Career Talk with FMBA Alum: Derek Laan
- SKKGSB
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- 2022-11-07
(Right, Derek Laan)
At the beginning of October, SKK GSB’s Career Development Center (CDC) organized a Career Talk with Derek Laan (Full-Time MBA, 2015). Derek is originally from the US, and has lived in Korea for over 13 years including three years working as an English teacher. He decided to study at SKK GSB to develop his potential for a business career. His work experience in Korea covers a range of companies from conglomerates to startups. He stressed the need to build Korean language skills, not just for work proficiency, but for networking with Korean colleagues. Regarding networking, he also advised against being afraid to make new friends.
The CDC is dedicated to connecting students and alumni for networking and opportunities. It therefore organizes regular events called "Career Talk." In these sessions, alumni share their experiences at SKK GSB, and explain the paths they then followed.