My criterion for the ideal summer job was simple: I wanted an environment that would allow me to explore the psychology underlying consumer decision-making in an operational setting. I quickly discovered that finding a consumer products company in New York City, my self-imposed location constraint, was going to take a little more effort than simply… Continue reading Career Perspectives: Crispin on Dynamic Fashion
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Career Perspectives: Tamara on Endless Possibilities
Before arriving at HBS, current students and alumni told me that “the possibilities [at HBS] were endless”. I listened but did not believe the power of those words until this summer… Last year, I made a decision: I would not interview. In fact, my HBS essays focused on my desire to eventually create my own… Continue reading Career Perspectives: Tamara on Endless Possibilities
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This summer I had a blast working for Honest Tea, the fastest-growing, organic bottled tea company in the country. I will admit, however, that there were a few moments in June when I wondered whether I had made the right choice. During my first few weeks, as part of our national promotion with Ford, I… Continue reading Career Perspectives:
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I had the opportunity to work in consulting for McKinsey & Company this summer, and below is a brief description of what that life is like. If you’re interested in learning more, please feel free to contact me directly at hsaleh@mba2005.hbs.edu and I’d be happy to chat. The Work It turns out consulting is not… Continue reading Career Perspectives:
Career Perspectives: Brand Management
RC: Ali FakhariCompany: Harrah’s EntertainmentWebsite: www.harrahs.comIndustry: Gaming and EntertainmentPosition/Function: Brand Management and MarketingLocation: Las Vegas, NVResponsibilities: Managing a newly acquired brand So what do Brand Managers do?Brand Managers are responsible for making a company’s most treasured asset, its reputation, even more valuable and pervasive. They do this by matching the overall business goals of the… Continue reading Career Perspectives: Brand Management
