IE University Presents MBA Talent Days with Top-Firms and Alumni

Some of the world's most prestigious companies, including BCG, Simon-Kucher & Partners, McKinsey & Company,  Adara Ventures, Admiral Group, Emerson and Bain & Company, gathered at IE University's three-day Talent & Careers event at the Marìa de Molina Campus to meet and connect with the next generation of leaders.

The event, attended by over 500 students, featured flash presentations by each company to a bustling venue and in-depth interactions, including with some of IE University’s top-alumni. These professionals returned to share their extraordinary journeys, hoping to inspire and connect with current students.

“It is an excellent and enriching opportunity for everyone involved to meet people from the source. We are impressed to see enthusiastic students showing interest in our company and we keep encouraging them to stay connected,” said Javier Iparraguirre, Director at FTI Consulting.

IE Talent & Careers facilitates students with exclusive access to A-list companies and market leaders. The MBA Talent Days showcase IE University’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections with industry leaders, providing a competitive advantage and encouraging its students to drive towards excellence.

The lineup included a 21 A-list companies, such as: Emerson, RBI, Schindler Group, Ciudadela Property Management, Barceló Hotel Group, Suntory, Eli Lilly, Adara Ventures, Admiral Group, Adyen, Banco Santander, Bolsas y Mercados Españoles, ING, Intenrational Finance Corporation, Revolut, BCG, Simon-Kucher & Partners, McKinsey & Company- Orphoz, FTI Consulting and Bain & Company.

“I was very impressed by the fact that one of the companies that participated in the MBA Talent Days contacted me last week, which is a privilege for us students because we get to show our talent through early access, ” said Alessandra Caradonio, a current MBA student at IE University.

Each of the three days was dedicated to a specific sector, which answers to the core IE University principle of career discovery as students are invited exploring career pathways. Some companies had on-the-spot interviews with candidates. For companies, the MBA Days also offer the opportunity to promote their employer brand.

Some of the company representatives were IE alumni who also participated in face-to-face interactions with current students, emphasizing on the importance of networking and using the opportunities provided by Talent & Careers.

“I actually got my first consulting job through one of the MBA Talent Days back when I was a student and didn't know what consulting was until I attended one of the events, and here I am, inspiring current students to follow my path,” said Manuel Pinto, Delivery Manager at McKinsey & Company and IE Alumni, “It is a great chance for students to gain an in-depth understanding about specific sectors and has definitely shaped the person I am today.”