CaliCpa wrote:
Just curious about what recruiting is like for those from the US that go to LBS and then want to return to the US to work. Has anyone heard much about people doing this? How is the school viewed in the US? I would love the international experience, but would be slightly nervous about this.
It can depend on the industry/company -- but as bsd_lover mentioned, the work authorization issue is one of the main considerations for international students wishing to work in the US. If you are already eligible to work though, most of the larger firms (especially finance and consulting) do recruit for their global offices, including the American locations.
In terms of reputation, this can be somewhat dependent on location and industry as well. We have many students from the Northeast (mainly NYC), which is also reflected in the stronger alumni base in that area, especially in finance. Because of this, I feel the school has a more notable reputation in that region versus the West Coast and Midwest. That said, there are still sizable alumni clubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago as well. Overall, I think those that do know of LBS will already know that it's a strong school comparable to the M7. However, the challenge is getting everyone else to recognize the institution in the first place, especially recruiters in industry or non-profit.
In our class, there are quite a few Americans who are looking at returning back immediately after graduation -- so it isn't a rare occurrence. I personally don't plan to return to the US for some time, as I am focusing on Europe/Asia post-graduation -- where the LBS brand is on par with H/S/W in some places.