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FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Karla La Gant at Johnson & Johnson’s International Recruitment Development Program

Karla La Gant, International MBA April 2014 graduate, tells us about her experience with this firm.

How did you find out about this job opportunity?

Through a Company presentation organized by the Career Management Center (CMC). A head of recruitment from J&J EMEA, as well as members of the Spanish team came to Campus, where they explained the IRDP internship program and spoke about opportunities throughout the world.

What was so great about their visit is that they were genuinely open to share their “insider” experience and even offered some tips for the interview process.

How did the CMC and your IE experience help you during the recruiting process?

The CMC has a vast array of sources that sometimes we do not take the time to look into.

The minute I was invited to a first interview (there were 5 in total) I contacted Ana, my CMC advisor, and she met with me to go over competency-based and skills-based interviews. She provided me with some useful documents the CMC has already put together to help me prepare and identify the key areas they were looking for and that I needed to highlight.

Fortunately, around that same time, the CMC organized a few interview preparation sessions with an experienced recruiter where we covered both competency-based, as well as case-based interviews. This really eased my way back into the interviewing game. Moreover, Ana also put me in contact with an IE Alum who had gone through the same recruitment process and he was kind enough to speak with me a couple of times as I prepared for the interviews.

How was the recruiting process: stages, tests, interviews, etc?

After the company presentation on Campus, I submitted my application and emailed the recruiter that had come to visit us on Campus. Since she was from EMEA and I was applying to LatAm, she forwarded my email to her colleagues in Latin America, so they would be on the lookout for my application. I was contacted about a week later from a LatAm representative who informed me they were interested and that I was officially beginning the process.

Another week later, I had my first interview with a recruiter from J&J’s HQ in New Jersey. He informed me after the interview that he would be promoting to the second stage, which was an online assessment (consisting mainly of personality-related questions). For the next 2 months I had another 3 interviews with members of the team I would be working with in Panama.

Would you want to share any tips, advice with current student interested in applying to J&J?

Be 100% yourself…REALLY! After speaking to a few of my IMBA colleagues who had worked for J&J prior to the IMBA, I began to understand what they meant when they said that all J&J looks for is a match in personality. In every interview, the recruiter made me feel very comfortable because all conversations are about who I am as a person and what I want to achieve with them. It is crucial that you sell yourself as you really are because there will be weeks or even a month in between interviews and if you are not 100% honest, they will notice it as all the questions revolve around the same: YOUR LIFE!

Karla La Gant, exalumna del International MBA de abril 2014, nos comenta su experiencia con esta compañía.

¿Cómo has encontrado esta oferta de trabajo?

A través de una presentación de empresa organizada por la oficina de CMC. Vino el responsable regional de EMEA de Johnson & Johnson, además de un miembro del equipo en España. Explicaron el programa de prácticas de IRDP y otras oportunidades en todo el mundo.

Lo mejor de su visita es que están dispuestos a compartir su experiencia desde “dentro de la organización” de forma sincera e incluso ofreciendo consejos para el proceso de entrevistas.

¿Cómo te ayudo tu experiencia en el IE y el equipo de CMC durante el proceso de reclutamiento?

El CMC tiene una amplia gama de recursos que a veces no nos acordamos de tener en cuenta.

En el momento que me concertaron la primera entrevista (fueron en total 5) contacté con Ana, mi Advisor en la oficina de CMC. Concertamos una cita para revisar las entrevistas de competencias y habilidades. Me paso una serie de documentos muy útiles creados por CMC para ayudarme a identificar las áreas clave en las que están interesados y en las que necesitaba enfocarme.

Por suerte, a la vez, el CMC organizó unas sesiones de mock interviews con un reclutador profesional donde cubrimos tanto entrevistas por competencias como de caso. Esto me ayudó mucho para entrar en la “onda” de las entrevistas. Además de esto, Ana también consiguió ponerme en contacto con un antiguo alumno del IE que había pasado por el mismo proceso de reclutamiento y tan amable como para reunirse conmigo un par de veces para ayudarme a preparar para las entrevistas.

