Parker CMC Networking

[ADVISOR PROFILE]: Phil Han

Name: Phil Han

Hometown: Saipan, Northern Marianas

College/Major: University of Michigan - Biology & Psychology - I am a die-hard Wolverine, and try to attend every sporting event in SoCal that a UM team comes to.

Previous Roles: Middle/High School Science Teacher at an all-girls private school in NYC; Intern at USC Marshall Career Center (I know, I know); Career Advisor - Claremont Graduate University

Why Parker?
It's all about the team ("The Team, the Team, the Team"); we all come from pretty diverse backgrounds, but work very well together to make Parker one of the best MBA career centers in the world. Everyone wants to contribute to accomplishing our goals and objectives, and we are flexible and very good at adapting and adjusting to meet the needs of our stakeholders. We also like to have fun and support and celebrate one another, and Parker's holiday parties are pretty epic.

In what do I specialize at Parker? I oversee the recruiting and general operations of the office; I am one of the Career Advisors working with students interested in Technology and Healthcare.

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FUN FACTS

• Top 5 StrengthsFinder Skills: Individualization, Analytical, Input, Deliberative, Connectedness
• Last Show You Binge-Watched/Last Book You Read: Currently binging through "The Boys" and finishing up "Kim's Convenience"; earlier this year, "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson made an impression on me, but currently reading Andy Weir's "Hail Mary" and Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series.
• Favorite Thing to Do on the Weekend: Not sure if it's my favorite, but my weekends are general spent shuttling my boys to their sports activities and watching them play whichever sport they are playing.
• People Are Surprised to Know: I am a big Taylor Swift fan as well as currently listening to Olivia Rodrigo's album, "Sour" on repeat; can't leave out "Blackpink" either... Or that I have two high school boys ("you don't look old enough to have two high school kids").

Die-hard Wolverine!



With the family at Yellowstone

[ADVISOR PROFILE]: Chrissy Ercole

Name: Chrissy Ercole 

Hometown: New York City

College/Major: University of Maryland/Broadcast Journalism/Sports Journalism

Previous Roles: After college, I worked in TV news as a photojournalist in a few different markets. (Originally, I was going to be a sports reporter.) I then changed careers and have worked at colleges like Georgetown University, The New School, and, most recently, Columbia University.

Why Parker?
Parker is so special. I've worked in a lot of other offices before but never like this. Good leadership starts at the top, so Regina is an excellent "head coach". She is very inspiring. My director, Chris, is also one of the best people I've ever met. I feel extremely lucky to work for and with him. Phil, our other director, is the epitome of cool, calm, and collected; I admired him a lot. Every single one of my Parker colleagues has their heart in the right place. I also appreciate that the bar in Parker is raised each year -- by my colleagues, but also by the students -- because I always want to keep striving and learning. The Parker team truly cares about each other and also about you, as a student. That kind of genuine kindness, support, and EQ cannot be replicated.

In what do I specialize at Parker? I work with international students, but also with any/all students, and in all industries/functions, especially those recruiting for tech or consulting.

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FUN FACTS

• Dream Trip Post-COVID: I'm dying to go to Spain and to the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region to see various countries, among so many other places. I want to see Moorish, Arabic and Islamic design. Plus, Antoni Gaudi (of Spain) was one of my favorite architects, along with Zaha Hadid (of Iraq).
• Top 5 StrengthsFinder Skills: Empathy, Adaptability, Developer, Positivity, Strategic
• Last Show You Binge-Watched/Last Book You Read: "Mare of Eastown" was great. I was extremely happy when the UCLA Bruins made the Final Four in men’s basketball in March, so I definitely watched all of their games (and I cheer for the University of Maryland Terps, Georgetown Hoyas and Syracuse Orange). I also watch all "The Challenge" shows and "Top Chef" because I love competition. I mostly read nonfiction.
• Favorite Thing to Do on the Weekend: I love going to the beach; hanging out with my greyhound dog, Mo; seeing friends and going to dinner; hiking or kayaking; going to sporting events, concerts and movies; exploring the city since I love all big cities; reading nonfiction; and designing (interior design).

