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13 May 2020, 19:10
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I will be graduating from undergrad next year and this summer I will be interning this summer as a commodities trader with one of the big players (dreyfus/trafigura/optiver/cargill). I'm not sure I want to be in trading in the long run though and looking for MBA to pivot my career into brand management. Looking for good advice on which route would be the best vs stretch for HBS/GSB/etc and for brand management career?
1. 2-3 years as a commodities trader with the same company - not familiar at all
2. Marketing role with F100 pharma/CPG (Eli Lilly, Abbott, Wallgreens, General Mills, J&J, P&G) - I've met people who went this route
3. FLDP with F100 (Eli Lilly, Abbott, Wallgreens, General Mills, J&J, P&G) - I've met people who went this route
4. Marketing role with FAANG - not familiar but I assume it's possible
5. FLDP with FAANG - not familiar but I assume it's possible
Not interested in banks/consulting at this point
White female, USMC vet
1. 2-3 years as a commodities trader with the same company - not familiar at all
2. Marketing role with F100 pharma/CPG (Eli Lilly, Abbott, Wallgreens, General Mills, J&J, P&G) - I've met people who went this route
3. FLDP with F100 (Eli Lilly, Abbott, Wallgreens, General Mills, J&J, P&G) - I've met people who went this route
4. Marketing role with FAANG - not familiar but I assume it's possible
5. FLDP with FAANG - not familiar but I assume it's possible
Not interested in banks/consulting at this point
White female, USMC vet
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13 May 2020, 20:51
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I would probably stick with 2-5. Narrow it down based on the function and industry you could see yourself in. If you know you want to go to bschool full-time, Eli Lilly is known to sponsor top performers. Incredible opportunity for those interested in the health care space.
17 May 2020, 10:55
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Hi eramona, I agree with BiotechGuy that options 2-5 are probably more marketable when it comes to bschool and transitioning to brand management. However, the decision is likely more nuanced than this and will depend heavily on the specific opportunity. As you're assessing full time jobs next year, ask tough questions about the projects you will get to work on, the team structure, and timing of promotions. Getting into HSW will require spectacular leadership stories, stellar progression, and the requisite GPA/GMAT stats. When it comes to LDPs, my experience is that some companies shuffle you around and don't let you stay in a role long enough to truly have impact; whereas others offer slightly longer rotations that allow you to get your hands dirty and see the results of your work. Industry-wise, I think it depends where your personal interests lie. You'll do better work if the product is something about which you are passionate!
