Internships prove highly successful for Hult students

Thank you for interest. You can see the webinar here: When it comes to choosing a one or two-year graduate program, internships are a deciding factor for some students. Traditionally, a one-year program is thought to be too short and too intense to allow for internship placements. At Hult, we decided that it was vital for us to do everything we could to help students on our one-year programs participate in internships. Internships are incredibly valuable, both for gaining experience, networking, and ultimately for obtaining a permanent position on graduation. The final two modules – Module D and E – is the best time to participate in an internship as the core courses have been completed and students are concentrating on electives and the Hult Business Challenge project. This allows students to complete either a 6 week (one module) or 13 week (two module) placement alongside their classes and project commitments. Visa restrictions vary from region and will determine how many hours per week students are able to dedicate to their internship. Students can receive credit towards their degree for any internships they participate in by submitting regular reports. Listen to Katherine Boshkoff giving advice on U.S. visas and sharing her 7 top tips on how to land an international job. Here’s an overview of what we’re doing at each of our global campuses with respect to internships, and the experiences of some of our students: San Francisco Internships are integral to the startup dominated job market in San Francisco. The high-stakes world of startups means companies prefer to â€Å"try before they buy†, particularly if the candidate is a career switcher as they may not have a proven track record in the industry or role they are applying for. The rate of conversions from internships to full-time employment is also extremely high – an average of 70% of internships undertaken by Hult San Francisco students have lead to permanent positions on graduation. Hult San Francisco campus knows the importance of internships in the city and has centralized their on-campus recruitment efforts around helping students secure an internship. And it has really paid off – 155 students, that’s 43% of Hult San Francisco’s student body, will be participating in internships in Module D alone. Dozens of companies attended the Internship Fair on campus in April to actively recruit students for internships – 76 students have already secured internships as a result of the event. Student spotlight Rashid Barakhoev, MBA Class of 2016, is an Energy Engineer from Russia with experience in Project Management and Economics. He came to San Francisco to get into the Renewables and Cleantech space. Rashid secured an internship with Cleantech Open, a clean energy accelerator, as a Strategy Planning Intern. This internship will give him valuable insights into this ecosystem and expose him to startups in the field. Boston As in San Francisco, internships play an important role for jobseekers in Boston. Especially for international students aggressively seeking employment in the U.S. Not only is a great way to gain U.S. work experience and open doors through networking, students on internships can apply for OPT and work for an additional year in the U.S. after graduation. Hult Boston is aiming to have a120 students in internships this year, and alumni play a central role in helping them achieve that target. Internship workshops are being held on campus with alumni coming to share their experiences and spread the word about any opportunities. Listen to Katherine Boshkoff giving advice on U.S. visas and sharing her 7 top tips on how to land an international job. Dubai Internships are becoming increasingly important in Dubai and companies of all sizes are very willing to take on interns. We have seen students at Hult Dubai achieve great success through internships and relish the  experience: Student spotlight I joined Reuters as a digital marketing intern to help the digital marketing team execute social media campaigns across multiple platforms of Thomson Reuter’s business. My work also includes assisting strategic marketing and product managers while reporting the progress on social media KPIs to achieve set targets. I report to the Digital Marketing Manager of TR, MENA. I think the best part of Reuters is the work culture, I see myself among kind people who are very much dedicated and strongly care about the company’s success. As a fast growing synthesizer of world insights with expertise in technology, resources and intelligence, I believe it has a lot to offer me in terms of learning opportunities and will help me develop my competencies even further. I look forward to developing my skills with the company’s growth in this region.   Aneesa Isath, Master of International Business Class of 2016 Shanghai The Chinese job market  poses unique challenges  for international students and internships are an invaluable asset for anyone seeking employment in the region after graduation. Internships are very popular on our Shanghai campus as they give students vital work experience of the unique Asian business environment, a great addition to any resume regardless of where they go on to work. Raissa Mendes, Master of International Business, Class of 2016, Hult Shanghai Student spotlight â€Å"After studying in Shanghai, Ive decided to stay.The city is called the business capital of China for a reason its dynamic environment and cultural vibrancy makes it an exhilarating place, and the professional and personal possibilities seem endless. I did an internship previously and Im now in the hiring process for another Chinese company based in Shenzhen Chinas Silicon valley who owns 70% of the drone market. I still have three months until graduation, but if selected Ill support the companys marketing in Latin America it couldnt be a better fit for me!†   Raissa Mendes, Master of International Business, Class of 2016 London Internships are less popular among students on our London campus, in part due to the U.K. visa restrictions on non-E.U. nationals. This said, we have several Hult London students from across all programs participating in internships this year and, historically, these have proven to be highly valuable. Internships post-graduation are more popular with London students, more and more of which are choosing to join up-and-coming startups on the thriving London startup scene. Listen to Katherine Boshkoff giving advice on U.S. visas and sharing her 7 top tips on how to land an international job. On campus recruitment is just one way Hult supports students in finding an internship; read about the 100s of companies that  participated in our global career open houses this year. If you would like to find out more about Hult’s global business programs,  download a brochure here. 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Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .