Dear Class of 2013, I am always struck that we mark college graduations with a ceremony called Commencement. At a time when it feels like so many things are ending, it is a wonderful way to remember that so much is beginning. Commencement is your chance for a fresh start, a new opportunity to make a [...]
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For those who do not know, I love fashion. Even though I go to a business school, it is the fashion industry that I will be entering once I graduate college. So earlier this semester, I took a senior seminar in Fashion. Originally I was not signed up for a class; I am a second [...]
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Let’s debunk the myth out there . . . it’s NOT too late to find a summer internship! The time is NOW . . . For many companies, May is the perfect time to start thinking about summer hires. With classes ending, it’s time to kick your internship search into high gear! Hundreds of Current Postings! Babson Career [...]
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More and more students are experiencing case interviews- they are popping up everywhere! Case interviews have always been a component of consulting interviews, but now we are seeing them used to evaluate marketing, strategy, operations and even retail positions. The case interview, or variations of the case interview, is here to stay. So, we should [...]
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In early April, I travelled with a group of Babson students and staff to San Francisco for the 4th Annual Babson Connect event! The Babson Connect event brings together alumni, current students (MBA & UG) and employers. The event took place on Thursday, April 4th and consisted of a CCD networking hour, followed by an [...]
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Why would YOU want to take our Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE) course? You have heard from your friends that it’s a lot of work, and sometimes you have a great team to work with, and sometimes the team dynamic can be a real challenge. Your client may be terrific, extremely responsive, involved, and love [...]
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It’s starting to feel like winter once again here at Babson College; this also means that it’s time to start thinking about how to make the most of your winter break. Of course, sleeping in and eating lots of delicious food should always be included in your plans, but the lack of homework and exams [...]
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You probably came to Babson because you are interested in entrepreneurship or business in general. Maybe you even developed an interest in a particular field before or during your time at Babson. However, do you know exactly what you want to do after graduation? You might want to enter the finance or marketing industry, but [...]
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As we plunge into October and the temperature continues to drop, it’s once again time for sophomores to go on OEM company tours. For those who are unfamiliar with, or need a refresher on, OEM (Organizing for Effective Management), it is a course stream which combines operations, managerial accounting, and organization behavior into an integrated [...]
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All of your hard work has paid off and you’ve landed an interview, congratulations! However, now the important work begins. What is the best way to prepare for an interview? The answer is that there are many different ways, and the process of preparation itself will guide you in the right direction. Let’s take a [...]
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