{"id":10041,"date":"2017-10-18T14:21:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T14:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnews.hult.edu\/?p=10041"},"modified":"2026-05-06T12:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:08:08","slug":"working-the-alumni-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/working-the-alumni-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in the global network: Working the Hult alumni connection"},"content":{"rendered":"

The benefits of a Hult education aren\u2019t limited to the classroom, the campus, or even to the time our students spend within a program. One of the best things about being a Hult graduate is how your experiences and the connections you made continue to help you grow beyond the boundaries of your program.<\/p>\n

A big part of this growth potential comes from the Hult alumni network. With a Hult program comes unique experiences and global knowledge. Each year, our students continue to surprise us with new ideas and ways in which they challenge themselves. And so, many Hult alumni find themselves recruiting and hiring fellow Hult grads.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Hult network is powerful!\u201d says Denis Hakes, a Senior Recruiter at Hubspot from the Hult Masters in International Business Class of 2015. \u201cI was referred to Hubspot by my recruiter at Hult. Since I joined, I\u2019ve recruited two fellow grads from Hult.\u201d<\/p>\n

Personal referrals help get you noticed in a big pool<\/strong><\/p>\n

Veerle Knechten, a Cloud Consultant at Google, has a similar story. \u201cThe Hult network got me into Google,\u201d says the Masters in International Marketing<\/a> Class of 2016 grad. While she found the position opening online, Veerle applied through a referral, \u201cbecause it\u2019s better to apply through a referral than online,\u201d she explains. For Veerle, having the support of the Hult network made all the difference in her application. \u201cA Hult alum helped guide me through the Google process,\u201d she says. That help ultimately landed her in her first position at Google.<\/p>\n

David Domene Luque, MBA Class of 2013 now working as an Area Manager at Amazon, agrees. “Hult’s global network is unique and incredibly valuable. After my MBA<\/a>, my alumni network supported me, so now I return to Hult to do the same.” David has helped recruit four fellow Hult grads to Amazon this year, “The recruitment process is difficult, so it helps to have someone who knows how it works to guide you through.”<\/p>\n

Recognizing the value of the Hult DNA<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Hult graduates are flexible, adaptable, and have a proven track record of delivering results in a global environment” David continues. “They’re competitive candidates for roles at a company like Amazon.”<\/p>\n

Sofie Anniki Dralle, CEO & Founder of StopMyCraving, agrees. That’s why she hired a fellow grad from her Masters in International Business Class of 2015 once her company started to take off: “We all share the same driven mindset and determination to make our ideas a reality” she explains. “The Hult network really is amazing!”<\/p>\n

For Jeni Oppenheimer, MBA Class of 2015, the Hult network helped in a different way. \u201cWhile at Hult, the CEO of the U.K. Power Reserve contacted me randomly via LinkedIn,\u201d she says, something she doesn\u2019t think would have happened if it hadn\u2019t been for what she\u2019d learned during her program. \u201cThis connection didn\u2019t come through Hult, but professors there taught me the importance of a strong profile,\u201d she explains. Now, Jeni is the Chief Strategist for UKPR. \u201cTwo of my classmates now also work at UKPR,\u201d she says, \u201cand we are in the process of placing this year\u2019s Strategic Advisors\u2014several of whom may come from Hult.\u201d<\/p>\n

The importance of staying connected<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hult alumni network is strong, and reliable says Veerle. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s a like on Facebook, or a quick chat on WhatsApp, I talk to my friends from Hult every day,\u201d she explains. \u201cWe all stay connected and help each other when needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI still lean on my cohort for all sorts of advice, and Hult as a talent pool,\u201d Jeni agrees.<\/p>\n

For Denis, it all comes down to the shared experience. \u201cAt the end of the day, working with different cultures in a project-based environment is just about the best education you can ask for,\u201d he explains. \u201cMy expectations, even for myself, are unreasonably high\u2014that\u2019s how you push yourself to achieve more. I\u2019d say Hult met those expectations, and at the end of the day it comes down to the people\u2014staff and students.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHult has a smart bunch of students,\u201d Denis says. \u201cOtherwise, I wouldn\u2019t have recruited some! Here\u2019s to hopefully recruiting a few more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Follow #HultHiresHult on Instagram<\/a> for real-time updates of Hult alumni hiring current Hult students.<\/p>\n

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If you would like to find out more about our business programs,\u00a0download a brochure here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Mel Cloney is a staff blogger working in London, and is passionate about the Hult journey. Her writing focuses on faculty, academics, and student and alumni experiences. She\u2019s a food, scuba, and running junkie with a penchant for all things French.<\/p>\n

Hult offers a range of highly skills-focused and employability-driven business school programs<\/a> including a range of MBA options and a comprehensive one year Masters in International Business<\/a>. To find out more, take a look at our blog Why diversity is the key to winning in the global economy<\/a>. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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