Shuet Loke ⋅ Jersey City, NJ AIG ⋅ 20 years experience

Hi, have you tried management consulting firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, Ernst and Young, IBM Consulting, etc? I am almost certain all of them have intensive training programs for college graduates or individuals with a few years of work experience. They tend to hire "smart" and highly-motivated individuals and provide on the job training opportunities. I started my career with one of these firms and till today, it gave me the best foundation for working in corporate America. Hope this helps.

Carol Lindberg ⋅ San Diego, CA ⋅ 10 years experience

Adequate preparation

Prepare an updated resume that is tailored towards the needs of the employer. Emphasize on your leadership capabilities and fitness for management roles. A well-prepared resume secures you an interview where you will demonstrate these abilities. Prepare well for the interview by researching facts about the organization from diverse sources. Practice on the commonly asked interview questions and the industry specific questions. Additionally, since you are seeking a management job, explore various ways you would answer concerning an organization strategy, professional development and the future of the business

Future of data and analytics resource: http://online.rutgers.edu/resources/infographics/the-future-of-big-data-data-wrangling/

Confidence

A display of confidence when seeking management job is a great asset to win the interviewers. Usually, confidence comes with knowledge of the business processes and people management. Display your ability to positively influence the employees towards the achievement of the goals. Exuding such confidence gives the employers a belief that you bring a freshly new perspective in the organization that would not arise from a highly experienced applicant. Also, show confidence in your willingness to learn and develop in such an unfamiliar. Let the interviewers know of your interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skill by giving examples from your real life.

Succeeding at your job resource: http://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.edu/resources/articles/how-liking-your-job-will-help-you-succeed/

Appearance

Appearance is one of the best-selling points you have to display. Managers are expected to show professionalism in their character and dressing. Display an open-minded approach and a collaborative attitude instead of being bossy. The appearance in an interview will give the interviewers a positive view of your management abilities. The appearance may not mean wearing a tie but be in a professional outfit. Show utmost respect to the interviewing panel and any other employee you may encounter on your way to interview room.

robert castillo ⋅ Huntsville, AL Northrop Grumman ⋅ 6 years experience

you really need to get a degree, lets talk robert.castillo@ngc.com

Richard Buck ⋅ Patterson, NY EY ⋅ 25 years experience

Try contacting CAPCO
contact: Bill Sommers (bill.sommers@capco.com)

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Po Wong ⋅ Orlando, FL Johnson & Johnson (retired) ⋅ 40 years experience

Hi Lee,
A bit odd that you have a MBA on Operation Management, work in Logistics and people think you have no job experience; because logistic is part of Operations. The job market on what you are looking for is relatively good.
If you like, let me know what specific jobs that you are looking for and send me your resume to: pwong1@its.jnj.com . We can have further discussion.

Thanks for your service!!

Craig Bush ⋅ Boston, MA IBM ⋅ 11 years experience

I'm in business analytics too. I work as a management consultant. My recommendation is to go with one of the larger consulting companies. They are very good at taking young talent and teaching the business side.

I actually know a couple of executives who specialize in this and might be able to introduce you. But I'd like to see your resume first.

email me if interested: craig.bush@gmail.com

Betsy Arroyo ⋅ Citrus Heights, CA Hewlett Packard ⋅ 10 years experience

I am in Business Analytics. One of the best ways and this is how I found this position, is through Temp Agencies. These Agencies can get your foot in the door. Once, in then you can inquire about vacant positions, provided you are doing a good job for the company, there's no reason whey they would not hire you.

Chris Grzecki ⋅ Sylvania, OH ⋅ 4 years experience

Do you have relevant experience via the military? If so, have you translated this experience so that it makes sense to someone who has zero military knowledge? The job specific translation of skills were, I think, the biggest factors in the success of my transition. Most employers have no idea of how the military operates - they think of military and think of war. The burden is on us to break things down and "sell" it to them. Most are surprised at the relevant experience we bring to the table.