¿Cómo fue el proceso de reclutamiento: etapas, pruebas, entrevistas, etc.?

Después de la presentación de la empresa en el campus, mandé mi candidatura y contacté al reclutador que vino al campus por email. Como ella era de la región de EMEA y yo estaba aplicando a LATAM, reenvió mi email a una colega de trabajo en la región y estuvieron pendientes de mi candidatura. Me contactaron aproximadamente una semana más tarde por un representante de LATAM que me informó de que estaban interesados en que empezara oficialmente el proceso de selección.

Una semana más tarde tuve mi primera entrevista con un reclutador en las oficinas de Johnson & Johnson en New Jersey. Me informó después de mi entrevista que me iban a pasar a la segunda etapa que consistía de una evaluación online (preguntas relacionadas con mi personalidad). Los siguientes 2 meses tuve otras 3 entrevistas con miembros del equipo con los que tendría que trabajar en Panamá.

¿Te gustaría compartir algún consejo o sugerencia con alumnos actuales interesados en aplicar en J&J?

Debes ser 100% tú mismo… ¡de verdad! Después de hablar con varios compañeros míos del IMBA que trabajaron para J&J antes de su MBA y mis entrevistas me di cuenta de que J&J busca un encaje de personalidad. En cada entrevista los reclutadores me hacían sentir a gusto porque todas las conversaciones eran sobre cómo soy como persona y lo que buscaba conseguir con ellos. Es crucial que te vendas a ti mismo como eres realmente porque pasarán semanas, incluso meses, entre entrevistas y si no eres al 100% sincero, se darán cuenta ya que todas las preguntas son siempre sobre el mismo asunto: ¡TU VIDA!

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Hi there! I'm also applying for the Jan 2016 IMBA intake and had my interview yesterday via Skype. I'm interested in hearing from those of you who have been accepted how long it took for the admissions team to contact you after your interview. Thanks for any info you can share!!

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I had my Skype interview on 18th August and I received the accept letter on 26th August.

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I had my Skype interview on 18th August and I received the accept letter on 26th August.

Congrats scalkan!

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I had my Skype interview on 18th August and I received the accept letter on 26th August.

Congrats scalkan!

congrats scalkan

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All recently applied members: can you update us on your application status ??

We would appreciate if those who interviewed can share their interview experience here

Thank You!

I got the interview email, i have yet to schedule it tho.

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The interview was kind of ordinary. The standard questions - Can you walk me through your resume? Why MBA? Why IE? Similar stuff. But I felt that the interviewer was more keen on knowing how I was going to finance the MBA than on determining if I was a good fit or not. And he was kind of negative on the job opportunities in Europe after graduation. But I guess, it was because I was an Indian applicant. It could be different for candidates from elsewhere. But it was definitely not the kind of interview I expected from a Top-20 B-school.

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Congrats on your acceptance scalkan! I had my interview on Sept 2 and it was very different than your experience. Many of my questions were like those of a job interview - I walked through each portion of my resume and was asked a lot of situational questions ("tell me about a time when..."). There was a great deal of focus on my experience working with people from other countries and the interviewer wanted specific examples. Quite challenging.

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Cool, congrats!

I was interviewed last week too. The interview was pretty difficult - in addition to the "career questions" there were some questions on how to solve problems and look for patterns. It was fun but also a bit intense. Now I'm waiting for the answer!
Cheers!

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FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Meet Cameron – IE IMBA and Yale MAM Graduate

By Arabdha Sudhir

Talking to Cameron, one cannot possibly miss the ring of positivity in his voice and the zest to do things differently! You come back inspired – and it’s no surprise he´s working as a project manager in what is the most sought after workplace today- Google (Mountain View, California).

He comes from a risk engineering background and is an IMBA alum from IE. He then went on to do his dual degree with Yale School of Management in New Haven.

