A Life Changing Experience

Looking back on this trip, I feel like I have developed as a person considerably, both professionally and personally. I have learned some of the etiquette of international business, and have been granted the opportunity to see what some very big companies look like from an insider perspective. I also feel that this trip has…

Alumni Networking

If I were to be able to reach out to one of these alumni, I would reach out to Zack Pasquarelli because I think the entertainment industry is very interesting and has a lot to offer to a young professional. Zack seems to have been very successful coming from a marketing background into the world…

Goodbye Dublin

In terms of professional development, I think I figured out some areas of business I would and wouldn’t want to work in by visiting companies in various industries. For example, the marketing agency we visited in Pittsburgh was interesting to learn about, but I don’t think I want to go into marketing after hearing about…

August 10, 2019 – Development

As we leave Ireland, let’s focus on takeaways for your personal and professional development from the Ireland part of the course. In terms of professional development, maybe it was a company or organization that you enjoyed seeing and might want to work with again or perhaps one of the contacts you met on the various…

That’s a Wrap!

Professionally, I learned about how business operate outside of the U.S. as well as how easily they interact with other companies across Europe.  I was also extremely impressed by the high amount of innovative power within the Docklands.  Furthermore, I was able to network and make valuable connections through Professor Darren Kelly and other employees…

August 10, 2019 – Final Reflections

As we leave Ireland, let’s focus on takeaways for your personal and professional development from the Ireland part of the course. In terms of professional development, maybe it was a company or organization that you enjoyed seeing and might want to work with again or perhaps one of the contacts you met on the various…

Final Send-Off

First off, I would like to thank THE Bradley Miner, Professor Ray, CAPA, Mrs. Haller, and the whole Pitt business program for setting up such an amazing trip. It’s been a lot of fun and educational. As for my professional development, there were a lot of great companies we visited. The two that stood out…

Networking

Angelo Giannotta I listened to Max Kneis talk about what the company he works for and what he does for a living in his podcast.  I could relate to the analytical and consulting position that he is responsible for in his job through this trip.  For the final paper that my group wrote, we analyzed…

August 9, 2019 – Connecting with Professionals

As you start your studies in Pitt Business, you will see that a great deal of emphasis is placed on your professional development.  A big part of this is the process of networking and actively following up with professional contacts to generate opportunities for professional development in the future.  This blog post from Pitt Business Career Services…