Kayaking on the Hudson River



With my dog, Mo

[TEACHING FELLOW PROFILE]: Victoria Xue '20

Name: Victoria Xue

Hometown: Novi, MI

College/Major: UC San Diego, Cognitive Science 

Pre-Business School: HRBP, Amazon

Summer Internship: Summer Associate at Deloitte HC 

Full-Time: Associate, Deloitte HC 

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PRE-ANDERSON

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Growing up I wanted to be a Doctor, because I wanted to cure diseases and help people live their healthiest lives. 

Why business school? After working for several years, I wanted to elevate my role and broaden my scope. As someone who didn’t come from a business background before work, I decided that business school would be the perfect place to expand my network, get exposure to different career options, and pivot into a more strategic role in human capital consulting.

Why Anderson? Coming from an HR background, cultural fit was very important to me. I looked for schools with a collaborative environment and strong career support.

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ANDERSON

Anderson Activities & Leadership:
Parker TA & ACT Coach
President, Asian Management Student Association
VP of Human Capital, Management Consulting Association 
VP of Events and Marketing, Anderson Creative

Favorite class and why? ASG with Derek Alderton. Being part of ASG taught me many new and practical skills that prepared me for my internship in consulting

Favorite Anderson event/trip: C4C Stanford weekend. Every year Stanford hosts this event for west coast schools. There's something for everyone from dance & battle of the bands to sports competitions, trivia, and parties. It was a great opportunity to meet people from other schools and connect with classmates in a fun competitive setting, not to mention for a good cause!

Best Anderson memory so far? Going on Japan Trek - loved traveling with classmates and especially loved feeding the deer in Nara

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RECRUITING

What helped you the most in interview prep/career search? Feedback from Chris Weber (and all the people I did cases/mock interviews with)

Hardest interview question you've been asked? "If not this firm, where would you work?"

How did you land your internship? I practiced for interviews and cases, asked a ton of questions, and tried to be myself and show genuine interest for the roles I applied to.

Describe your internship:I am working on a project with Deloitte consulting that involves Monday -Thursday travel.

Why [particular industry/function]? I enjoy looking at problems from a people lens and challenging myself to think critically and learn about new industries/skills/functions.

What are you going to be doing post-Anderson? Human Capital at Deloitte

Pre-Business School Experience: HRBC at Amazon

How did you utilize Parker in your job search and interview prep? I attended all of the workshops I could and scheduled some sort of touch-point with Parker on a weekly basis to hold myself accountable for improvement.

How many informational interviews did you conduct? 30

What did you do during the summer before business school to prep for fall recruiting? I took a road trip around Iceland with my boyfriend and a couple of friends. Made it around the island in 8 days and found my new favorite place in the world (Dyrholaey)

What was your offer timeline? When did you apply? When did you receive your offer for your summer internship/FT job? I applied by the mycareer deadline in fall quarter, interviewed in January, and received an offer in February for my internship

[TA PROFILE]: Ian Legaspi '20

Name: Ian Legaspi 

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

College/Major: UCLA/Applied Mathematics, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Pre-Business School: Supply Chain at Connora Technologies

Summer Internship: MBA Operations Intern at Apple

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PRE-ANDERSON

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Growing up I wanted to be an astronaut, because I wanted to visit every planet in the solar system!

Why business school? I have built a tactical/operational foundation so far in my professional career and wanted to complement that with the strategic frameworks I am learning in business school to make a greater impact as a leader in organizations.

Why Anderson? At Anderson, the collaborative community and diverse culture provided an ecosystem for me to be a holistic leader.

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ANDERSON

Anderson Activities & Leadership:
Parker TA & ACT Coach
VP of Finance, Anderson Student Association
EVP, AnderTech
EVP, Strategy & Operations Management Association

Favorite class and why? Marketing Management with Professor Hershfield

Favorite Anderson event/trip: The Anderson socials (90s party, tailgates, AnderProm) are always fun!

Best Anderson memory so far? Going on Japan Trek with over 180 classmates!

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RECRUITING

What helped you the most in interview prep/career search? For interview prep, I utilized IPT with professional clubs. The small group sessions made sure I continuously practiced.

Hardest interview question you've been asked? Explain a technologically-advanced product/process/service in a simple, straight-forward manner.

How did you land your internship? I found the posting on myCareer and held informationals with colleagues/classmates. The interview preparation with Parker and professional clubs really helped.

Describe your internship? I will be working on business solutions for the Strategic Sourcing team.

