I have a background in equity research and corp dev - a lot of financial modeling experience. I'm in taking my MBA now and I've found that consulting recruiters often ask why, given my background, that I'm not interested in investment banking or private equity. The real answer is that I'm too old for banking, and can't get into PE. I answer with my love of strategy and exposure to a wide breadth of industries in consulting but I feel like recruiters never seem to buy it. Does anyone have advice about how to position a finance background? Should I de-emphasize all financial modeling, deal experience etc.? Thanks.
I have a background in equity research and corp dev - a lot of financial modeling experience. I'm in taking my MBA now and I've found that consulting recruiters often ask why, given my background, that I'm not interested in investment banking or private equity. The real answer is that I'm too old for banking, and can't get into PE. I answer with my love of strategy and exposure to a wide breadth of industries in consulting but I feel like recruiters never seem to buy it. Does anyone have advice about how to position a finance background? Should I de-emphasize all financial modeling, deal experience etc.? Thanks.
Great responses, thanks everyone. — Thomas on Jun 15, 2020