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CAREER IMPACT
“Working with such diverse teams and living abroad
gave me a much better understanding of cultures.
This global mindset still benefits me today and
helped me transition into the Chinese market."
What motivated you to come to business school?
I have a background in mechanical engineering with a particular focus on the automotive
sector. My goal for the MBA program was to develop a well-rounded understanding of
business and elevate my leadership skills. I also wanted to broaden my international
experience and so being able to study in London, Boston, and Shanghai all in one year was
just an incredible opportunity.
Michael Neidhardt
German
Project Manager–China
Daimler AG
Class of 2017
London, Boston, and
Shanghai campuses
How has your MBA helped your career development?
I learned how to complement my specialized background in engineering with business, and
this has given me a real edge in the workplace. The practical learning and challenges were
extremely energizing and really made the learning stick.
Additionally, working with such diverse teams and living abroad gave me a much better
understanding of different cultures. This global mindset still benefits me today and helped
me transition into the Chinese market.
“My Career Advisor supported me to strategically
reshape my profile and make sure that what I could
offer to the United Nations became more apparent.
This revamping is what finally attracted the U.N.’s
eye to an atypical candidate like me.”
Did you have a specific career goal before you came to Hult?
Amadou Sy
French/Senegalese
Partnerships & Private
Sector Development
Consultant
United Nations Capital
Development Fund
(UNCDF)
Class of 2016
Boston and New York
campuses
Yes: I had very clear aspirations that I wanted to transition from working in the private sector
with companies like EY and Danone to an international development institution, such as the
United Nations, World Bank, or African Development Bank. An MBA was a good way for me to
cement my experience and skillset before embracing the transition.
How did you make it a reality?
Hult‘s MBA program was instrumental in me landing an internship with the U.N. The program is
compact yet diverse. I could broaden my social impact experience through participation in the
Hult Prize and take courses with a social responsibility focus. Equally, I was also able to ensure
that I understood key empirical concepts in finance and strategy, which came as part of our
business core classes.
It gave me more confidence and allowed me to perform better at crucial moments during my
internship. That performance was pivotal in me being hired as a consultant.
Did you work with the Career Development team?
Yes: I worked closely with my Career Advisor, who supported me to strategically reshape my
profile and make sure that what I could offer to the United Nations became more apparent. This
revamping is what finally attracted the U.N.’s eye to an atypical candidate like me.
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