Why [particular industry/function]? I wanted to leverage my data analytics skills, engineering foundation and entrepreneurial background. I am able to find that balance, when exposed to challenging problems in operations at a technology firm.

What are you going to be doing post-Anderson? Operations at a large technology company

Open box of personality! Tell me anything/write a poem/rant/whatever. Go crazy. Feel free to leave blank. Go Bruins! 

Pre-Business School Experience: Supply Chain at Connora Technologies

How did you utilize Parker in your job search and interview prep? I checked in early with my Career Advisor, Jessica, to organize a game plan to approach the recruiting process, and regularly followed up to get her guidance on the job search.

How many informational interviews did you conduct? ~40

Any particularly beneficial informationals? Informationals with second years were critical in learning more about the company and receiving advice on the interview process.

What did you do during the summer before business school to prep for fall recruiting? I researched the companies that I was interested in and started doing informationals with close colleagues.

What was your offer timeline? When did you apply? When did you receive your offer for your summer internship/FT job? I applied in December, and had a first-round interview on campus in mid-January. After a second-round, on-site interview at the beginning of February, I received an offer within a week.

 

 

 

 

[TA PROFILE]: Payal Vachhani '20

Name: Payal Vachhani

Hometown: Edison, New Jersey

College/Major: University of Virginia/Business - Finance

Pre-Business School: FP&A at AvalonBay Communities, Equity Research at FBB Capital Partners

Summer Internship: Consulting at EY

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PRE-ANDERSON

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Growing up I wanted to be a chemist. My aunt was a chemist and brought me to her lab at J&J for bring your kid to work day.

Why business school? I came to business school in order to pivot into consulting, learn about the tech industry, and grow my network. 

Why Anderson? Anderson stood out to me throughout the admissions process because of it's culture and people. My interactions with admissions staff and students proved to me that people were truly collaborative and down to earth. I was also drawn to Anderson because of its proximity to tech and e-commerce companies.

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ANDERSON

Anderson Activities & Leadership: 
Parker Series Teaching Assistant  
VP of Days on the Job - Management Consulting Association
VP of Finance & Admissions - Retail Business Association 

Favorite class and why? I'm currently taking Global Mobile with Professor Kramer. It is my favorite class so far because I am learning a lot about mobile technology that is so ingrained in our lives. The class is heavy on participation too so I enjoy hearing opposing viewpoints.

Favorite Anderson event/trip: The Whistler Snow Trip was my favorite because it was so much fun to unwind with everyone after a hectic fall quarter. I enjoyed skiing in Whistler in real snow too!

Best Anderson memory so far? A tie between Anderween and Casino Night!

One of my favorite first year memories was going to Whistler with great Anderson friends (this is from 80s party on snow trip)!

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RECRUITING

What helped you the most in interview prep/career search? Two things helped me a lot; the networking tracking sheet and the opportunities to do mock interviews with consultants. The tracking sheet was helpful in organizing all of the people I had met or spoken with across industries recently. When I got interview invitations, the tracking sheet helped me recall what I had learned and find people to reach out to for interview prep. As a follow on, mock interviews with people who worked at firms helped me gain a better sense of firm specific interview questions and cases.

Hardest interview question you've been asked? Brainteaser - Estimate the number of streetlamps in London?

How did you land your internship? EY did on campus interviewing so it was through Parker and a very structured process. I did 3-4 informationals, attended on-campus firm events, and prepped for cases that were specific to EY. 

Why [particular industry/function]? I decided to pursue consulting because of my analytical skill set, experience gaining buy-in, and the opportunity to learn from many smart individuals on different projects. 

Pre-Business School Experience: FP&A at AvalonBay Communities, Equity Research at FBB Capital Partners

How did you utilize Parker in your job search and interview prep? In myCareer, I looked for any postings related to consulting, internal strategy, and finance that were interesting to me. I followed the Parker weekly assignments to prepare my materials and then began to make appointments to see a range of advisers so I could craft my story and interview answers. I also leaned on the Parker TA's for resume/cover letter reviews and general advice regarding networking. I attended as many small-group interview question workshops as possible and took notes on feedback. 

How many informational interviews did you conduct? 32 (48 including Anderson students)

How did you figure out what industry/function you wanted to pursue? I found the Parker role-model exercise very helpful because it led me to see that many of the leaders at companies that I was interested in had consulting experience early in their careers. The WAMO panels also helped me make my final choice. 

