HULT ALUMNI AT THE TOP 100 U.S. EMPLOYERS
WORKING FOR THE TOP 100
What makes an employer truly great? We decided to ask the people in the know—our
alumni employed at some of Fortune’s 100 best companies in the U.S. 2014 to work for.
Rajat Saxena (MBA Class of 2011) Senior Associate, PwC
The prestige factor of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Ranked 65th in Fortune’s 100 best companies in the U.S. to work
for in 2014, PwC is one of the top 5 accounting firms in the world
and known for offering employees resources, flexibility, career
development, and a great working environment. We asked Hult
alum, Rajat Saxena, who works at PwC in the U.S. to tell us more
about life at this major accounting firm.
Rajat, what do you like about working for PwC?
The culture and energy at PwC is amazing. Even though PwC is
large in size, it still has the energy of a start-up. The talent pool and
strong network that we have at the firm is outstanding. People are
hardworking and helpful to each other. The firm fosters a culture of
collaboration and provides everyone with opportunities to grow.
Why did you choose to work for PwC?
The prestige factor and given that PwC is one of the top five consulting firm in the world was the key deciding factor for me. Being
the largest professional services firm in the world, PwC provided
me with a strong brand, exciting projects, and an opportunity to
work with highly talented people.
What tips or advice would you give Hult graduates looking to
work at PwC?
A large part of working at PwC is about being analytical, dynamic,
versatile, and willing to take the lead as and when the situation
demands. In addition, we also value people who have strong
values and empathy for our people and our clients.
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Fabio Schmitt (MBA Class of 2011) Manager, Ernst & Young
Rita Mary Yachoui (MBA Class of 2012) Manager, Ernst & Young
Incredible experiences and learning at Ernst & Young
Ranked 78th Ernst & Young offers accounting, tax, and management consulting services to clients across the world. It also offers
all employees significant responsibility and plenty of opportunities
to grow professionally. Fabio Schmitt and Rita Mary Yachoui, give
us the lowdown on working at EY in the U.S.
Fabio, what’s it really like working for EY?
EY is a great place to work. I am a manager for Transaction
Advisory Services and like most deal and M&A environments it can
be very demanding with tight timelines and lots of travel but at the
same time offering incredible experiences and learning. EY also
really lives up to its stand on diversity, I have colleagues from a
myriad of cultures, backgrounds, and ethnicities, and that makes a
really interesting and friendly working environment. Finally, in terms
of career progress, EY offers a clear career path with established
goals.
What tips or advice would you give Hult graduates looking to
work at EY?
My first piece of advice for graduates is to be specific about what
you want. A firm the size of EY has many service lines, and thus
opportunities, so knowing which position suits your career goals
the best is a great starting point. Secondly, prior experience makes
a big difference. For some positions an MBA degree is a pre-requisite so every candidate will have one and therefore experience
is the differentiator. Be prepared to talk about your experiences
and how they relate to the qualifications and requirements of the
position you are interviewing for. Finally, use your network, most