how I ended up on this thread.

 

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