Alumni Advice from Benjamin Saunders

Published on February 10, 2022

We're delighted to share with you the latest clip in our Alumni Advice video series!

This week we will present Benjamin Saunders, who is following a Corporate Leadership Training program with Hyatt Hotels in Paris. Despite the restrictions posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Benjamin was able to leverage his networking skills and obtain the LYCar placement at the Ritz Carlton in Perth, Australia. Discover his advice on how to grow your network on LinkedIn and use these connections to obtain new opportunities.

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