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Going into fall recruiting, Pamela F. Peng had an open mind. She went through the traditional channel of the Office of Career Services (OCS) but also considered fellowships, graduate school and traveling. Taking the road frequently traveled has paid off for Peng, who now boasts a two-year contract with Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong...
...worst job market in years, Harvard seniors knew employment would be hard to secure. “I think my success is due to my willingness to try anything,” Peng says, “from the State Department to companies outside of recruiting, anything and everything that would interest me. I was prepared—and I was relaxed...
...Peng even researches future employers before attending their information sessions. People are key, particularly in a field such as I-banking. “If you can’t stand to be around your co-workers for however many hours a week, and I really don’t want to think about how long that is,” says Peng, “you are going to be miserable.” Right now, Peng is focusing on people, location and job stability in deciding what companies would suit her interests and tastes best. She professes that...
...Last week, Peng had her first interview of the year. Since it was for the CIA, she decided that she really had no way of knowing just what they would ask her. Peng is applying for an economist position, which would include researching black markets, money laundering and weapons exchange. “The job seems very Hollywood,” she admits. “You don’t go into Ec 10 thinking that you’d be able to do such compelling work.” The only drawback to the government job, aside from...
...seniors, there is the “what if.” Peng is casually looking at other options and creating back-up plans. Her parents have reassured her that she is welcome back home, an option that is both comforting and scary. Peng would love to study abroad again or attend cooking school, but these options are expensive. She would most like to be able to support herself and save some money. For now, Peng can rely solely on her credentials and luck while she waits for interviews. “It’s only going...