2020 has seemed like the year where everything has gone wrong. As MBAs looking for both learning and networking opportunities, we were looking for a bit of solace. And what better way to turn our year around than with one of the largest tech conferences on the planet? In 2019, IESE students organized the first ever…
Career Development
The IESE MBA actively promotes initiatives that accelerate student’s career advancement. As we know our students and graduates are continually setting new goals, in this section we will address doubts related to MBA careers and share interesting experiences with you.
Internships in Energy: 2020 Success Stories
Have you ever wondered what kind of career and internship opportunities might be available for IESE students in the world of energy? While 10 years ago the conversation was likely dominated by oil & gas, the modern energy transition has opened dozens of exciting opportunities in energy for students interested in strategy, finance, tech, startups,…
Starting a business during a pandemic, Waina Landauro MBA 20
“After careful consideration, we regret to inform you…” Most, if not all of us, have read this infamous line after interviewing for a job. Personally, I have failed a lot of interviews. To paint the picture, let me give you some numbers. I estimate that I applied to 62 MBA internships last year, landing 12…
UNICEF and Startup internships: My Summer Experience
Summer MBA positions offer the opportunity to experiment, to explore, and to be exposed to different types of companies and sectors. There is a lot to be achieved and learned in a few months, so I decided early in the MBA that I wanted to have two summer internships. I spent the first half of…
The Consulting Board Game
How did Rene Hyun and Claudio Bonifaz Cervetto, MBA Class of 2020 manage to combine their interests in consulting and board games into a tool that helps other MBA students in case interview preparation? In this post, they talk about how they created The Consulting Board Game during their second year at IESE. Hi guys!…