I am in strategy consulting (T2 / B4) with 3 YOE. I recently received an opportunity to join a BizOps / Strategy position at a growing late-stage tech startup. Has anyone seen people with BizOps / Strategy roles move to complete their M7 MBAs? Was wondering whether BizOps type roles are competitive for M7 compared to staying / joining another T2 / B4 firm?
Thanks!
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Hello,
Yes, absolutely! Especially given that you already have 3 years of experience in strategy consulting, a BizOps role will only diversify your experience and complement your profile from the perspective of MBA admissions. (Of course, this shouldn't be the only consideration you take into account when considering the role)
Obsolutely! Honestly, I've seen people get into M7 (and other MBAs) with a vast array of backgrounds/experiences.
Moreover, I think BizOps actually complements your strategy consulting role quite nicely (you are getting experience in both the “thinking” and the “doing”).
That makes a lot of sense - have you seen anyone come back into the consulting world after a stint in tech or BizOps?
Few points to understand before we move to the answer:
Having said that, I am of the opinion that the BizOps role might give you a better edge not just in terms of a more vibrant profile, but also give you a very different experience that you will cherish a lot more as opposed to spending more time in consulting only.
