During Professor Marc Badia’s speech to the MBA Class of 2021 at orientation, he offered us three pieces of advice. Of the three, the first one came to me as the most intriguing and profound. In his words: “Take ownership of your destiny: find your purpose” While questions like “What is my purpose?”, “What is…
My Summer Internship at Amazon (and how you can do it too!)
This summer I did my internship at Amazon Madrid. It was an intense but very rewarding experience. I chose Amazon because I was seeking a challenging work experience that pushed me to my limits. Prior to the MBA, I had 5 years of experience in sales operations, account management, and performance/acquisition marketing in the advertising…
How to tackle the IESE MBA application, tips from our Admissions Director
Dear applicants to the Class of 2022, I am thrilled to announce that the incoming Class of 2021 will be IESE’s largest MBA class yet of 370+ students. It is very exciting to see our vibrant student community growing – one that some of you may very well be joining next year. As you embark…
Dear Incoming Class of 2021…
Get ready for the adventure of your lifetime. It was June 2017, and I was exactly where you are right now. Watching Marc Badia in the -for some- much needed accounting Coursera course, trying to find roommates and a decent-looking flat in the city (good luck with that!), feeling the nerves of starting this new…
What the MBA AdCom really wants – Part II
This is the second half of the interview between IESE’s Director of MBA Admissions, Pascal Michels (MBA 10) and David White from Menlo Coaching. Here Pascal demystifies MBA recruitment from the employer standpoint and explains the role of admissions in preparing students for success in their career. Applicants’ Career Risk and Career Potential David: And what…