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STUDENT STORY
Changing country,
industry & function

Sophia Xing Liu
Chinese
Product Owner
Marketing
Minu
Class of 2016
From Shanghai startups to Miami big-name
brands, and on to Mexico City. With her Hult
MBA, Sophia made the triple jump and
changed location, industry, and function.
How did you achieve the triple jump?
Hult’s one-year MBA format was very appealing,
and the program was more experience-driven
than other schools. The global job market is very
competitive but Hult equipped us for the job
search from day one.
How did you secure your first job at L’Oréal?
L’Oréal came to campus one day and, by
submitting my application via Hult, I secured
a face-to-face interview with their HR Director.
When it came to the final interview, all of those
great tips and tricks I had learned at Hult
worked—I got hired for a role in Miami!
I stayed at L’Oréal for two years before
reconnecting with my passion for startups
and moving to Mexico City.
EXPERT ADVICE
Making the triple jump
A “triple jump” is when you change country, industry, and function at the
same time. Achieving it requires great effort and dedication from the outset.
Identify your development areas that will enable you to make the switch.
Create your unique value proposition and highlight your transferable skills.
Utilize your Targeted Job Search Plan (constructed with the help of the
Career Development team) to justify the “why” for the jump. Network with
connections and alumni in your target function/industry for relevant insights.
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