What did you do during the summer before business school to prep for fall recruiting? I attended the Forte conference in June, refined my resume, and researched potential career paths through Parker materials and outside sources. 

What was your offer timeline? When did you apply? When did you receive your offer for your summer internship/FT job? I applied to EY in early January, 1st and 2nd round interviews were mid to late January, and I received my offer on in the first week of February. 

 

 

[TA PROFILE]: Bryan Wolfe '20

Name: Bryan Wolfe 

Hometown: La Habra Heights, California

College/Major: Trinity College, Mechanical Engineering & Economics

Pre-Business School: Management Consulting, Deloitte

Summer Internship: Department of Justice

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PRE-ANDERSON

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Growing up, I wanted to be an attorney. My dad was a lawyer and I wanted to be just like him. 

Why business school? I wanted to learn the academic side of business. Being an undergrad engineering major, I had only been taught business principles through my career. I am genuinely interested in supplementing those principles with academic foundations. 

Why Anderson? The people; from the faculty to the staff to the students, Anderson is surrounded by incredible individuals. In consulting, we used to describe people through the "airport test" (if you would enjoy waiting for a delayed flight in an airport with a person). I haven't met one person at Anderson who wouldn't pass that test.

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ANDERSON

Anderson Activities & Leadership: 
Sports ACT Coach
EVP, Strategy & Operations Management Association
VP of Career Development, Sports Business Association 
VP, Black Scholes Surf Club 

Favorite class and why? Strategy with Ian Larkin; Professor Larkin was able to teach strategic business principles through real world examples, making class interesting while arming us with practical takeaways. He challenged our viewpoints and prepared us really well for real workplace situations.

Favorite Anderson event/trip: The Surf Club held an event where we skied and surfed in the same day. A group of us rented a cabin in Big Bear, got up in the morning, skied half-day, caught the last wave at Venice Beach, and hit In-N-Out for lunch after. It was the most stereotypical Californian event, and I think the group of us really bonded over it.

Morning ski trip in Big Bear

Surfing in Venice

Best Anderson memory so far? Al Michaels was a guest speaker in one of my sports classes. Hearing him speak in person after growing up listening to him broadcast the Olympics and Sunday Night football was a surreal experience. 

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RECRUITING

What helped you the most in interview prep/career search? I found the Parker Networking Tracking sheet to be very valuable. If you keep up with one deliverable, please make sure it is that one.

Hardest interview question you've been asked? I was in an interview, and in the interest section of my resume, I have listed "Mark Wahlberg movies". I was asked my favorite Mark Wahlberg movie, only to be told that my answer (The Italian Job) was completely wrong. It turns out that the interviewer was not only a big Wahlberg fan, but also a huge British movie buff. He said that if I was a true fan, I would have seen the original, and known that the original was 10x better. The moral of the story is to make sure that you can actually talk to your interest section of the resume, as interviewers do read it. 

How did you land your internship? It was a very formal application process with an off-campus resume drop, two interviews, and then the offer. 

Why [particular industry/function]? Because it provides an opportunity to give back. 

Pre-business school experience: I worked in Management Consulting at Casey Quirk by Deloitte

What did you do the summer before business school? I worked on the Parker summer deliverables and focused a good amount of energy on improving my resume. 

What helped you the most in interview prep/career search? Networking with alumni, 2nd years and going on Days on the Job (DOJ) treks proved to be most helpful. 

Visiting Nike HQ during the Sports 'Days on the Job (DOJ)' company visits

How did you utilize Parker in your job search and interview prep? I would recommend getting to know all the advisors in the office. They are all extremely helpful, and knowing each of them on a personal level really helps in the process. They all have their own unique strengths, making the office as a whole extremely powerful.

What was your offer timeline? When did you apply? When did you receive your offer for your summer internship/FT job? I applied in December and received an offer in February.

How many informational interviews did you conduct? 30-40

Any particularly beneficial informationals? David Ketelsen at Nike. I think all of the Anderson alumni at Nike are absolutely incredible; they are extremely willing to help and share advice. 

Did you participate in any academic internships? Where? How did they prepare you in recruiting for a summer internship/FT job? Wasserman Media Group. It was extremely beneficial to break into the industry that I was attempting to get in. My goal coming to business school was to see the inside of as many different companies in order to get a number of experiences, and I think my academic internship helped facilitate that.

