Rachel Assal '15
Major(s):
International Business, Marketing
Outcome Opportunity:
I got a job!
Position:
Marketing Project Manager, US Rx Commercial Future Leaders Program
Company/Organization:
GlaxoSmithKline, Raleigh, N.C.
How did SJU help in your professional achievements?
The Haub School’s business policy capstone project was especially applicable in my career. Because all of the group members came from different majors, it forced us to trust each other’s expertise and work together to propose strategies. That experience taught me to build strong, collaborative relationships with matrix partners at work so we can collectively do good. Also, the ethical emphasis in the SJU business curriculum is crucial to career success. Working in the pharmaceutical industry, it’s imperative to first and foremost do what’s right for the patient, and success will follow.
What is an essential factor in post-graduate success?
I think I’ve developed a tolerance and perhaps even an appetite for discomfort, which has allowed me to be successful in my roles.