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Would you choose IIM over MBA Abroad? 05 Nov 2024, 16:41
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Asking for me — 28 y/o, want to pursue Marketing, eventually want to become a Market Researcher, already have 6 years of Work Experience in Sales, Growth and Marketing.

What would you say would be of more worth to me?
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Asking for me — 28 y/o, want to pursue Marketing, eventually want to become a Market Researcher, already have 6 years of Work Experience in Sales, Growth and Marketing.

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Hello aakritibirla,

Your decision would depend on several factors:
-Where you see yourself settling down eventually
-Which school are you considering abroad
-Your risk appetite/finances
-Your need for international exposure

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aakritibirla For Indians aiming for marketing roles abroad, finding the right opportunities can be challenging. The top tier of marketing roles includes brand management positions. For these types of roles, brands often prefer to hire local talent wherever they’re recruiting, and they may be reluctant to sponsor a candidate who is new to the region and may not fully understand the local consumer nuances. Given this, consulting, growth marketing, or marketing analytics/research roles tend to be more accessible to international candidates. However, these openings are limited, and finding the right opportunity can take time and effort. I have also seen people join small companies or startups with lower salaries while continuing their job search. Especially in Europe, I am unsure how much the marketing job-hunting effort is worth.

On the other hand, in India, with your relevant experience, you can find suitable high-paying opportunities even on your own. With the right organization, if you'd like, you may even transition gradually into core brand management roles, considered the industry's top tier and some of the best-paying jobs in India. For a career in marketing, I would choose India over pursuing opportunities abroad. Later on, you could also explore roles in the Middle East or Singapore more easily.

My views are based on firsthand insights

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aakritibirla - the first question I'd ask myself is 'where do I want to live/ settle down in the next 3-5 years (and longer)?'

Next, considering your career goals in Marketing, it's important to consider regional/ language specific nuances. Your best bet, if exploring options abroad, would be the US, English-friendly European countries (UK, Germany to an extent etc.) and Asia (SG, HK etc.) where companies hire internationals for marketing roles.

There are also top EU schools like HEC/ IESE that provide Marketing/ GM roles for internationals in English friendly pockets such as the UK, Netherlands etc. It'd be worth checking out the employment reports and LinkedIn for these datapoints.

In India ofcourse, the transition is likely to be easier, given your relevant experiences and transferable skills.

Ultimately, it'd depend on your geographic preference, financial situation, and overall profile (work-ex, extracurriculars, GMAT/ GRE score, etc.).

Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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