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I also remember many subjects, and their respective
teachers, Dolors, Bea, Pedro; I think it is something
unique at UIC Barcelona, that the professors know
us well (for better or worse)! I used to be quite
unpunctual, and more than once I had to stay
outside the class because I had arrived five minutes
late, no matter how good my excuse was.
— What did you like the most?
The atmosphere and good vibes at the university,
and especially the close-knit group our graduating
class became. I remember that during exams, I
would go to the library to study because there
would always be a plan later in the day.
Off campus, we used to do a lot of things, and I
really miss that! We still maintain some traditions
like going skiing in the Alps every year, but we are
much more scattered now and sometimes it is
challenging.
— And what was the most difficult? What was
missing or what would you improve?
Entering the work world feeling quite young and
inexperienced. Going from enjoying my day-to-day
life with my friends in class or having a beer, to a
long and demanding workday. It’s true that I been
very lucky with the teams I have worked with and
the people who have helped me grow, but that
transition was somehow a reality shock for me.
— Tell us about your work experience.
Where did you start? Where are you
now and what do you do?
As part of the Business Administration education, I
completed an internship in the e-commerce
business development department at Bershka.
From there, I was offered a position in the
Marketplaces team. Being passionate about the
fashion industry, it was incredible to start my career
at a leading company in the field. After two years, I
had the opportunity to join McKinsey & Company
as a business analyst, where I work in strategic
consulting. Over the two plus years I have been at
McKinsey I have had the chance to explore several
different industries and rapidly learn a lot about
them. The constant challenge of learning about
unfamiliar topics (while working with exceptional
people) is probably what I enjoy most about my job.
— What advice would you give to students
who are starting their undergraduate studies?
First, to really enjoy the university years. It may
sound cliché, but for me, they were amazing, and I
would go back to my first year of university
tomorrow if I could - I had a great time.
Also, I would encourage them to be curious about
the career options available as they come to the
end of their studies. There are countless
opportunities and especially in fields as ADE.
I believe that speaking with senior students,
teachers or alumni can truly help them find a job
that makes them happy.
— Finally, what are your short- and mediumterm
career ambitions? What plans do you
have for your future?
If everything turns out as expected, the idea is to
return to McKinsey after completing my MBA;
where I would like to focus my work in consulting
for the fashion and luxury industry. In the
longer-term, I would love to pursue a PhD related
to organisational behaviour and the impact of
positive psychology on work and business. I would
love to then come back to the Uni to teach at some
point, but that remains to be seen!
As part of my professional development, McKinsey has given me the
opportunity to continue my training by pursuing an MBA. The truth is that
it is a unique opportunity and I feel tremendously fortunate to have it. I had
always planned to study an MBA, but honestly this opportunity goes way
beyond all my expectations.
Tell us more about yourself
A phrase that
represents you
Do it with passion.
Your favourite
film
The Proposal.
A book
“Vivir es un asunto
urgente” [Living is an
urgent matter] by
Dr Mario Alonso Puig.
Your favourite
music
Taburete.
Hobbies
Any sport, having a
few beers in the sun or
going shopping.
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