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> Schools want to not report that only 80% of folks have secured an offer at graduation. Therefore vs like 5-6 years ago when you could aspire to big pivots like violinist to private equity, your goals have to match reality + you should have a clear plan to execute + a plan B.
> On that last bit I’ve had a fair number of schools ask me what the plan b is if I strike out of my intended field (investment banking) so def have that prepared and make it make sense is my advice
what made you feel like they cared more about employability than before?

Numbers were not this low at some programs before + uncertain environment in the United States

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81% is pretty low tbh

and quite concerning

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And recessionary economic situation means story should make sense bc wild pivot is unrealistic now

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And recessionary economic situation means story should make sense bc wild pivot is unrealistic now

did they release the job reports yet?

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> And recessionary economic situation means story should make sense bc wild pivot is unrealistic now
did they release the job reports yet?

In 2024 it waa 70 percent at 3 months who had job

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> And recessionary economic situation means story should make sense bc wild pivot is unrealistic now
did they release the job reports yet?

No in 26 the 25 report will probabky come or by december

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In 2024 it waa 70 percent at 3 months who had job

And alot dont report salaries which is also concerning

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In 2024 it waa 70 percent at 3 months who had job

Thats very bad because the data doesnt take into account of the type of job, and whether they returned to their previous employer

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> In 2024 it waa 70 percent at 3 months who had job
Thats very bad because the data doesnt take into account of the type of job, and whether they returned to their previous employer

Yes so i guess now there selective and its likely given economic situation 25 wont be ideal either. Internationals suffer more for them it was around 35 to 50% not having jobs at 3 months depending upon school

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also doesn't account for domestic vs international? i imagine internationals skew the data since less sponsor

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also doesn't account for domestic vs international? i imagine internationals skew the data since less sponsor

Yes this is total if you analyze their reports more critically then they report

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also doesn’t account for domestic vs international? i imagine internationals skew the data since less sponsor

Probably. This is why Canadians right now are getting a bit more preferential treatment because they don’t require H1B.

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Domestics always higher internationals pull it down

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yup eg even when looking at things like consulting or IB placement, don't just look at the raw placement. if it is 70-80%, and you then ask students re how domestic students performed specifically, it is oftentimes like 85% etc. etc.

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also doesn’t account for domestic vs international? i imagine internationals skew the data since less sponsor

Don’t trust their report because they don’t really factor in the total industries . There was a girl at Cornell, who tried to do IB but couldn’t place and now had to go back to Canada

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^ is that the youtuber?

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I have so far I haven’t seen more than one person last a year in post mba IB

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^ is that the youtuber?

Ya she tried and didn’t break in.

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> also doesn’t account for domestic vs international? i imagine internationals skew the data since less sponsor
Don’t trust their report because they don’t really factor in the total industries . There was a girl at Cornell, who tried to do IB but couldn’t place and now had to go back to Canada

386 students enrolled in 24 but onky 325 were reported as looking for jobs so 60 ppl joined ross fir the fun of it lol

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A recruiter reached out to me for a M&A role at a Upper middle market firm US based - market absolutely sucks.

They’ve been firing more than hiring.

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386 students enrolled in 24 but onky 325 were reported as looking for jobs so 60 ppl joined ross fir the fun of it lol

Thats how the magic 80% is reached this and some other financial engineering which apparently is the most in demand industry im us these days

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I have so far I haven’t seen more than one person last a year in post mba IB

i have. might be looking in the wrong places

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