Tom worked as an MBA recruiter at Amazon for almost 12 years, hiring from some of the best business schools in Europe. He then joined the careers team at Sam's alma mater, Oxford Saïd Business School, helping people transition their careers into tech roles. He now offers career and admissions support as an independent career coach, especially in the Tech and Media sector.

In this video, Sam and Tom sit down to candidly discuss tech as a lucrative post-MBA career, current trends in tech recruiting, how a tech applicant can benefit from an MBA, and more.

The questions:

00:00 - Introduction

01:39 - Why is Tech an attractive post-MBA career?

03:12 - How does the culture vary at different Tech firms?

05:43 - How is Tech recruiting now?

08:08 - How is Tech recruiting right now?

08:21 - What do Tech companies want in MBA programs?

13:04 - Which Tech roles are available for MBAs?

17:21 - What is a realistic industry transition into Tech?

23:43 - How do Tech companies recruit?

27:32 - How should a Tech applicant prepare for an MBA?

32:40 - How can students make the most of business school?

37:36 - How can I contact Tom?

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