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Science to consultancy... any chance??!! |
| Message Name: |
Short Sighted... |
| Date Posted: |
05/23/2003 |
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I want to move into consultancy, specifically business strategy, however I have no "relevant" (ie consulting/commercial) experience. I am a research scientist for a major Pharms company and can demonstrate leadership, problem solving etc etc, but not in a commercial environment.
I am only 25, so retraining is not a problem...
Is my experience worth a hoot? Or should be applying for graduate positions?
Are there any firms that like people with a science background?
What can I do to boost my chances?
I've thought about moving to marketing (or other commercial depts) within my current employer for a couple of years to gain exposure to this side of the business.
I am UK (North West) based and am under no illusion that consulting is anything other than hard work!
Any advice is greatly appreciated. |
| Message: |
The fact that many big names hire mainly Oxbridge folks is purely old boy network. OK, most have the necessary A Levels etc, but that is no indication of entrepeneurship etc. The big firms will soon learn that the smartest people are the people that got themselves to Uni from the comprehensive schools and did well off their own back, not their parents'!!! Purdey... apply to all consultancies you are interested in and good luck. Your experience is invaluable (as is ANY exp IMHO!) so sell it! Myself? I graduated from Cam in 1997 and work for a boutique (UK) with NO other Oxbridge scholars... I'm the odd one out, and to be honest I work with some of the smartest people I've EVER met! However, I worked like a dog to get to Uni, and wish I'd gone to Manc, Liv, Nott, Bristol etc and had a life, rather than spend 4 years with the most pretentious ***** in the world. My only regret...
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