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07 Oct 2014, 07:00
| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: From Jouy to the Loire: A poem on Integration Weekend |
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From Jouy-en-Josas, to the heart of the Loire, we departed one night, but did not go by car. T’was a chariot of grey made of welded steel trusses - If you want to be boring then you might call them buses. From forty-four nations, some old and some new; we had all been collected – the fortunate few. The future looked brighter, and the past seemed less grim; for the future was ‘beer’, and the past, ‘Negosim’! We had joined here together for the singular aims of drinking and dancing ’til we all recalled names. Some simple, some hard; and the pro-nun-cia-tion, formed a part of the game that we called ‘Integration’. So the grey bus swerved sideways, past the traffic and holes; as we sang and and we smiled at the shouts of “Hi Skol!”. It was well into darkness when we rolled in to town; but we all knew our place and we promptly sat down. With a towel and a bedroom, all the problems met; save for one tiny task that we hadn’t met yet.    Some preferred walking, and some chose the bike; these were all worthy options, and I’m sure they were liked. But if I’m to be honest, there’s a thing I must say - that the better of us chose a REAL M-Bee-A.  With the honey consumed and our bags in the back, The buses took off at great speed for the track. There we drove round in circles until everyone won, and we laughed and we cheered in the last of the sun.   A few hours later we saw HEC - That feeling of ‘home’ was a new one indeed. The journey was over, the end was in sight; and with mouthfuls of pizza we all said “Good night.” Now I sit here reflecting on the weekend we’ve had, the fact that it’s over makes me feel a bit sad. But then I remember that the next is not far, and in fact might come early…how ‘bout Thursday…P-Bar? - HEC Paris MBA Participant from Sept ‘14 intake |
27 Oct 2014, 05:00
| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Negrel |
 Thomas Negrel HEC Paris MBA, Class of 2010 With pre-MBA experience in the French armed forces, Thomas Negrel was looking to change careers. He had strong managerial and leadership experience having previously worked as a French Gendarme and SWAT team leader. He joined the HEC Paris MBA in 2008 but was initially unsure of a specific career path. “I decided to take the big step and join the MBA program, not really knowing what I wanted to do, actually, not having any idea what I wanted to do.” With an open outlook during the fundamental phase of the program, he had a revelation. “I really loved my Corporate Finance teacher, and I decided that since I understood the subject, that it could be a good path.” This initial interest in Finance eventually led him to accepting a post-MBA job with French bank BNP Paribas in Mergers & Acquisitions. Since graduating in 2010, Thomas regularly finds himself returning to HEC Paris. Seeing that many MBA students were curious about careers in finance but unsure about how to get a foot in the door, he worked with the Career Management Center to develop a “Finance Bootcamp,” which he now teaches. This introduction to the world of finance gives the students an opportunity to discover more about the field, the types of jobs available, the varying hiring processes and how to network. Thomas has recently moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where he is now working as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions for William Blair & Company. Click here for the full profile. |
05 Nov 2014, 07:00
| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: The Strategy for a career in Strategy |
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The Career Management Center has put in place a series of bootcamps that give students in inside look into key career sectors from industry experts. Last month, students had the opportunity to follow a multi-day Consulting bootcamp, full of presentations, case studies and insider tips from former Executive Recruiter at McKinsey & Co, Nick Oak.  What does he advice students interested in a career with a top consulting firm? Below, we ask him a few questions on how best to prepare the competitive consulting application process. How important is the preparation process for a career in consulting? Without specific case interview practice I can categorically say the probability of a career in consulting are low – so very important; however, MBA students will often, realizing this obvious importance, over prepare by attempting to figuring out all “correct answers” via repetition. This over fixation on practice alone is a huge mistake as consulting firms are evaluating candidates for their ability to demonstrate sound judgement and thinking that produces the right answers and not the correct answers themselves. What kind of background/skills/qualities do big consulting firms look for in the hiring process? This changes year to year and depends on the firms; however, let me provide the following list of attributes that standout: - Strong undergraduate experience - Outstanding professional experience before MBA - Competitive internship - Academic performance during MBA - Leadership: evidence of leading people, groups and organizations - Extracurricular and community involvement - GMAT/GRE score - Networking, networking and networking No one item above will get you an interview, indeed, it is the sum total of the consulting firms interpretation of your background that will answer if an interview will happen; however, most weaknesses can be overcome with diligent networking if you are able to find an advocate, especially a HEC alumni, at the firm of your interest. What do people need to know about the case analysis aspect of the recruitment process? The case should not highlight only their ability to do cases but should demonstrate they can leverage the learnings from the MBA program as a tool to strengthen and deepen their problem solving skills. Also, the case is only half of the assessment as the behavioral interviews will need as much preparation. Some firms will also have a standardized test which will need some attention although not as much as the case and behavioral. What is important to know in order to succeed in consulting? MBA students need to start the transformation process to grow now. Everything they are learning will be useful if they successfully navigate the interview process and get a job as a consultant. This evolutionary process starts by first applying the listening, thinking and verbalization skills in their classes and by collaborating to learn from not only the professors, but more importantly, from other students. This deliberate cultivation of their time at HEC will empower them to do well during the interview process and succeed during their tenure in consulting. Some obvious issues to focus on are as follows: - Don’t pick the easiest answers. Think critically about possible counterintuitive and unintended outcomes that are discovered by evaluating interdependence (we had examples during case practice). - Recast data to realize not only what it tells you but more importantly what it doesn’t say - Without listening carefully nothing else much matters. Start by listening well to your peers. - Work on your verbalization and speak in a structure manner thoughtfully. This means don’t speak quickly with the easiest and most obvious point that pops into your mind – take time to formulate a response that characterizes critical thinking and practice it daily. |
