And now what...?

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>Not sure if this is the right forum, but here goes.</p>

<p>I will graduate in April from Drexel University with an MBA. I chose Drexel since the company I currently work for had me take classes there as part of a development program. Those classes applied directly into the MBA and my company paid for the remainder of the degree. Looking back, I wish I would have chosen another MBA from a more prestigious school so that my MBA would have name recognition (though it would have had to have been a distance MBA given my current location, limiting the options).</p>

<p>As I'm about to finish the degree, I am seriously considering what the options realistically are. I understand a lot of consulting firms won't even give a Drexel MBA a second look (sad really, as I have great work experience for consulting). Did I really screw myself with the Drexel MBA enough to think about going for a second MBA from a top school? Should I think about adding a certificate from Cornell, or something similar, to add a top name to my resume? Should I just wait for an executive MBA chance to come along?</p>

<p>I could stay with my current employer, but am interested in ensuring I remain open for other options. My end goal (if I may be so bold) is to reach the top levels of management, CEO, CFO, even board member, of a Fortune 500 company. Obviously, Drexel really wasn't a "best chance" choice. Not saying it isn't possible, but it's like making a bad chess move, you make the move and quickly realize after losing a few pieces that the game just got a bit harder.</p>

<p>Oh how I wish I could turn back the hands of time.... Someone talk me off this ledge... </p>

<p>Thanks for the advice.</p>

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<p>If this is in the wrong section of the forum, please let me know and I will move it. Thanks!</p>

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<p>If you didn’t already have a job or is considering a career move (from consulting to IB, from IB to something else, from engineering to finance), then I would say where you got your MBA would be very importan. But if you are doing well at your job and is happy with it, then as long as you continue to progress (getting promotions or getting bigger jobs at other firms), then it really doesn’t matter where you got your MBA. Once you start working, your education becomes secondary. It is your job performance which is important for future employment.</p>

<p>I think it is great you got your MBA for free.</p>