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When I was just about to finish my bachelors degree, I was 100% unsure of my future. Now, approximately one year later, all I can say is\u00a0what an experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was a simple ad that caught my attention. I was inactively Googling “masters programs” and there it was. Luckily, I clicked and was introduced to\u00a0Hult<\/strong><\/a>. My first real experience of the school was Campus Premiere<\/strong>\u2014an opportunity for all potential candidates to explore campus life and discover more.<\/p>\n

And I discovered that Hult was the right choice for me.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Heading to Hult San Francisco: My first four months<\/h3>\n

My masters<\/strong><\/a> journey started in September 2017 in San Francisco. I was completely out of my comfort zone <\/strong>in a new, unfamiliar city that seemed full of software developers and Full Stack engineers.<\/p>\n

At first, life in San Francisco felt awkward. So I spent September, October, November, and December finding my feet. I was building my network and developing a growth mindset<\/strong>. All the while, I was studying accounting, finance, and international marketing.<\/p>\n

I went back home to Italy for Christmas. When I met my friends, they told me that, in less than four months, I had become\u00a0better<\/em> than before.<\/p>\n

I asked them, “What do you guys specifically mean by ‘better’ than before?”<\/p>\n

They told me, “You definitely look happier.” So I asked, “Just that?” And my best friend said, “No, you are more confident<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

It’s true. Confidence is one of the most relevant characteristics I’ve been able to boost thanks to my time at Hult. As an undergraduate, I sometimes did poorly on exams simply because of a lack of confidence. And now, confidence is one of my greatest assets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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“Confidence is one of the most relevant characteristics I’ve been able to boost thanks to my time at Hult.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Preparing to launch my career<\/h3>\n

Back in San Francisco, I\u00a0 spent a lot of time preparing for interviews, updating my LinkedIn profile, refining my resume, and working on job applications.<\/p>\n

That was a tough period. It was a challenge I couldn\u2019t really overcome without my Career Advisors<\/strong>, Deborah and Adrianne, and my Visa Coordinator<\/strong>, Sarah. They helped me a lot<\/em> with everything I needed.<\/p>\n

It’s a competitive job market. I sent 250 applications and attended 35 interviews. In the end, I got a job at Hired<\/strong><\/a>, before<\/em> graduation! \u00a0Hired is a marketplace that connects outstanding tech talent with the most innovative companies. We have a pipeline of 70,000 candidates that come to our platform every month, create their profile, and wait until our advanced\u00a0AI<\/strong> and machine learning system connects them with the right companies.<\/p>\n

Today, I’m working for them as a\u00a0Sales Development Representative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What I really gained from one year at Hult<\/h3>\n

I chose to study in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a> because of my huge desire to work in the United States in the software space. I have met my goal, and I am now working at a very promising company, earning a good salary.<\/p>\n

But at Hult, I also built my worldwide network<\/strong>. I developed a global growth mindset<\/strong>. I improved my languages skills<\/strong>\u2014Spanish, French, and Portuguese. I immersed myself in 60+ different cultures, which I could never have had the possibility to experience anywhere else.<\/p>\n

I am happy. And I am confident.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Niccolo
Lifelong Hult friends from all over the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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To learn about the experience that awaits you as a Hult student,\u00a0download a brochure<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kickstart your career right next door to Silicon Valley by studying at Hult’s San Francisco business school<\/a>. To find out more, take a look at our blog #HeadingtoHult: Preparing for undergraduate life in San Francisco<\/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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