When asked about his Experience at IE Business School, he says “IE was a collective experience for me – it’s the amazing people you´re with, the ecosystem of learning together combined by the Madrid factor. I met a group on people so amazing that they became my family. The experience was transformative!

I was blown away by the professors and how good the teaching was! I came to IE wanting to do something different, to find opportunities to do so and that´s what happened – doors opened.”

What does he have to say about the dual degree program with Yale? – I ask.

“It’s the best of both worlds! I would recommend the Masters In Advanced Management program at Yale to just about anyone. Having a dual degree from two top B Schools- IE and Yale – will change your life.

IE being a part of the Global Network of B Schools works amazingly for the students and in my opinion, everyone should be aware of the existence and potential of this alliance – and leverage it if they can.

Yale gave me the chance to get the personalized and individualized experience that I sought. I found out about the program at Yale accidentally while at IE and decided to go for it. What drew me towards the program was the ability to focus on my own priorities: managing complexity, leadership, and innovation management.

The MAM program at Yale is actually the heart of the Global Network. At Yale, the entire school opens up to you giving you the complete and unsolicited freedom to study and learn whatever subjects you wanted to!

And imagine the network effect- you had the very diverse IE network before and now you´re connected to people from 27 other world class B schools and their networks as well. My network compounded and exploded at a scale unimaginable to me before.

With the dual degree at Yale, you have the option to be a part of the 27 B School alliance trying to make a difference. Not everyone gets this opportunity to go to IE and Yale – the best possible combination.”

And what would he say about Google and how he ended up there?

“I always wanted to work at Google and working here turned out to be everything I had hoped for. My life is filled with unicorns and Google is the promised land.*laughs*

I felt like all of my background – with the focus in leadership and innovation, the combination of IE and Yale was leading me towards this. My experience taught me to look at a problem from every possible angle – design, business, strategy and make a clear judgement.

The interview process at Google was long and it comprised a series of interviews- skill focused and open ended! There really is no right way to prepare. What was important was to stay calm and collected. It is a combination of instinct, skills and judgement that they look for. It’s the focus on merit and merit alone which I admired so much.”

Talking a bit more about the experience of working there, he says “It´s the PEOPLE-they´re so motivated and positive. They are the best at what they do!

You talk about these wonderful amenities at Google but they´re just there to help these absolutely brilliant people shine.”

So-what would he advise the wannabe Googlers?

“Just do what you can to be your absolute best – especially on your interview day!”

And finally, a word for the IE students-

“When people come to a B School, they come with a lot of baggage. They´re constantly worried about where they would end up! Everyone underestimates themselves.

You´re here at IE- you´re already great! Come down with an open mind and have some faith in yourself. You´re going to be absolutely fine. Everyone ended up at a good place and happy- so don´t be afraid and live the experience!”

As usual, Cameron has the final word as you walk back impressed.

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I had my interview during the week and it was really tough....More questions about my personality, strength and weakness as it applies to IE personality and IE MBA personality. I thought, I would have more control of a Skype interview than physical one... But it was really intense and gave me an idea of the programme intensity. Hoping for a quick and positive feedback.

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FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: IE Business School’s MBA program ranked No. 5 in the world by Forbes

IE Business School’s International MBA program holds the No. 5 position worldwide among one-year programs in the non-US business school category which forms part of the latest ranking published by US journal Forbes.

The biennial ranking evaluates the return on investment of students who completed their MBA five years ago at business schools around the world.

Forbes includes 3 categories in the ranking: MBA programs run by US schools, one-year MBA programs at schools based outside the US, and two-year programs at non-US schools. IE Business School holds the No. 1 position in Spain and is No. 5 in the one-year programs outside the US. The ranking is based on the time needed to recuperate the investment made in the MBA, coupled with the graduates’ salary progression over the last 5 years.

