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 have always been heavily motivated by an end goal. For as long as I can remember I have been searching for what I want “to be”. I set my sights on getting into Booth and once I accomplished that, I was ready to find something new to work towards...
This summer I took a brand management internship with the spirits company, Beam Suntory. I had a fantastic summer working on their tequila brand, Hornitos, and found three things allowed me to get the most out of the experience. I’m sharing...
Even if you’ve spent some time reflecting on your goals, the first year of an MBA is so full of networking events, coffee chats, meet and greets, applications, and interview prep that your time management skills are quickly put to the test. Managing...