{"id":30887,"date":"2023-05-09T12:39:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T10:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=30887"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:22:44","slug":"ie-school-of-politics-economics-global-affairs-students-get-the-most-out-of-the-ie-careers-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/ie-school-of-politics-economics-global-affairs-students-get-the-most-out-of-the-ie-careers-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs students get the most out of the IE Careers Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span> 3<\/span> min read<\/span><\/span>\n

IE University is renowned for our focus on careers: we are committed to ensuring our students find success in their chosen path, whether before graduation or after they enter the world of work. Recently, students from several master\u2019s programs attended the IE Careers Forum<\/a>\u2014our largest recruitment event, which provides a platform for our student body to connect with recruiters from some of today\u2019s top companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unique event brought participants together at the iconic IE Tower for several days of student-recruiter networking in the heart of Madrid\u2019s business hub. Organized by IE Talent & Careers<\/a>, it hosted more than 80 leading companies in a series of industry-specific events over the course of five days. Top recruiters in attendance were eager to discover new talent among the university\u2019s crop of skilled and ambitious students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students from IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs<\/a>\u2019 range of master\u2019s programs enjoyed the opportunity to meet recruiters and take the next step toward their futures. The Global Impact & Law forum featured top companies in the sector, including well-known names like Atrevia, be Bartlet, Deloitte LATAM, DLA Piper, Futuro Perfecto, Harmon Corporate Affairs, OCU, Ontier, P\u00e9rez-Llorca, Plan International, Puentes Global, Roman, TMF Group and Vinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mengru Li, a Master in International Relations<\/a> student, commented on the impressive lineup: \u201cIE University is very well connected. It has collaborations with a lot of excellent companies.\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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For her and her fellow students, the IE Careers Forum was the perfect platform to explore their career options, learn about new job opportunities and network with key decision-makers in some of the biggest companies in fields, such as public affairs and global development. Additionally, a career advisor was on hand to provide them with valuable guidance and recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the IE Careers Forum<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The event began with an expert panel led by representatives from DLA Piper, Futuro Perfecto and Harmon Corporate Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They shared powerful tips and insights geared toward helping students secure a competitive position within the industry.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Afterward, each participating organization received attending students at dedicated stands to facilitate one-on-one meetings and answer questions about their companies, recruiting processes and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the IE Careers Forum was a resounding success. \u201cIt can help you network with your peers to see where common interests lie and to get tips from each other on how to start conversations with these companies,\u201d said Paula Strubel, a Master in International Development<\/a> student, explaining the massive positive response from the university\u2019s student community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lessons from the Careers Forum<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The spring edition of the IE Careers Forum brought huge benefits to its participants, such as helping master\u2019s students map out the next steps of their career journeys. Luke Crisp, who is studying the Master in International Relations, pointed out, \u201cBeing in contact with these companies and experts helps me gain practical experience in the field I\u2019m interested in working in after graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indeed, this sentiment was shared among a majority of the participants, proving the importance of such recruitment-focused initiatives at the university.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Participants also shared some tips to help other students get the maximum value from the careers fair. Daniel Vermehren-Herrera, a Master in Applied Economics<\/a> student, advised, \u201cBe prepared: get to know the companies you are interested in and what they do beforehand, because they notice your interest.\u201d Laying the groundwork in this way is your key to success, as it allows you to connect more meaningfully with recruiters and ask relevant questions that foster a positive response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping up with the latest developments in the field is another must for any savvy student. \u201cUnderstanding the conversation from these leading companies helps us know about the employment opportunities currently available,\u201d Mengru Li explained. Not only will this kind of initiative prove your resourcefulness, but it will also help you stand out as an eager and reliable candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for global impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The IE Careers Forum is just one of our multiple career-focused resources to help students prepare for their futures and ensure their long-term progress on an international scale. And with the success of its first installment for the year, we are already looking forward to welcoming students to the next edition of this innovative recruiting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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