New International MBA

Earlier this year IE Business School redesigned its International MBA program, now ranked as the No. 2 non-US program by Bloomberg Businessweek (2014 MBA ranking) and No. 4 in Europe by Financial Times (2015 MBA ranking). Ninety percent of the School’s International MBA students are international students, from a total of 65 countries, with an average of 5 years’ professional experience. The program has English and Spanish versions and is designed to permit students to craft their own personalized program based on their interests and career plans. Students can opt to focus on learning to be Creators, with a marked focus on entrepreneurship, or Transformers, if they intend to develop their career as directors in the corporate world. They can also choose from among more than 150 elective courses to further customize their learning experience, and undertake consulting projects or work on social initiatives in South Africa, Ethiopia, Peru or Brazil.

Students also have the opportunity to take part in the Post MBA Long Exchange Program, a 3-month exchange program at their choice of school from among 58 business schools worldwide, including Chicago Booth, Babson College, NYU Stern, London Business School and CKGSB Beijing. Moreover they can extend their contacts during the Global Network Week, travel with the School’s Venture Lab initiatives to gain an understanding of entrepreneurial eco-systems in other countries, or present their business projects at the Venture Day events held by IE in cities that include Shanghai, Sao Paulo, Mexico D.F., Providence, Berlin, Tokyo and Lisbon. The program offers a total of 66 international destinations where students can further enrich their MBA experience.

IE Business School’s International MBA program also includes professional fitness sessions throughout the program, in which students design a strategy for professional growth and attend sector-specific workshops and events like the Talent Forum, a three-day event with recruiters focused exclusively on IE students. There is also a special focus on soft skills in the Behavioral Fitness module, designed to improve skills related to leadership, communication, managing high-performance teams, mindfulness, influencing people and change management, all of which play a key role in successful business management.

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FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: IMBA Unite: the biggest IMBA event of the year!

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FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Four IE Business School Professors Shortlisted for Thinkers50 Awards

Thinkers50, the premier ranking of global business thinkers, has announced that included IE Business School Professors Enrique Dans, Lee Newman, Juan Pablo Sampere, and Steve D’Souza are among the business gurus shortlisted for this year’s Distinguished Achievement Awards.

The definitive global ranking of management thinkers, Thinkers50 is published every two years and evaluates global business thinkers on originality of ideas, practicality of ideas, presentation style, written communication, loyalty of followers, business sense, international outlook, rigor of research, impact of ideas, and ability to inspire.

Enrique Dans is nominated for a new Thinkers50 category, called the T50 Digital Thinking Award, which recognizes the thinker who has done the most to convert the digital language of the 0 and 1 into useful human insights. An author and prolific blogger, Dans studies the effect of technology on people, companies, and society as a whole. He is also the most followed business school professor on Twitter, worldwide.

Lee Newman is nominated for the T50 Breakthrough Idea Award, which celebrates a radical idea in management that has the potential to change the way we think about business forever. As Professor and Dean, IE School of Human Sciences & Technology, Newman’s work is focused on the area of positive psychology and behavioral science. He explores the role of behavioral biases in human judgment and decision-making, and the impact they have when making decisions under risk and uncertainty. Prior to pursuing an academic career, he was a founder and senior manager in two technology-based startups in New York City (Brainstorm Interactive, and HR One) and served as a management consultant with McKinsey and Company in Chicago. He is a regular blogger on WSJ.com.

Juan Pablo Vazquez Sampere is a professor with an expertise in applying disruptive innovation concepts to current managerial challenges. He has been nominated for the T50 Innovation Award, which recognizes the thinker who has contributed the most to our understanding of innovation over the last two years. He is a regular contributor to HBR.org.

Steven D’Souza has been shortlisted for the T50 Radar Award, which honors a new generation of business thinkers who are most likely to shape the future of business and business thinking. In addition to his role as professor at IE Business School, D’Souza is Director of Programs at the FT IE Corporate Learning Alliance and co-author of the award winning Not Knowing: The Art of Turning Uncertainty into Possibility (LID, 2014).

Winners of the Thinkers50 awards will be announced in London on November 9, 2015.

