Case Studies

Hugo Moreno, Executive MBA

From Staffing Services Manager, AHS, Calgary
to Human Resources Manager, The International Committee of The Red Cross, Geneva
"I approached Alma for help as I decided to embark on one of the most significant career challenges of my life: fulfilling a lifelong dream of joining the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva as a Human Resources Manager. The hiring process with the ICRC was known to be lengthy and extremely competitive. With a large number of applicants and limited positions, the success rate was very low. Although I had many years of experience in the field, a significant obstacle I faced was that none of that experience was in the humanitarian sector."

Hugo Moreno, Executive MBA

From Staffing Services Manager, AHS, Calgary
to Human Resources Manager,
The International Committee of The Red Cross, Geneva
"I approached Alma for help as I decided to embark on one of the most significant career challenges of my life: fulfilling a lifelong dream of joining the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva as a Human Resources Manager. The hiring process with the ICRC was known to be lengthy and extremely competitive. With a large number of applicants and limited positions, the success rate was very low. Although I had many years of experience in the field, a significant obstacle I faced was that none of that experience was in the humanitarian sector."

Hugo Moreno, Executive MBA

From Staffing Services Manager, AHS, Calgary
to Human Resources Manager, The International Committee of The Red Cross, Geneva
"I approached Alma for help as I decided to embark on one of the most significant career challenges of my life: fulfilling a lifelong dream of joining the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva as a Human Resources Manager. The hiring process with the ICRC was known to be lengthy and extremely competitive. With a large number of applicants and limited positions, the success rate was very low. Although I had many years of experience in the field, a significant obstacle I faced was that none of that experience was in the humanitarian sector."

Hugo Moreno, Executive MBA

From Staffing Services Manager, AHS, Calgary
to Human Resources Manager, The International Committee of The Red Cross, Geneva
"I approached Alma for help as I decided to embark on one of the most significant career challenges of my life: fulfilling a lifelong dream of joining the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva as a Human Resources Manager. The hiring process with the ICRC was known to be lengthy and extremely competitive. With a large number of applicants and limited positions, the success rate was very low. Although I had many years of experience in the field, a significant obstacle I faced was that none of that experience was in the humanitarian sector."

Kimberley Andrews, MBA

From Nursing
to Senior Analyst Commercial Real Estate, National Bank of Canada
"I wanted to be a nurse since I was five years old, and I never truly wavered from that goal. I became a nurse and practiced for ten years. However, I eventually realized that something wasn’t right, and I needed to change careers. This decision was incredibly difficult because it meant giving up my identity and the aspirations I had held since childhood."

Kimberley Andrews, MBA

From Nursing
to Senior Analyst Commercial Real Estate, National Bank of Canada
"I wanted to be a nurse since I was five years old, and I never truly wavered from that goal. I became a nurse and practiced for ten years. However, I eventually realized that something wasn’t right, and I needed to change careers. This decision was incredibly difficult because it meant giving up my identity and the aspirations I had held since childhood."

Kimberley Andrews, MBA

From Nursing
to Senior Analyst Commercial Real Estate, National Bank of Canada
"I wanted to be a nurse since I was five years old, and I never truly wavered from that goal. I became a nurse and practiced for ten years. However, I eventually realized that something wasn’t right, and I needed to change careers. This decision was incredibly difficult because it meant giving up my identity and the aspirations I had held since childhood."

Guillermo Rivas, Executive MBA

From Technical Specialist
to Director, Digital and Emerging Technologies, EY
"Due to my technical background, I was laser-focused on the specific skill sets I had developed, which narrowed my career prospects and capped me in technical individual contributor roles.​ With Alma’s support, we conducted a thorough analysis of all the additional skills I had employed throughout my career. From there, we worked closely together to identify a wider range of career opportunities. It was a game changer."

Guillermo Rivas, Executive MBA

From Technical Specialist
to Director, Digital and Emerging Technologies, EY
"Due to my technical background, I was laser-focused on the specific skill sets I had developed, which narrowed my career prospects and capped me in technical individual contributor roles.​ With Alma’s support, we conducted a thorough analysis of all the additional skills I had employed throughout my career. From there, we worked closely together to identify a wider range of career opportunities. It was a game changer."

Guillermo Rivas, Executive MBA

From Technical Specialist
to Director, Digital and Emerging Technologies, EY
"Due to my technical background, I was laser-focused on the specific skill sets I had developed, which narrowed my career prospects and capped me in technical individual contributor roles.​ With Alma’s support, we conducted a thorough analysis of all the additional skills I had employed throughout my career. From there, we worked closely together to identify a wider range of career opportunities. It was a game changer."

Guillermo Rivas, Executive MBA

From Technical Specialist
to Director, Digital and Emerging Technologies, EY
"Due to my technical background, I was laser-focused on the specific skill sets I had developed, which narrowed my career prospects and capped me in technical individual contributor roles.​ With Alma’s support, we conducted a thorough analysis of all the additional skills I had employed throughout my career. From there, we worked closely together to identify a wider range of career opportunities. It was a game changer."

Yvonne Tsui, MBA

From Residential Property Management
to Market Analyst, Tenaris
"During my MBA, I was working in residential property management and reached out to Alma for assistance in switching to a new career path. While I was gaining the technical skills required for data-related roles, I needed guidance on how to approach the transition. Although I had five years of professional experience, I would be considered entry-level in the new field and wanted help leveraging my current skill set to ensure I was compensated fairly.​ It was immensely helpful."

