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 [...]

I think I speak for most interns when I say that company sanctioned social outings can be a crucial part of getting to understand a firm’s culture. At my internship this summer, I and other interns have been exposed to lecture series, tours, barbecues and happy hours all organized for us… And then there was this:

I recently had the privilege of attending a baseball game with other [...]

I’m now most of the way through the summer and am feeling pretty good about my project and also have really appreciated the senior exposure along the way. But something was missing...and shockingly, that something was actually beauty! So when Sephora offered me the opportunity to attend a week of classes at Sephora University, I jumped at the chance.
Over the course of 4 days, I learned [...]

I’m a full eight weeks into my internship, which basically means I’m a full-blown consultant.
...That’s only partially untrue. The number one lesson I’ve learned this summer is that when it comes to consulting, you’re expected to be the expert. On day one.
That’s right - as soon as a piece of the project is given to you, you’re the expert on that [...]

It has been about a week since I finished my summer internship, and I can’t believe how quickly the time flew by. I started the internship intent on learning as much as I could about an industry that has inspired me since my childhood. At the same time, I wanted to contribute as much as possible to an organization undergoing significant change. Reflecting on the experience now, I feel like I [...]