I feel good about the GE O&G interviews yesterday. The people I met with were smart, motivated and were working on intersting, impactful challenges. The company clearly has the potential for major impact on the world’s energy supply and carbon footprint. Furthermore it is part of a corporation that also is doing more and moreContinue reading “GE O&G”
Category Archives: IMD & Switzerland
Bella Firenze
I’m checked in at my hotel in Florence. If this if four stars–as advertised at hotels.com–then my middle name isn’t Guido! Oh well, no worries; it’s a fine place to hang my hat and lay my head for a night. It’s not far from the airport or from GE O&G HQ, far northwest of ilContinue reading “Bella Firenze”
Running in Cold Weather
I just went for a run along the lake and, for the first time since the early spring, it was cold enough to necessitate that I wear my long-sleeve, UnderArmour Cold Gear. The cold air felt good in my lungs and the crunching sound of fallen leaves beneath my feet was so loud that IContinue reading “Running in Cold Weather”
The Career Search Progresses
It was another productive week for my career search. My plans with GE Energy were solidified and I will fly to Florence tomorrow evening for interviews on Monday. I’m not really sure which position(s) they have in mind; I think it’s more of a “let’s get to know you and then, if we like you,Continue reading “The Career Search Progresses”
Some Good News
Monday I interviewed with Google for their Product Manager position. It sounds really cool–basically an internal entrepreneur/general manager with all the capital and smart people you could want to help make great ideas a reality. The people I know who are or have been Google PMs are really smart so I’m honored even to beContinue reading “Some Good News”
Number One
You may remember my January post about IMD’s MBA program being ranked #14 in the world by the Financial Times. Last week we were ranked #1 in the world by The Economist. This ranking should be taken with the same grain[s] of salt as the Financial Times but, still, it feels good. It is humblingContinue reading “Number One”
Geneva
Mom and I headed into Geneva today to tour around the old town. I can’t believe I’ve been here for nine months and never been into Geneva except for the airport and train station! It’s a pretty town, albeit clearly more of a tourist trap than Lausanne. As it remained cold all day, we tookContinue reading “Geneva”
Cold!
It reached a low in the 30s last night! Don’t they know it’s only October here?! It’s no problem, as I really need to be staying inside to work on my Leadership paper and career search anyway, but still, wow, I’m not used to this. Mom is in town, which is a real joy. WednesdayContinue reading “Cold!”
Interview Failure
Today ended four days full of interview preparation and interviews themselves. On Tuesday and Thursday I had my two “big company” interviews with Shell and British Telecom respectively. They were both very structured, including cases, and really more “assessments” than interviews. Insomuch as I wasn’t invited for the next round by either company, I failedContinue reading “Interview Failure”
Blues, BBQ, Football, and Cool Weather
I have fond memories of this time of year in Virginia. As the weather would cool and it would feel more like autumn, I would be consumed by the excitement of heading back to school and . . . the football season! The weekend ritual was wonderful: Friday night: high school football under the fridayContinue reading “Blues, BBQ, Football, and Cool Weather”