10 Nov 2014, 04:00
| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: Driving Change |
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The HEC Paris MBA Net Impact Club and Women in Leadership Club recently organized Driving Change, a roundtable in which three exceptional women shared their experiences, explaining how they drive change in both for-profit and non-profit activities. The guests speakers included: Estelle Mironesco, a consultant and coach in Sustainable Leadership, Christelle Van Ham, a consultant in Social Entrepreneurship, and Emilie Vuillequez, the co-founder of Pro Bono Lab.  The aim of the event was to present unconventional stories. The guest speakers had all benefited from an excellent educational background and had started their careers in business, but, after a few years, they decided to switch from the more traditional finance and consulting sectors into professions which focus on sustainable leadership, social entrepreneurship, and innovation-led practices. “They are now successful entrepreneurs because they didn’t limit themselves: they wanted to have an impact in society and were committed to creating value; they weren’t afraid of hard times and took risks to achieve their goals.” (Giovanna Santaniello – Class of 2015) Both male and female MBA participants found these women inspiring, and were eager to learn about their personal backgrounds and career trajectories. They also wanted to discover more about their ways of thinking: the skills they found crucial for driving change in today’s society, and the key challenges faced in making conventional financial services act more responsibly. Looking ahead, the speakers and participants also discussed what consumers and stakeholders can expect from business leaders over the coming years in terms of sustainability. The event marked a breakthrough moment, with these remarkable speakers being considered not only guests, but influencers and opinion makers. |
27 Nov 2014, 12:00
| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: Student Voices: Champagne Cup |
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Sitanshu Shekhar, HEC Paris MBA, Class of 2015 What is it like to be a student at HEC Paris MBA? Student Voices is a student contributed section where current students share their first-hand experiences of life on campus and beyond.  Ryder Cup is the premier golf team tournament in the world, and every golf fan dreams of playing in one. So on the weekend of the 2014 Ryder Cup, I thought, how much fun would it be if we could play in similar tournament against INSEAD. So after some inquiries from INSEAD students, I finally got hold of their Golf Captain. He jumped on the idea of a match between the two schools on the rules of the Ryder Cup. We decided to hold the first edition of the tournament on the 2nd of November at their home course, Chateau D’Augerville. We were divided between the name of the tournament – Paris Cup or Champagne Cup, but decided to go with Champagne cup, as the winning team would drink a bottle of champagne from the cup!!!  With the sun shining on a beautiful Autumn morning, we departed for Augerville in high spirits. The team consisted of Andrew Young, Alfonso Alvarez Prieto, Othmane Benlamine, Yukiko Toyoda and me. After some quick introductions with the INSEAD team, we got down to the business of golf. The course was tough, and INSEAD played some really golf to beat us convincingly. But, it was not a day of wining and losing, but of making new friends and golf buddies. The day ended with prize winning ceremony, a few rounds of beers and lots of laughs. When I look back at that day, I like to think of it as the start of something historic and special, just like the Ryder Cup.  The post Student Voices: Champagne Cup appeared first on HEC MBA Blog. |
08 Dec 2014, 03:00
| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: Celebrating Diversity: Cultural Weeks at HEC Paris MBA |
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With 90% of our MBA student body coming from outside of France, HEC Paris MBA is a truly international scene. The tremendous range of nationalities and backgrounds makes the MBA an exciting and enriching experience, but the benefits aren’t just limited to the classroom. The student-led cultural weeks are always highly anticipated here on campus, giving students and staff alike a week-long immersion into the cultures, traditions, and cuisines of their peers. With 2 consecutive cultural weeks, November was a particularly busy month. The Brits were first up, kicking off the festivities with a beautifully presented High Tea. For Sitanshu Shekhar, organizing the cultural week was a perfect opportunity to shake Britain’s reputation for terrible cuisine, and the chance to offer something a little more unique: “Instead of the usual dinner, the high tea was all about sophistication and elegance. Though I am not sure how successful it was in its goals, as it probably reinforced the stereotype of snobby tea drinkers.” Snobbiness aside – with champagne, cakes, scones, and a range of sandwiches on offer, the event was a resounding success. This was followed by a screening of Richard Curtis’ classic, ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in the Piano Bar to round off the night in a truly British fashion.   Next came the Indian cultural week, and the chance to celebrate and showcase the richness and diversity of the Indian student body at HEC Paris MBA. For Aastha Sharma, the week’s events were about showcasing the breadth and variety of Indian culture: “We may all look similar, share an affinity for spicy food and rock the dance floor on Thursday nights, but we also have very different cultural upbringing, from speaking different Indian languages to following different Indian customs – which in itself makes each one of us unique.”   A surprise Bollywood-themed flash mob in the foyer of the S building caught students unaware and generated much excitement for the events to come. First came the ‘Mela’, an Indian fair, where students had the opportunity to try a variety of Indian snacks and drinks, and buy some traditional, hand-made arts and crafts. This was proceeded by a dinner and film night in the Piano Bar. Delicious food aside, the cultural weeks serve a greater purpose – as Johan Matthai put it: “One of the biggest intangible benefits of any international MBA is the relationships you build with people from all over the world. This is even ‘truer’ for the HEC Paris MBA, as diversity is one of the elements listed by a large number of students from my cohort when choosing their school. In line with this, cultural weeks provide a unique and ideal platform to truly infuse a country’s culture into the general student body. I was delighted at the interest shown by my friends from other countries, for in between the spicy curry and the Bollywood moves; I do believe they experienced something they’d cherish for some time to come!”  https://www.mba.hec.edu/mbablog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Rangoli.jpg The post Celebrating Diversity: Cultural Weeks at HEC Paris MBA appeared first on HEC MBA Blog. |
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