What did you do during the summer before business school to prep for fall recruiting? I traveled. When you get to campus, Parker is there for you 100%. So enjoy the time off with no responsibilities. I think it is a great time to clear one's head and reset for the next big journey. 

What was your offer timeline? When did you apply? When did you receive your offer for your summer internship/FT job? I applied for my internship in early October and received an offer right before Winter Break. 

 

[ADVISOR PROFILE] Mef Shebi

Name: Mef Shebi

Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Washington D.C.

College/Major: UVA/Systems Engineering & Mathematics; Harvard/Education Policy

Previous Roles: Career Advisor at Chicago Booth and Darden Business School. Worked as Management Consultant serving clients in a broad range of sectors including healthcare, energy, technology, education, and entrepreneurship.

 

 

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I wanted to be a visual artist. As a teenager, I used to compete regionally doing sketch and abstract drawings and loved it. Eventually I started to be drawn more towards science and tech and developed an interest to become an Astronaut. I’m still growing up and I’m happy to be an educator and a career coach now.

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ANDERSON AS STAFF

Why Parker? I love being part of a highly diverse, close-knit and innovative community. It is inspiring and energizing to contribute to a passionate team that is committed to student engagement and success; helping prepare the next generation of leaders realize their career potential.

In what do I specialize at Parker? I focus on the Technology vertical in Parker. I coach, mentor and train students interested in pursuing careers in various functions across the Technology industry.

What can you come to me for? I’m passionate about helping students define a clear story, outline a robust career strategy, network effectively, and make informed decision on their career journey. You can see me for any of your career search related needs including developing your value proposition, recruiting strategy, networking prep and mock interviewing as well as navigating difficult career search/recruiting challenges.

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FUN FACTS

• Dream Trip Post-COVID: travel to Japan and have unlimited Sushi. I love traveling with friends and family (I've visited 30 countries and counting)
• Top 5 StrengthsFinder Skills: Maximizer, Strategic, Learner, Achiever, Communication
• Last Show You Binge-Watched/Last Book You Read: Daredevil (show), A Promised Land (book)
• Favorite Thing to Do on the Weekend: love playing soccer (used to play in high school and college varsity teams…also huge Arsenal fan!), checking out stand-up comedy shoes, and trying new cultural cuisines
• Ask Me About...StarTalk Radio by Neil deGrasse Tyson

At Brazil World Cup 2002


With my soccer crew

[PROFILE] Meet the Parker Series Instructor: Emily Cruse '13

Name: Emily Cruse 

Hometown: Santa Monica, CA

College/Major: Stanford; Economics

Post-MBA Roles: finance & strategy at Paramount Pictures; new media business development and strategy at DreamWorks Animation

What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wanted to be a writer. I was the co editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper and loved investigative journalism. Non-fiction is my jam but I'm learning to appreciate fiction. Favorite recent reads: Notorious RBG, The Sun Does Shine.

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ANDERSON AS A STUDENT

Favorite class and why? Entertainment Business Models with Harry Sloan - the guest speakers were incredible and working through the cases taught me to look at media business problems in an entirely different way than I was used to coming from a finance background.

Best Anderson memory: Too many to choose one! A few highlights: pre-orientation trip with classmates to Yosemite (2011), C4C Weekend (2012), and the Alumni Golf Tournament (2015).

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ANDERSON AS STAFF

Why Parker? I felt the Anderson spirit of giving back the first day of Orientation after meeting my section leaders (whattup, Section D!). These 2nd years had cut short their summer vacations to prepare the incoming class, often pulling all-nighters to get everything done and deliver us the best possible experience on campus. My entire time at Anderson felt like a process of paying it forward, and I couldn’t stay away for even two years after graduation before coming back to join Parker as an advisor in 2014. I am grateful for leaders like David Cooley, Regina Regazzi, and Rob Weiler who inspired me to give back to the school that gave me so much.

In what do I specialize at Parker? I focus on the Education vertical in Parker and the curriculum, lectures, and deliverables that support the summer and fall Parker Series. I also advise students who are interested in Social Impact and Entrepreneurship, as well as those interested in the Corporate Finance function across various industries. As the Parker Liaison for the Women's Business Connection (WBC), I partner with the club on special programming events and also focus on Anderson's partnership with the Forte Foundation.

