Marketing
VP Alumni Relations, Rutgers Women in Business
Cal Petrey
Supply Chain Management
RBS Social Chair
What makes this student feature so special? Oh, just the fact that Julie and Cal are married. And from the south. And super stars. Prospective and current students alike can learn from this fabulous twosome, who are both MBA Candidates in the full-time program. See what they had to say about their journey from Nashville to Newark...
Where were you before
you came to RBS? Why are you here now?
We had been working in Knoxville, TN for a few years Cal was
working for US Bank and Julie was working for LancĂ´me. Cal had completed his
bachelor's in Organizational Psychology and Julie Completed her MFA in Fine
Art. We felt like we had maxed out our growth. The exciting thing about being
2 Full-time MBA's in the same program is that we have to not only plan for the
team but also plan for our individual contributions. We applied to a number of
business schools but Rutgers offered all of the things we wanted for our
future. The New York area was one of the only places where we could both have a
successful career in our respective fields.
Where do you see
yourself in 15 years? Why?
One reason we get along so well is that we have similar
long-term goals. Our future as we see it will be in corporate for a few years
and then onto startups and long-term equity building. We want to get the
experience and training in the corporate world but we are very creative and
have a passion for disruptive technology. In the long-run we will be happiest
as entrepreneurs.
What is your favorite
thing about being an RBS student? Why?
We aren't worried. The job placement is great, the cost is
great! With 2 MBAS in one house we have to think about those things. We love
the location because we can really use Newark to its full potential! We can get
to New York, Philly, Boston, or the shore whenever we want. The small class
size is nice because it allows most of the class to have a leadership role of some
type. We all work as a class team, sure, there is competition, but really, the
entire class is cheering for you to get a good internship or a job.
What did you think
business school was going to be like? What is it actually like?
We were
surprised about the openness of the professors to accommodate your schedule for
looking for jobs. Also, the attentiveness of the RBS Staff. They actually get
involved in your well-being. Student Services and the OCM office care about
your challenges and your goals,
Who is your favorite
professor and why?
Cal: Don Klock Procurement because he is truly an expert in
his field and he brings real world experience to the Classroom
Julie: Aggregate Economics with Farrokh Langdana bar none. Coming
out of a Fine Art background economics Seemed like a complete mystery but
Langdana Made macro fun...yes... fun. Even though I am a marketing
concentration, this is a "must take" class.
What is the best
advice you can give candidates looking to apply to RBS?
Apply to the right program: Part time is for people who are
happy with their current career trajectory, Full time is for career switchers
and people who want the boost to the next level. They have different
requirements in terms of commitments and different pay-offs. Be sure to think
carefully about your choice and understand, from admissions, which one will be
best for you.
Go to RBS recruiting events and open houses.
Make sure what the school focuses what you want to do career-
wize in terms of industry and concentrations.
Be ready to hit the ground running if you get in. It will be
a whirlwind from day 1 of orientation.
Know that you might end up a completely different place than
when you began.
Classes are important, but your career is the priority.
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