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Make a change
with an internship
STUDENT STORY
From intern to
UN Consultant

Amadou Sy
French and Senegalese
Consultant,
United Nations Capital
Development Fund
(UNCDF)
Class of 2016
Amadou was looking to move from the private
sector to an international development institution.
By leveraging his Hult network and completing an
internship, he was able to get a foot in the door at
the United Nations and realize his ambition to
make a difference on another level.
How did you get in to the United Nations?
Hult ’ s MBA program was instrumental in my
landing an internship with the UN. As well as
honing my understanding of core business
concepts, I could broaden my social impact
experience through participation in the Hult Prize
and take courses with a social responsibility focus.
It improved my confidence and enabled me to
perform better at crucial moments during my
internship. That performance was pivotal in my
being hired as a consultant.
How did Hult support you in this?
I worked closely with my career advisor, who
supported me to strategically reshape my profile
to show what I could offer to the United Nations.
This revamping is what finally attracted the UN’s
eye to an atypical candidate like me.
EXPERT ADVICE
Internships
Internships can build a bridge to your next opportunity. They are
essential for career changers and are one of the most effective
strategies for applicants new to a geography, industry, and/or function.
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