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CDO Summer Exploration: Retail, Luxury & Beauty

Transitioning into retail, luxury, or beauty from graduate business school is a strategic and exciting path, but one that requires intentional focus due to the nuanced recruiting timelines, brand-driven hiring, and sometimes unstructured job search paths.

Here’s a comprehensive overview …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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CDO Summer Exploration: Marketing

Marketing is one of the most popular and rewarding career paths for graduate business students—offering roles in brand management, product marketing, growth marketing, and more, across industries like CPG, tech, healthcare, and startups. Here’s what you need to know as …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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How to Pitch Yourself to an Employer

When you’re highly interested in a specific company, pitching yourself effectively requires a combination of research, relationship-building, and a compelling narrative that demonstrates your value. Whether you’re aiming for an internship, full-time role, or even a project-based opportunity, here’s a …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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What Does it Take to be a Chief of Staff

Ask ten executives what their Chief of Staff does, and you’ll get ten different answers. Ask ten Chiefs of Staff what makes someone succeed in the role, and you’ll hear the same word: ambiguity.

In a recent conversation with three …

By Elizabeth Sena
Elizabeth Sena Career Coach, Working Professionals
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How an Operations and Supply Chain Internship can build MBA-Level Skills

For MBA students interested in how organizations truly function, an internship in operations or supply chain offers one of the most immersive, high‑impact learning experiences. These roles sit at the heart of a company’s ability to deliver value, translating strategy …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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