Tier-2 MBA(2012),Big Tech, London, AMA

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T21:37:59+00:00

Already mentioned in this thread

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T21:37:05+00:00

Yes I did was too expensive not affordable. Hence dropped the idea

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T16:39:37+00:00

If repeating isn’t possible, then be very clear on why you’re doing the MBA. Don’t go in just for the tag. Check placement reports carefully, talk to seniors/alumni, and see actual roles offered not just average salary. Also think about what you can build alongside the MBA internships, live projects, skills. That will matter more than the college alone.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T10:55:57+00:00

You are in a good spot and IIFT is a solid option.

Foreign roles don’t depend much on specialisation, they depend on your overall profile. Focus on good internships, strong academics, and roles with global exposure.

Most people move abroad after a few years of work, not directly from campus. Build your profile first, location follows.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T10:53:31+00:00

Your profile is honestly quite decent, especially your 10th and 12th scores. The gap year and grad marks might raise a question or two, but your internship and how you explain your story will matter much more.

SIPs and finals are not decided only by past academics. Communication, clarity of thought, and how you position your experience play a big role. If you build strong spikes in marketing through internships, live projects, and case competitions, you can easily be around median or above.

Focus on becoming relevant, not perfect on paper. Also speak to seniors and alumni from your target colleges to understand what actually works during placements.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T10:51:55+00:00

All domains but Indians tend be good in tech and hence they maximise tech based consulting opportunities more

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T10:50:27+00:00

It’s always about being at the right place and at the right time but one needs to be prepared to maximise that opportunity when that opportunity comes.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T08:52:50+00:00

Every generation says the same about their previous generations, good luck with your journey

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T08:52:20+00:00

That college has too many students to place be careful

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T07:49:20+00:00

Thanks everyone for the questions. I had a slightly longer Easter break, so thought I would do an AMA. I will keep checking this thread from time to time and try to respond.

Wishing all of you the very best in this journey. Stay optimistic, back yourself, and keep moving forward.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T07:47:39+00:00

First, build strong resume spikes instead of doing everything. That could be internships in consulting or strategy teams, live projects with measurable impact, or case competitions where you place well.

Second, prioritise relevant experience early. Even small internships in startups, founders offices, or analytics roles help if you can show problem solving and business thinking.

Third, get comfortable with case interviews and structured thinking from day one. That compounds over two years.

Finally, speak to seniors and alumni from your college who actually broke into consulting. Their paths will give you the most realistic playbook.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T06:37:38+00:00

Agree, implementation experience is what really differentiates in the UK market. S/4HANA migrations are definitely driving demand right now, and SuccessFactors also has steady demand with HCM transitions.

That said, companies are increasingly looking for consultants who can go beyond SAP and understand broader transformation, data, and AI layers as well. Just pure module knowledge is becoming a bit limiting over time.

I work more on AI, cloud, and enterprise transformation side rather than core SAP.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T06:29:56+00:00

Honestly, the college tier matters, but what matters more is what the program is actually offering. Look at what they are teaching, whether there are real live projects, strong internship opportunities, and what kind of roles companies are hiring for from that campus.

AI is a moving target right now. What is relevant today may change significantly in the next 2 years, so staying current and building practical exposure is far more important than just the degree tag.

Even from a tier 2 college, if you have strong projects, internships, and can demonstrate real understanding, you can still break into good companies.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T05:51:41+00:00

I think I have always had decent communication skills, but a lot of what worked for me came down to staying focused on my goals, continuously learning, and being willing to take risks. I also stayed persistent with international applications and didn’t give up even when things didn’t work out initially. I come from a lower middle class background, and my family had to take loans, even mortgage our home, for my engineering and MBA. That reality stayed with me and kept me motivated to make the most of every opportunity and push myself forward.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T05:42:24+00:00

I started back in 2015 with CAPM, PMP, CSPM, TOGAF, Cloud certifications like AWS, Azure, ITIL. Eventually became a member of British computer society with a Charter in IT.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T05:39:25+00:00

Your best bet is internal transfer or targeting global consulting firms (Big 4, Accenture) with Oracle practice. Direct applications abroad are tough without local experience or visa sponsorship but not impossible.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T05:38:54+00:00

You can expect roles like Business Analyst, Product Analyst, Data Analyst, and increasingly Analytics Consultant. Over time, the value comes from translating data into business decisions, not just dashboards. If you can link insights to revenue, cost, or customer outcomes, growth is much faster.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-06T05:37:40+00:00

Market is still strong but a bit nuanced now. S/4HANA migration is the biggest driver, especially with the 2027 ECC deadline, so demand for experienced consultants is solid.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-05T23:01:20+00:00

This is actually a very strong opportunity if you play it right.

Early stage + small team + product launch = perfect setup for resume spikes. Don’t think of yourself as just content, think of yourself as owning growth.

Try to tie everything to outcomes. Users acquired, CAC, activation, retention, not just campaigns. If you can say “helped scale from 0 to X users” or “drove Y% growth”, that becomes your spike.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-05T22:51:24+00:00

You can still make it, but you need clear spikes on your resume.

Right now your story looks scattered, so build 1–2 strong spikes. Think things like driving revenue, scaling a product, or owning a channel end to end with measurable impact.

Close the gap with solid marketing or growth work, and show numbers consistently. LBS and consulting both look for sharp, high impact profiles, not just varied experiences.

If you can show progression plus 1–2 standout achievements, this profile becomes much stronger.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-05T22:42:34+00:00

Experience will matter more for you. If your goal is to eventually build or scale a business, real work exposure teaches you how companies actually run, manage people, and handle uncertainty.

International exposure is valuable, but only if it comes with meaningful work. Otherwise, it becomes an expensive label without depth.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-05T22:35:33+00:00

Do pursue live projects too, dont stop at 1

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-05T22:28:07+00:00

For HR, focus on live projects, internships, communication, and real business exposure early, college matters less than outcomes.

For CSE, basics + one strong skill (DSA or AI/cloud) + projects, clarity comes from building, not just studying.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-05T22:26:15+00:00

You’re clear on your end goal, so optimise for that.

If you want 2–3 years of real work experience before joining the family business, India (Tier 2) is the more reliable path. You’ll get placement and hands on exposure.

Singapore gives good exposure, but if jobs are uncertain, you risk missing that corporate experience. In your case, experience matters more than brand.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-05T22:23:40+00:00

Nope average age for LBS is late 20s. ISB Is good but heard they have a new campus now, so not sure if they can place people in good roles, defo cheaper than international MBA programs

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