Pre MBA: Non traditional -> Post MBA: HF/PE/VC/IBD/MC

Hi All,

I know this topic has been discussed in a similar dynamic but my difference is the more non-traditional background.

I'll be attending an M7 school this fall, not HSW. I have a consumer goods background in brand management. However post MBA I'm curious to make that switch to either HF/PE/VC/IBD/MC.

It's kind of unfair to list 5 industries, but I just want to know what my chances are.

My research so far tells me:

HF: Fairly impossible, they look for IBD backgrounds PE: Next to impossible, they look for PE or IBD backgrounds VC: More flexible, but still fairlydifficult, they look for IBD/MC backgrounds IBD: Possible, a lot of career switchers MC: Possible, a lot of career switchers

Does anyone have any insight? Am I wrong in the above? Is there a chance for me to land HF/PE/VC?

Thanks!

PS: Sorry if this topic has been beaten to death, just more concerned about my marketing background.

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