Negotiating a salary increase is one of the most nerve-wracking conversations imaginable. It can simply seem easier to accept a future employer’s initial offer, even with a strong CV. According to a recent study by Payscale, 63 percent of male MBA graduates requested raises before starting their first post-degree job, while only 48 percent of… Continue Reading
The texts looked official—one even had the UNICEF logo on it—but their messages were incredibly dangerous. One claimed that a blend of certain herbs cured COVID-19. Another said that temperatures above 26° Celsius killed the virus, so anyone living in warmer climates was safe. But perhaps the most surprising thing was the messages’ source, explains… Continue Reading
11 MBAs took a personalized tour with Alstom's Digital Innovation Director, on a trip arranged by Dhruv Chhabra, VP of the HEC Paris MBA's Digital Transformation Club
When I was invited by HEC Paris’ Digital Transformation Club last November to join them for an exclusive visit to Alstom’s Headquarters, I wasn’t quite sure why a VR demo was on the itinerary. How could a global leader in the transportation sector possibly use virtual reality headsets? But even as we step inside Alstom’s… Continue Reading
Sunset over the HEC lake. Photo by Amanda Shih, MBA '21
One of the biggest draws for studying at HEC Paris is its vast and verdant campus. Although our classrooms are quiet at the moment, our green spaces are louder than ever, with bluebells and vibrant orange, yellow and red poppies “springing” up in abundance. As the season takes hold at HEC Paris, we wanted to… Continue Reading
As people around the world race to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Thibaud Sarrazin-Boespflug, MBA ’96, has an answer. In fact, he has 100 million of them. As the president of the HEC Alumni Chapter in Shenzhen and with deep connections to both the French Chamber in Hong Kong and members of the Chinese… Continue Reading
Aspiring consultants aren’t the only ones facing questions such as “How many iPhones were sold in France in 2019?” during their job interviews. Analytical or case-interview questions are muscling their way into the hiring process for everything from marketing to tech, and job seekers need to be ready. Thankfully, all it takes to showcase your… Continue Reading
With the simple act of waking up at 6 am to decorate classrooms with pink balloons and pins, the HEC Paris MBA’s Women in Leadership Club sent a powerful message about its vision for the future of work. The club’s #HECforParity initiative, launched in conjunction with International Women’s Day, was designed to start a… Continue Reading
Renato Castaneda has always been highly motivated, frequently setting goals for himself in order to achieve. “When I was about 8 years old, I was the last in my class in swimming,” he says. “But I really wanted to become a good swimmer. Within a year I was winning competitions for the school.” This drive… Continue Reading
Finding the MBA program that best suits your career goals and vision of the future is a difficult task. Imagine the added stress of making that choice alongside your partner, because you want to complete an MBA as a couple. “Every year more partners are applying together, and some of them don’t mention that they’re… Continue Reading
Everyone knows that MBA students have lofty career aspirations, but what do they do for fun? That’s what Prashant Singh, MBA ’21, set out to learn in creating this student-produced video. The answer, of course, is as diverse as the HEC Paris MBA’s January 2020 intake itself. Along with being a former program manager at… Continue Reading
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