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How do I break into an entry-level strategy role?

My previous roles have been as a product designer for early-stage startups, but I am itching to break into the strategy realm. I have the business intuition and creative thinking to bring to a team willing to see my potential!

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  1. Clara Lee
    Clara Lee

    PayPal VP, Product | Formerly Apple, Automattic, Deloitte • 1y

    Business intuition and creative thinking are only part of the expectations for junior strategy candidates. Analytical rigor is typically table stakes for these types of roles, especially at entry levels where you may be competing with Business Analyst-types. Junior strategists often run the financial and operational modeling and the detailed quant behind the opportunities that are identified, sized, and recommended. Additionally, strategy positions typically involve case interviews where your in ...Read More

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  2. Suzie Prince
    Suzie Prince

    Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y

    General advice is to tell as many people as possible that you want to make that career change. I see time and again that if you are successful in your current role, make it clear what you want next then opportunities will come to you.More specifically, in larger organisations the two main ways I have seen people shift into new roles is: 1. Secondments. Look for internal mobility opportunities to try the role out of a while. Often hiring managers are more open to taking on an entry level person w ...Read More

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