Concetti Chiave
Post-MBA careers often involve roles and responsibilities that differ significantly from initial expectations, requiring adaptability and a willingness to take on diverse tasks.
Sintesi
The article discusses five key realities about post-MBA jobs that are often not made clear to MBA aspirants:
Job titles and descriptions can be misleading. Companies may use broad titles like "consultant," "product manager," or "program manager" but expect employees to perform a wide range of tasks, not just the ones associated with the job title.
An MBA is a versatile degree, and graduates are expected to be adaptable and willing to take on diverse responsibilities, even if they are outside one's initial interests or expertise. The author shares examples of being deployed in roles like "beautifying presentation decks" and "designing business cards and brochures" despite having different expectations.
There is no "Arjun-shaped job" waiting to be claimed after trying out multiple roles. Graduates need to be prepared to thrive in the roles they are given, rather than holding out for the perfect job.
Companies have similar needs and limitations, regardless of the job title or domain. The author notes that the way they were deployed in different roles was not significantly different, despite the change in titles and responsibilities.
Maintaining a positive attitude and embracing the opportunities presented, even if they differ from initial expectations, is crucial for success in post-MBA careers.
Statistiche
"As a consultant in 2019, I beautified presentation decks without ever talking to a client myself. As a Product Marketing Manager today, I design business cards and brochures."
Citazioni
"There's no Arjun-shaped job waiting to be claimed after trying out seven jobs."
"Sometimes, you just have to thrive where you're planted."