Hello Kelleygues!
It has been two years since I graduated and the learning has not stopped. I have been working for the same company since I graduated many of my friends have changed jobs since, but I have really enjoy the challenges and multiple development opportunities I have been given here. After being in the US for my first year, an opportunity arose and I am now based out of England. This was a terrific move as I now deal with our customers in Africa and I am a frequent visitor to the continent. Before Africa, I was dealing with customers in the Asian markets and had to travel there as well. It has been challenging to learn and negotiate with customers from all over the world, but bottom line is that we all have one thing in mind and that is to make a profitable deal. So, remember that no matter who you are dealing and where you are, its always about the bottom line- thinking about this out loud relationships matter as well, so definitely increase your network, especially if doing business abroad.
The other fantastic thing about being based in the UK is that I get to travel to continental Europe constantly- my passport is running out of empty pages! I will post some pictures here soon, but you can always check my facebook profile, I have lots of pictures there. I'm going back to Indy in a few weeks and I can't wait. Will be visiting family and friends, and it will be good to relax for a few days. Keep it up friends and remember that you can do anything you want if you set your mind to it!
Jaime
It has been two years since I graduated and the learning has not stopped. I have been working for the same company since I graduated many of my friends have changed jobs since, but I have really enjoy the challenges and multiple development opportunities I have been given here. After being in the US for my first year, an opportunity arose and I am now based out of England. This was a terrific move as I now deal with our customers in Africa and I am a frequent visitor to the continent. Before Africa, I was dealing with customers in the Asian markets and had to travel there as well. It has been challenging to learn and negotiate with customers from all over the world, but bottom line is that we all have one thing in mind and that is to make a profitable deal. So, remember that no matter who you are dealing and where you are, its always about the bottom line- thinking about this out loud relationships matter as well, so definitely increase your network, especially if doing business abroad.
The other fantastic thing about being based in the UK is that I get to travel to continental Europe constantly- my passport is running out of empty pages! I will post some pictures here soon, but you can always check my facebook profile, I have lots of pictures there. I'm going back to Indy in a few weeks and I can't wait. Will be visiting family and friends, and it will be good to relax for a few days. Keep it up friends and remember that you can do anything you want if you set your mind to it!
Jaime
You recent success tells me that your company is happy with your work and ability to negotiate the deal. How did your experiences at Kelley Indianapolis prepare you for business deals in Africa and Asia?
Hi!!! Thanks for your comment! I think the best preparation I had at Kelley was I-Core and all the team projects- as you probably have noticed you have to negotiate with both your professors and classmates in everything you do! I think the best thing to remember is to have a win-win outcome in mind, and things will go way smoother!