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Maximize your earning potential STUDENT STORY Standing out from the crowd Sebastian Ramirez Colombian Business Strategy Manager, bitFlyer Group Class of 2018 A 2018 graduate, Sebastian has managed to secure a role in Marketing & Business Development at Bitcoin exchange marketplace, bitFlyer. From the topics he learned in class to gaining insights from professors, what he learned at Hult helped him stand out from the crowd. How did the Career Development team help you prepare for the working world? The job market is extremely competitive. You need to understand what makes you special, and that’s what the team helped me accomplish. From advice on building a resume to sharing communication strategies, they were supportive and instrumental in helping me to build my story. I’m confident in saying that these are some of the most important skills I’ll ever learn and will continue developing throughout my career. Was there anything special about your Hult degree that made you stand out? Being a close-knit community, Hult gave me the opportunity to connect with the professors and staff on a personal level. When you’re just starting to define what you want your career to look like, getting firsthand insights from faculty is so important. Hearing their stories and receiving actionable advice is not only extremely valuable, but is also an opportunity that not a lot of people get at many schools. SALARY SNAPSHOT Salary of graduates by region of employment $65,000 South Asia* $53,600 Europe North America Latin America* Asia* Middle East & Africa* $48,900 $39,000 $32,000 $29,000 *For regions with small sample size we use a two year average. All amounts are given in USD and are the average starting salary three months after graduation. 11 GLOBAL CAREERS REPORT 2020