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JANUARY 14, 2016
Sandra Richez, Head of EDHEC Global MBA Career Services hosted the CareerSMART Days that involved three days of seminars including sessions on the MBA Employment Market, Networking, Career Transition, Job search and obtaining the European Blue Card, among others. Highlights included a panel discussion with the Deputy Mayor of Nice and former CEO of Texas Instruments France as well as experienced entrepreneur. A thought-provoking session on Self-Assessment & Career Choice by Ms Richez and EDHEC Alumni were two inspiring events of the CareerSMART Days.
The session on Self-Assessment enlightened MBA participants on their career direction and explored the psychological desire for their future careers. The yoga-like inspiration lead participants to their inner world by reflection and enabled them to explore and clarify their career orientation.
The Alumni Association that was presented during the event widens the channel through which the MBA participants are readily exposed to more job or business opportunities. A session with SEO Connect in London by teleconference clarified the requirements and positioning of the booming UK recruitment market. When asked the question “Are the companies you are in touch with willing to sponsor the work visas for non-European candidates?” the SEO replied “London welcomes talents with diverse background, as conflicting ideas push forward innovation”. Soumita, a 31-year-old Indian MBA participant with a background in IT greatly appreciated the event adding “I finally realized how to look for a job after the CareerSmart Days.”
Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC is one of the top 15 European business schools, ranked 1st worldwide for its Master in Finance. Fully international and directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for research excellence and the ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of breaking new ground. EDHEC functions as a genuine laboratory of ideas and produces innovative solutions valued by businesses.
The School’s teaching is inspired by its research work and a focus on “learning by doing”, all with the aim of equipping people with the skills to succeed in business.