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I got in....thanks guys for support. Now, any ideas for funding?

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FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: IE Energy Day

During September the IE Community enjoy of one of the most expected events of 2015: the return of the IE Energy Day.

The IE Energy Club organised a magnificent event where key energy industry players, observers and policy makers gather together to discuss about the industry. Companies such as Tulip, Abengoa, SunEdison, EDP Renovaveis, Acciona, Gartner, Baker Hughes and BCG.

The event was divided in two discussion panels covering actual topics: “New technologies in the Renewable Energies sector” and the “Energy Outlook for 2040″ in which the lecturers had explain us their roles and beliefs about what is going on in the Energy Market.

Moreover, with a full attended Aula Magna, the attendees had the pleasure of listening to two incredible Keynote Speakers: The CDO of a start up in gas & oil in Netherlands. (Yes, you read it right, a start up of gas & oil.) and the Energy MD of BCG who gave us a magistral class about the Energy Market.

It was an amazing night that ended with a networking cocktail in which everyone was able to meet and greet the starts of the night.

Thanks to the IE Energy Club, IE Campus Life and IE Career Management Center for organising this event!

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FROM IE Business School - International MBA Blog: Rendezvous with our IMBAs – Chashah and Judy..

By Arabdha Sudhir

The first thing you notice about Chashah and Judy is how unpretentious and down to earth they are! It can´t be easy staying so focused on a social impact cause – in a world that´s increasingly measured in terms of time and money. But these girls make it seem so easy and as Judy likes to put it she “cannot think of any other way to exist”.

What this duo is working on is the perfect mix of tech, business and social impact. Their startup – Azadi 3D aims to target not just developing countries, but rural areas within developing countries. This is because basic goods often do not reach these areas. With 3D printing, basic goods can be printed within the areas and supplied directly to the local communities.

3D printing, as they put, is very like 2D printing – except it functions in layers. The mediums are varied and can range anywhere from plastic to metals and other polymers. There is a virtual CAD design which the 3D printer then translates into a real time object. The industrial uses for this are varied. While one can see the technology being used for creating impressive designs in the field of architecture and luxury products, Chashah and Judy see this more as simple, practical, granular level problem solving.

Chashah comes from an Anthropology background and has always had an interest in experiencing life through lifestyles, culture, mode of living, religion and traditions. She likes learning from, as she calls it – “another side of life”. She has spent a lot of her years travelling through and working in underprivileged areas.

Judy hails from a more corporate background but has also been raised in Kenya. She is well versed with the problems of her country –both from a practical as well as a corporate standpoint. She could not have been clearer about her vision to try to create a business that makes an impact in the lives of the people around.

These girls truly enjoy what they do. They love the simplicity of working in these areas, the time and experience helps them reflect and think on their lives – they say. The cause is close to their hearts, but also the self-awareness and personal growth that comes with this is priceless!

Judy says- to create a successful business on social impact, one has “got to understand the problems that people go through” and this is exactly what happened. Chashah was at the IE Alumni Meet when she stumbled upon the 3D printer at the gadget and technology exhibit and she had her very own Eureka moment! She could imagine the 3D printer making lives so much easier in the places she had lived in before and she began thinking. Later she talked this through with Judy who also cared deeply for social impact causes and right there was the inception of “AZADI 3D”.

They are in the venture lab right now- working on the business model and doing additional research on how they can take 3D printing to the areas that have limited access to basic needs. This technology can provide them necessities like fridge boxes, mosquito nets, spare parts for generators, 3D printed cloth, bedding materials and much more-transforming lives in the process. The girls plan to move out to Africa after their MBA and test out the market therein.

They talk about their plans, the future -and the passion that they transmit is almost infectious! In a lot of ways, these girls and their venture embodies the spirit of social innovation and entrepreneurship that IE is so known for. The future looks promising indeed with ventures like these in the pipeline. We wish them all the luck with AZADI 3D and can´t wait to see where this takes them!

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