One of Harvard’s most interesting experiences during the first year of the MBA is FIELD 2. FIELD 2 is a program where students work in small teams to complete projects for companies operating in emerging economies around the globe. In my case, this meant being paired with five unknown classmates in a trip to Malaysia.
I was incredibly lucky. We were going to work with the global partner [...]

Every individual is a prism with many faces. This is why, when HBS requested a short introduction of me, my mind went blank. Who should I talk about? Should I talk about the certified project manager who led teams up to 10 people facing multicultural challenges? Or about the incurable traveler who has visited Argentina, China or Norway? Or about the mechanical engineer fixing airplane [...]

“Close your eyes. Concentrate on your breath, take a pen and start writing” – Tim Butler says. This is my future, 5, 10 years from now. I am in an office round table, with the team I am leading. 6 to 8 crucial people. We draw our discussion keys on a whiteboard. It is full of light. Work is intense and challenging, but fun. End of the first exercise.
Second exercise. Fill in a thorough [...]

After spending two very busy but very productive months in my career search process, I am amazed at the evolution I have experienced. I have done several exercises to define my career vision. I have attended many company presentations to learn about companies’ culture. I talked to career coaches that helped me build my résumé. I had countless cups of coffee with people in different industries [...]