In keeping with the MBA spirit, I am part of a MBA Intern Group Project this summer. There are 5 other MBA interns and together we will be working on an industry research and benchmarking study for the company.
The intern project is great opportunity for the MBA's to work together, learn from each other experience in cross-functional areas and in different brands, as well as to put our first year of MBA study to work.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Fitting In
As I mentioned before, all of my interviews were over the phone. Although I was nervous about not actually meeting my manager prior to accepting the job. . . I think that the phone interview process allowed me to fully express my own personality and experiences. I wasn't concerned about trying to adjust my responses or behavior in response to the non-verbal cues during the interview. Instead, I was the more natural version of myself.
Having been in my job for 2 weeks, I can really see just how naturally I fit into the team and how easily I can work with my manager.
Having been in my job for 2 weeks, I can really see just how naturally I fit into the team and how easily I can work with my manager.
Meeting my Manager
Day 2 of my summer internship, I actually get to meet my manager and the team. Finally, everything starts to feel real. Only 2 1/2 days in SF, orientation behind me, I am ready to start the job that I was hired to do. It may seem unusual to be meeting my manager for the first time on my second day of work, but the entire interview process took place over the phone.
The team is great, very open and excited to have some additional assistance in the area. My manager is very serious about her work and the work generated in our team, but also very personable and open to questions. By the end of my first day, I've met the team, reviewed my summer project, dug into the business and started to work on my first report.
The project is going to be challenging, but not completely overwhelming. I'm looking forward to being able to apply the new skills that I have learned in school as well as building on my previous work experience. Everything will come into play in my new position.
The team is great, very open and excited to have some additional assistance in the area. My manager is very serious about her work and the work generated in our team, but also very personable and open to questions. By the end of my first day, I've met the team, reviewed my summer project, dug into the business and started to work on my first report.
The project is going to be challenging, but not completely overwhelming. I'm looking forward to being able to apply the new skills that I have learned in school as well as building on my previous work experience. Everything will come into play in my new position.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Moving In
Backtracking: just a note about moving to a new city.
I moved in on Saturday, arriving later in the day and started work on Monday.
I am thankful that I had a good friend in town that accepted several packages in advance to help with the move in process.
I realize that despite all of the best planning, when moving to a new city it really takes a few weeks to feel settled and it's okay if it doesn't happen overnight. Finding the local stores and best neighborhood places just takes time. I'm enjoying all of the exploring and mental mapping of the city. I have three weeks until I host my first out of town guests, at least I should know my way around by then!
I moved in on Saturday, arriving later in the day and started work on Monday.
I am thankful that I had a good friend in town that accepted several packages in advance to help with the move in process.
I realize that despite all of the best planning, when moving to a new city it really takes a few weeks to feel settled and it's okay if it doesn't happen overnight. Finding the local stores and best neighborhood places just takes time. I'm enjoying all of the exploring and mental mapping of the city. I have three weeks until I host my first out of town guests, at least I should know my way around by then!
First Day
First day completed. A full day of orientation activities for Gap, Inc. 1/2 of the 2007 Interns started today and participated in orientation together. While paperwork and policies can often be a boring task in getting started in a new position, the Internship Program team put together an exciting combination of interactive activities to bring the companies values, behaviors and policies into a immersive environment.
I am even more excited to have chosen to work for Gap, Inc. , a real part of Americana. When you see the company you are working for on a daily basis on your morning commute, it is easy to forget just how large the company is and how many people it takes to run an organization such as this.
Tomorrow, is Day 1 with my Old Navy team. Another bus route to learn, including a transfer. As long as I can get there okay, I'm sure it will be another exciting day of meeting a great group of people that share the same professional and personal values.
I am even more excited to have chosen to work for Gap, Inc. , a real part of Americana. When you see the company you are working for on a daily basis on your morning commute, it is easy to forget just how large the company is and how many people it takes to run an organization such as this.
Tomorrow, is Day 1 with my Old Navy team. Another bus route to learn, including a transfer. As long as I can get there okay, I'm sure it will be another exciting day of meeting a great group of people that share the same professional and personal values.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
1 year down, 1 year to go
The first year of my MBA program at the Fox School of Business in Philadelphia has come to a close. 50% complete! I've had a few weeks of summer relaxing, no case studies or group meetings. I am now preparing to relocate to San Francisco, CA for my summer internship as Finance Intern at the Gap, Inc. I will be doing buy-side company planning in the Old Navy division. Hopefully I will be able to apply some of skills I have picked up over the last year and wow them with my Excel shortcuts.
I start on Monday. . . can't wait to see what happens.
I start on Monday. . . can't wait to see what happens.
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