"Cleansing" yourself of being a non-target
Pardon the meme-like title but I really couldn't think of a better way to phrase it.
Currently an incoming analyst at a BB in NYC. I come from a very non-target school that could be described as joke-tier.
Assume that I want to stay in banking long-term. Is it worth it to go get an MBA at Harvard/Wharton and them come back as an associate to wipe away non-target status or would it be smarter to just skip that and be promoted to associate.
I'm aware with with a direct promote you not only save the high amounts it costs to go to b-school and also don't lose 2 years that you could be climbing the ladder but would that be worth it to no longer be a non-target?
Helps your odds with what in this context? I've already broken into banking. What other odds need helping with?
Hon, yes. You got the job. Start. Get good. Right now that's your only goal. Mastering your craft and excellence.
Maybe you can show everyone that what school you went to isn't indicative of talent.
I know with this career it's like you have to plan out the next 5 years from TODAY!, but you did it. You are in. Breather! Focus on work, networking, see what feels right. No school is a "joke". Often hiring based on schools is tradition (eg. 'we always go to XYZ U campus'), or people at the firm went to the same school and want to recruit from their alma mater. It's really not like your school is SOOOO inferior.
Most importantly,, don't go in there with a chip. You earned your spot. Don't look back. Maybe for now, don't even look forward. Just focus on what's on your plate.
Congrats and good luck!
cringe. stop being so insecure
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