Navigating the enigmatic world of VC recruiting is difficult. The path can feel lonely, uncertain, and painstakingly long. One of the main difficulties is feeling a lack of control. Often, there is no interview script to follow, no set timeline for...
A common interview prompt is, “Tell me about a time when you failed.” As Booth students, we have spoken to this over and over again. From our past jobs to our MBA admissions interviews, we have at least one good story about overcoming...
I moved to NYC a few days before the start of my internship and, as I entered the leased accommodation, I realized that I had been duped by false advertising! The accommodation was significantly smaller and lacked any furniture (literally didn’t...
This summer I ventured out to the Bay Area to pursue an opportunity in biotech, interning with Geltor in a strategy and operations role. The position wasn’t listed among the thousands of postings on Booth’s job board, nor was it available via any...
Throughout my career in the tech industry prior to business school, I observed that the majority of executives I worked with had experience at top consulting firms. This provided them a broad toolkit across a variety of industries, enabling them to...