Neha Bhat will start work at the global investment bank after graduation
Soon after graduation this spring, Neha Bhat will start a job as a Global Marketing New Analyst for Goldman Sachs, a position she was offered as a result of an internship with the company last summer.
"I've always had a passion for marketing, and I admire its ability to connect with people on a local and global scale. I knew that marketing is required in every industry, and something that drew me to the world of finance is the work ethic and ambition that people have," said Bhat, a senior with a double major in Marketing and Business Analytics Information Technology and a minor in Psychology.
"Goldman Sachs has so many people who are so talented and passionate about the industry that they work in. Whatever they do, they are one of the best in the industry, so I wanted to grow and get that experience working with people like that," she said.
When Bhat had to choose a major, she wanted to combine marketing, business analytics and psychology. She enrolled at Rutgers Business School, in part, because of its diverse range of classes and the ability to have a minor outside the school.
"I did not want to do just one path. I thought that a well-rounded education is really important, especially in business, to be able to process different points of view," said Bhat.
Bhat said her Psychology classes taught her the "why" behind people's decisions, which can help her excel in a marketing career. "I think that creativity and the ability to think outside the box is valued in any industry, especially marketing," she said.
When Neha Bhat emigrated with her family from India at age 11, she learned quickly to adjust to a new culture. When it was time to choose a college, Bhat knew she wanted to stay in New Jersey, and that Rutgers was the perfect choice.
"Rutgers is known to have such a strong network and alumni base, on a global scale. Wherever you go, if you say Rutgers they know the school, they know the people and the culture. That was very important for me," said Bhat. She also noted the professors come from many different backgrounds and can offer real-life experiences from their time working in industry.
Knowing the high value of internships, Bhat took to heart her professors' advice to be active on LinkedIn. Rutgers Business School Office of Career Management
