For Stephanie Quinn, MBA ’27, and Alexandra Akosa, MBA ’27, recruiting for their summer internships became a journey of self-discovery.
In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host Prem Rupawala sits down with Quinn and Akosa to discuss their internship recruitment journey, with Stephanie transitioning from a nursing career to a consulting internship at Bain & Company and Akosa pivoting from transportation engineering consulting to a private banking internship at J.P. Morgan Chase.
The conversation explores the realities of MBA recruiting, including balancing coursework, interviewing, and personal commitments. Quinn and Akosa emphasize the importance of resilience and staying open to new opportunities. They also share that networking shouldn’t be transactional and should be approached by leading with curiosity, building genuine relationships, and focusing on learning from others' experiences.
Listen to the episode to learn more about their recruitment experiences, including how to stay true to yourself while stepping outside your comfort zone.
