With the first-year Full Timers finishing up their first Module, what better of a time to Escape From the City, become a BUperhero, or hang out with some friends to hit off the first game of the World Series. #BUmbaSSC #QuestromLife
This past Saturday the Women's MBA Association held their 6th Annual Networking Brunch at the Taj Hotel in Boston.
Student attendees included men and women from the full time and part time MBA program, as well as the MSMS program. Also in attendance were several alumni along with company representatives from PwC, Liberty Mutual, AT&T, Biogen, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hasbro, Cognizant, Athena Health, and Loomis, Sayles & Company.
Keynote speaker, Carla DeSantis (PwC) gave insights on how to stand out in a large corporation, how to add value and let you value be seen, how to overcome challenges, along with many other ways to navigate as a future leader.
Followed by Carla, panelists from PwC, Liberty Mutual, AT&T, and Biogen spoke about work-life balance, being present, prioritization, and more.
Veterans make up a large portion of each MBA class, and there are 24 Veterans currently enrolled in an MBA program at BU. This past weekend, a group of them attended the MBA Veteran's Conference in Nashville, TN. The conference is only opened up to 300 MBA Veterans each year, and we were privileged enough to send eight Questrom students! Highlights include:
Private networking events with companies like Google, Intel, Bank of America, Microsoft and more.
Veteran transition workshops and behavioral interviewing workshops to aide Veterans in their job search.
Industry and career expos by Veterans who have transitioned to corporate life.
On-site job interviews with the companies represented.
More than one Veteran received a job offer from this event - truly a success!
This weekend, several members of Women's MBA Association flew down to Houston, TX for the NAWMBA Conference. The weekend consisted of... - Several Keynote Speakers such as, Ingrid Vanderveldt, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Vanderveldt Global Investments, EBW2020 LLC (Empowering a Billion Women by 2020) - Professional Development Sessionsaround building your personal brand, empowering other women leaders, managing your energy, and many more - A Career Fair with a variety of companies to network with (and also plenty of free swag) .. And of course, a lot of Tex-Mex, shopping in the Galleria, and soaking up the 90 degree sun by the pool.
LAMBAA brought 23 MBAs to the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo this past weekend. Students were able to network with key recruiters and function leaders from a large variety of industries throughout the day. At night, Diageo hosted the Noche de los Muertosparty were many students were able to truly connect and enjoy their assorted beverage brands.
The Feld Career Center along with the Questrom Student Council was able to provide discount codes and reimbursements to make this amazing event even more affordable.
Some highlights of companies represented at the Career Expo: Nationwide Insurance, American Airlines, Hershey Company, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, and more!
Last Wednesday, Net Impact hosted the Delta Airlines General Manager of Environmental Sustainability, Steve Tochilin to speak to MBA's about the company's sustainability initiatives. Both Boston University and Boston College MBA's were in attendance, as well as some undergraduates. Tochilin flew from Atlanta and back in the same day, just to come speak to us. To see more about the presentation, check out the article on Boston University's Student Newspaper .
Marketing Club held an internship panel yesterday for 1st years to come learn about a range of opportunities across a variety of industries. Attendees were able to get honest insights into the marketing function, and learn more about the timeline for job searching.
Panelists included [from Left]: Frank Wood, Marketing Intern - Endocrinology at Genzyme; Nitasha Khetarpal, Strategy & Product Innovation MBA Intern at Adobe; Molly Ryan, Marketing Intern, at Autodesk; Amanda Gonzalez [not pictured] Brand Management and Marketing MBA Intern at Sephora; Micah Gertson, Strategy & Market Research at VCE; Garrett Reeb, Mobile Apps Product Manager at StubHub.
'Wouldn't it be cool if there was such a company, that whenever it sells a pair of shoes, it gives a pair to children who are in need' - Blake Mycoskie, Chief Shoe Giver of Toms
This Monday & Tuesday, Questrom Marketing Students were able to attend the DMA &THEN Conference. "&THEN brings analysts, artists, brand managers, strategists, copywriters, and CEOs together to share ideas and discuss proven ways to get results." [http://dma15.org/]
Blake Mycoskie started off Monday morning telling his story and vision to combine giving with business in order to make a real difference in people's lives around the world. Blake was just one of the many inspirational speakers that hit the main stage this week, along with big names like award-winning musician and entrepreneur, John Legend. #andthen15 #QuestromLife
Thirsty Thursdays:Questrom Student Council started the year with the first of many Thirsty Thursdays at Cornwall's Pub. Each week one club sponsors an event with free appetizers and the occasional free beverages as well. Outside of Thursdays, Cornwall's is the go-to spot for group meet-ups after class, celebrations after midterms & finals, and really everything in between. In short, you will get to know Billy, the owner, very well by the end of your time at Questrom.
Other clubs who hosted their Thirsty Thursday this month include:
Sports & Social Club and Asian Business Club.
Club Kick Off Events: LOT (Leadership & Organizational Transformation) club kickin' off the new year with their first meeting and info session! LOT is just one of 20+ clubs and organizations you can be involved with at Questrom.
Employer Events: Questrom also had several Employer Events this month. These events are a great opportunity to network with business professionals, learn more about their companies and functions, and potentially make connections that will lead to future job offers. The Employers who have visited this September include:
Questrom MBA students attended the National Black MBA Association’s annual conference and career fair in Orlando in late September. It was a fantastic way to get access to a wide variety of companies across industries who are actively recruiting for internships and full-time positions - and to have some fun with classmates outside of Boston!
