Business school can be a transformative experience. But what happens after you graduate with your MBA? During this interview, Jessi Gordon (UNC Kenan-Flagler, ‘16) shares her story about transitioning to life after getting her MBA, and talks about the highs and lows and the most important lessons she’s learned that have helped her grow in her post-MBA life. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Show Notes
- 4:18 – Jessi shares what her transition was like after she graduated from UNC Kenan-Flagler
- 7:10 – Jessi talks about the transition from the classroom to the working world
- 11:00 – Jessi shares how she maintained a personal and social life outside of work
- 13:20 – Jessi talks about how she invested in building and maintaining MBA friendships after leaving UNC Kenan-Flagler
- 19:12 – Jessi talks about some of the challenges transitioning back to the working world
- 25:05 – Jessi shares her thoughts on the the realities of how people take different paths, and how to prioritize your own unique path
- 29:02 – Jessi talks about the “comparison game” in business school and the challenges with it
- 31:30 – Jessi talks about making a career transition after business school, and what she learned from that experience
- 38:00 – Jessi talks about the importance of choosing a job or career that is engaging
- 43:30 – Jessi talks about the importance of building relationships in the workplace