What can you come to me for? In addition to Parker Series questions, I especially love conducting mock interviews and group interview workshops. Come see me if you want to practice tough questions in a supportive environment (I'm not mean, I promise!). In fact, I've kept a list of tough questions I've been asked over the years and love brainstorming how to tackle them with students. I'm very interested in how storytelling influences interview outcomes and look forward to working with the Class of 2022 on their stories.

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FUN FACTS

Favorite person: my 4.5 year old daughter Evie

Pet: Newfoundland dog (seriously, obsessed...)

Dream trip: to see the Northern Lights in Alaska or Norway

Fun fact: I love to play golf and got a hole-in-one when I was 13.

Favorite Shonda quote: Don’t let what he wants eclipse what you need. He is very dreamy, but he is not the sun. You are. -- Cristina Yang, Grey's Anatomy

 

 

 

[TA Profile]: Sankalp Jain '19

Name: Sankalp Jain 

Hometown: Jaipur, India

College/Major: R.V. College of Engineering, Computer Science

Pre-Business School: Founder, Jain Education

Summer Internship: Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft

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PRE-ANDERSON

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Growing up, I wanted to be a fighter pilot.

Why Anderson? I chose Anderson because it is the best business school for careers in technology, and the students are highly intelligent and welcoming.

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ANDERSON

Anderson Activities & Leadership: 
ACT coach
VP of Career Development, South Asian Business Association
Parker TA

Favorite class and why? My favorite class I've taken so far has been Negotiations Analysis with Professor Lippman.

Favorite Anderson event/trip: The Vegas trip was amazing! It was a great trip to get to know the class and see the lighter side of everybody before school started!

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RECRUITING

What did you do the summer before business school? I worked on the Parker summer deliverables and focused a good amount of energy on improving my resume. 

How did you figure out what industry/function you wanted to pursue? I determined my industry of interest by speaking with 2nd years who interned in various industries and roles. 

What helped you the most in interview prep/career search? Networking with alumni, 2nd years and going on Days on the Job (DOJ) treks proved to be most helpful. 

How did you utilize Parker in your job search? I utilized Parker by taking advantage of the On Campus Recruiting opportunities and using Parker series methods to tailor my interviewing stories. 

What was your offer timeline? When did you apply? When did you receive your offer for your summer internship/FT job? I applied in December and received an offer in February.

[TA Profile]: Sam Smith '19

Name: Samantha Smith

Hometown: Lynnfield, MA

College/Major: Lafayette College, Math/Economics & Music

Pre-Business School: Investment Risk Analyst, Wellington Management Company

Summer Internship: Senior Program Manager, Amazon 

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PRE-ANDERSON

What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wanted to be a Veterinarian.

Why Anderson? I chose Anderson because of it's academic prestige and location (so I could continue to pursue voice over).

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ANDERSON

Anderson Activities & Leadership: 
Parker TA
EVP, Entertainment Management Association
VP of IPT, Andertech

Favorite class and why? Entrepreneurship Venture Initiation with Professor Alderton. One of the main reasons I came to Anderson was because I sat in on a class with Professor Alderton. He's scary enough to make you pay attention, but I've never had a professor that cared more about my education or motivated me to learn as much as he has.

What is your Applied Management Research (AMR) Project? I will be doing a BCO project.

Favorite Anderson event/trip: The Anderson Japan Trip- It got me out of my comfort zone. I was also able to really connect with my Anderson peers with whom I hadn't had much interaction.

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RECRUITING

What did you do the summer before business school? I applied to voice-over agencies in LA and met with co-workers and friends who knew I was leaving.

How did you figure out what industry/function you wanted to pursue? I did informationals with every person possible during summer and fall.

What helped you the most in interview prep/career search? Running my interview questions over and over again in person with peers. Also, creating a customized word doc on each company I interviewed with containing company information, prior interview questions asked, and how I would answer them.

How did you utilize Parker in your job search? Parker was critical in helping me make my decisions on where to interview and when to accept my offer. The career services website was also invaluable for interview research and prep.

What was your offer timeline? When did you apply? When did you receive your offer for your summer internship/FT job? I applied to Amazon in late fall, interviewed over the first 3 weeks of winter and got an off at the end of February, and accepted my offer mid February.

From the Deloitte Case Competition