I graduated from law school last year (University of London International Program) I know my undergrad is bummer but I had no other options, thanks to COVID and some other factors involved.
Anyways, ever since I’ve graduated and a year before that, I’ve been working at a School - Academic Strategy & Operations Analyst. Moreover, for a coffee shop startup as Business and Operations analyst.
My long term goal is either McKinsey or Bain (Middle East or Europe) I applied for McKinsey YLP and was rejected earlier this month (I had only put my legal internships experience - not the startup ones)
I also applied for a Business Analyst Intern / Business Analyst earlier this month. My updated CV included my two recent roles. I’ve been told they’ll get back to me on a certain date.
I’m super confused - what are my options at the moment? I’m from Pakistan so I have EY, KPMG and PwC and McKinsey. That’s it. However, there are NO openings here. Nothing for me. Nothing that will make them even consider my application.
My other route is MBA @ INSEAD - but again I’m being told I need a relevant prior experience.
Please help as to what should I do?!
For option 2 - I’ve applied to the top multinational companies’ graduate programs but unfortunately they’re only open to offering me legal jobs rather than strategy - because of my education.
Top tech players do not have an office in Pakistan - I’ll however apply to their ME offices and see how it goes.
Thankyou so much once again! If There’s anything I should know please do let me know
Taking a legal position at a well known multinational, and showing career progression there is also a valid path that can lead to MBA and consulting subsequently (and other lucrative career paths such as restructuring as well)