Sambago

Hi, I'm an incoming freshman in CNR, environmental economics and policy, interested in applying to haas. I have two options for summer jobs: front desk receptionist at the hilton or water conservation intern. I'm thinking I should take the internship but someone told me that haas applicants should have jobs like the receptionist one. Is this true? Are there options for part time business related jobs/internships when i actually get to berkeley? I tried to get a job at a bank for this summer but none of them are hiring... what kind of jobs should i be looking for to get in to haas?

Sambago

Anyone have an idea?

mrniphty

I would go for water conservation internship. You'll be doing unique work over the summer and will hopefully learn a lot. With any luck, after the summer you'll have something good to write about for your Haas essay or perhaps will even discover a real passion. Also, one of the the hot fields in business these days is sustainability/clean technology and water is closely related to that. You might get some cool business insights from working in that field.

Unless you're totally into hospitality, I don't see what you would really stand to gain from the receptionist job.

As for part-time jobs at Berkeley, it varies. Most people who work part-time do it as part of work-study, or do undergraduate research.

kenf1234

I agree take the internship, if you can do some extra work that is business or economics related during the intership. Turn it into what you want it to be. A receptionist job is not going to impress anyone.

Sambago

Thanks for the feedback everyone!