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Featuring Tess Engebretson of .
"Why business school? Why now?"
"After graduating college, I wanted to use my geology degree to approach environmental policy through a science lens and, as my career progressed, my interest evolved to focus more on clean energy and the social impact of climate change. I was lucky enough to work at an organization that sat between the private and public sector in addressing these issues at a global scale; it was powerful to see the impact and role that private companies, governments, and non-profits had to play, but there was still a mismatch between where resources and action were. I left non-profits to join a tech consulting firm that would put me closer to decision makers so that I could see change implementation at the enterprise level."
"I decided to pursue an MBA after two years in consulting so that I can better marry these two worlds and explore how the skills and strengths of each sector can be leveraged by both to address major social issues holistically, while also accelerating impact."
"Social impact requires such cross-sector involvement, and I felt that business school would round out my experiences and give me a different lens to better approach these issues. I was at a point in my career where I had a breadth of experience to draw on that would allow me to both contribute and grow in a classroom setting, and it felt like a natural time to go back to school."
"I also firmly believe we need more women in C-suites and conversations that are happening in business school, and I felt that an MBA would help me advance my career by giving me more credibility."
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Featuring James Williams, Rice MBA Class of 2022.
👉 Why Rice Business? What factors figured most prominently into your decision of where to attend?

I’ve known I wanted to attend Rice for my MBA since arriving in Houston five years ago (even while ignoring my interest). I was first drawn by its well-known finance and real estate curriculums and alumni network. Yet, the thing that I most appreciated about Rice is the opportunity to receive a renowned and life-changing education in the middle of the city that my family has chosen to make its forever home. Having fallen in love with Houston many years ago, I see Rice as a major part of helping me build a thriving life here.
👉 Advice to current prospective applicants:

One thing you would absolutely do again as part of your application process?
I appreciated having to write the essays. It was a chance to provide a deeper view into my background and values. Few parts of the process provide this type of uninterrupted space.
👉 One thing you would change or do differently?

I would have started earlier and interacted with the school — students, faculty, staff, and alumni — more. Every engagement is an opportunity to learn even more about the program, the culture, and the things that will help you be successful. The earlier you can know this, the stronger your candidacy and, hopefully, your time as a student will be.
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A security engineer is responsible for creating systems, methods, and policies to ensure an information system meets certain standards and has no security flaws. Security engineers often operate as “white-hat” ethical hackers and attempt to break into existing systems to determine if any security problems exist.
👉 Pay

The median annual wage for information security analysts was $103,590 in May 2020.
👉 Job Outlook

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 31 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for information security analysts is expected to be very high, as these analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks.
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Featuring Bri Taylor, MBA’22 of the IU Kelley School of Business, who shares 5 tips to prepare for .
"Making the transition from employee to MBA student is a journey in and of itself. Now add the pressure of having to secure an internship by the end of your first year, while navigating core and maintaining some sort of social life, and one can become extremely overwhelmed."
"When looking back at my recruiting journey, the tips I received from my second years, Kelley alumni, and the Graduate Career Services team were extremely helpful as I prepared for recruiting season and ultimately secured my product marketing internship offer from Microsoft. As future Kelleys are preparing themselves for their first year and the upcoming recruiting season, I thought I would share a few tips that were passed down to me."
👉 1. Spend time reflecting on the types of problems you enjoy solving, what areas you’d like to grow in, and what your strengths are.
👉 2. Schedule exploratory calls with current students, Kelley alumni, or people outside of the Kelley network in your desired role and industry to confirm your interest.
👉 3. Identify the key roles you’d like to recruit for and begin applying early. It helps if the industry or company you want to work for offers summer boot camps. For example: Procter & Gamble Brand Camp, McKinsey Early Access, BCG Unlock, Bain Base Scholars, Kearny Diversity Boot Camp.
👉 4. As you wait to receive an invitation to interview, begin crafting your CAR statements. Very similar to the STAR method, CAR stands for Context, Action, and Result.
👉 5. Reach out to current students and Kelley alumni in the role and company you have applied for to schedule a few mock interviews. From these interviews, you will receive feedback on how to improve your performance and a glimpse of the types of questions that will be asked during your real interview.
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