Yvonne Tsui, MBA

From Residential Property Management
to Market Analyst,
Tenaris
"During my MBA, I was working in residential property management and reached out to Alma for assistance in switching to a new career path. While I was gaining the technical skills required for data-related roles, I needed guidance on how to approach the transition. Although I had five years of professional experience, I would be considered entry-level in the new field and wanted help leveraging my current skill set to ensure I was compensated fairly.​ It was immensely helpful."

Yvonne Tsui, MBA

From Residential Property Management
to Market Analyst, Tenaris
"During my MBA, I was working in residential property management and reached out to Alma for assistance in switching to a new career path. While I was gaining the technical skills required for data-related roles, I needed guidance on how to approach the transition. Although I had five years of professional experience, I would be considered entry-level in the new field and wanted help leveraging my current skill set to ensure I was compensated fairly.​ It was immensely helpful."

Donald Nwanguma, MBA

From Project Manager
to Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, ETCH Sourcing
"I came to Canada with a background in the upstream energy sector, specializing in supply chain and project management. Although well-established in my field, I felt stuck and wanted to transition into a strategic leadership role. Navigating the Canadian job market was daunting, and I encountered challenges with networking, personal branding, and understanding how to leverage my existing skills to achieve my career goals. My confidence was further shaken by rejections citing “a lack of Canadian experience,” which left me unsure of how to move forward."

Donald Nwanguma, MBA

From Project Manager
to Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist,
ETCH Sourcing
"I came to Canada with a background in the upstream energy sector, specializing in supply chain and project management. Although well-established in my field, I felt stuck and wanted to transition into a strategic leadership role. Navigating the Canadian job market was daunting, and I encountered challenges with networking, personal branding, and understanding how to leverage my existing skills to achieve my career goals. My confidence was further shaken by rejections citing “a lack of Canadian experience,” which left me unsure of how to move forward."

Donald Nwanguma, MBA

From Project Manager
to Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, ETCH Sourcing
"I came to Canada with a background in the upstream energy sector, specializing in supply chain and project management. Although well-established in my field, I felt stuck and wanted to transition into a strategic leadership role. Navigating the Canadian job market was daunting, and I encountered challenges with networking, personal branding, and understanding how to leverage my existing skills to achieve my career goals. My confidence was further shaken by rejections citing “a lack of Canadian experience,” which left me unsure of how to move forward."

Donald Nwanguma, MBA

From Project Manager
to Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, ETCH Sourcing
"I came to Canada with a background in the upstream energy sector, specializing in supply chain and project management. Although well-established in my field, I felt stuck and wanted to transition into a strategic leadership role. Navigating the Canadian job market was daunting, and I encountered challenges with networking, personal branding, and understanding how to leverage my existing skills to achieve my career goals. My confidence was further shaken by rejections citing “a lack of Canadian experience,” which left me unsure of how to move forward."

Tharakesh Munugur, MBA

From Entrepreneur
to Product Manager (now Assistant Vice President), Morgan Stanley
"When I started my MBA journey, I was new to Canada and struggled to understand the local job market. Despite having relevant experience, I wasn’t sure how to position myself effectively to Canadian employers. I lacked a strong professional network and felt overwhelmed by the differences in job search practices between Canada and my home country."

Tharakesh Munugur, MBA

From Entrepreneur
to Product Manager (now Assistant Vice President),
Morgan Stanley
"When I started my MBA journey, I was new to Canada and struggled to understand the local job market. Despite having relevant experience, I wasn’t sure how to position myself effectively to Canadian employers. I lacked a strong professional network and felt overwhelmed by the differences in job search practices between Canada and my home country."

Tharakesh Munugur, MBA

From Entrepreneur
to Product Manager (now Assistant Vice President), Morgan Stanley
"When I started my MBA journey, I was new to Canada and struggled to understand the local job market. Despite having relevant experience, I wasn’t sure how to position myself effectively to Canadian employers. I lacked a strong professional network and felt overwhelmed by the differences in job search practices between Canada and my home country."

Dhruv Shah, MBA

From Non-for-Profit
to Consulting, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC
"Before seeking coaching from Alma, I worked in a social enterprise start-up, a crowdfunding platform, and a not-for-profit organization. My interest in sustainability was strong, but I had little knowledge about the field. As an international student, I faced challenges in networking and job hunting, as I was accustomed to campus placements in my home country."

Dhruv Shah, MBA

From Non-for-Profit
to Consulting, Sustainability and Climate Change,
PwC
"Before seeking coaching from Alma, I worked in a social enterprise start-up, a crowdfunding platform, and a not-for-profit organization. My interest in sustainability was strong, but I had little knowledge about the field. As an international student, I faced challenges in networking and job hunting, as I was accustomed to campus placements in my home country."

Dhruv Shah, MBA

From Non-for-Profit
to Consulting, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC
"Before seeking coaching from Alma, I worked in a social enterprise start-up, a crowdfunding platform, and a not-for-profit organization. My interest in sustainability was strong, but I had little knowledge about the field. As an international student, I faced challenges in networking and job hunting, as I was accustomed to campus placements in my home country."

Dhruv Shah, MBA

From Non-for-Profit
to Consulting, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC
"Before seeking coaching from Alma, I worked in a social enterprise start-up, a crowdfunding platform, and a not-for-profit organization. My interest in sustainability was strong, but I had little knowledge about the field. As an international student, I faced challenges in networking and job hunting, as I was accustomed to campus placements in my home country."