It’s all about the 'Specialized Roles' mentioned here. We are seeing a shift from generalist 'Associate' titles to very specific 'Product Strategy,' 'Data Science Lead,' and 'Sustainability Consultant' roles. These are high-value niches that companies are willing to pay a massive premium for, regardless of the overall market sentiment.

A 40% rise in median packages since the pandemic is staggering when you compare it to the single-digit increments seen in the broader lateral job market. It really goes to show that while entry-level roles might be stagnating, the 'premium' for structured leadership talent at the MBA level is only getting stronger