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On a cool Thursday night, 37 students attended the annual Networking Dinner held by the AHANA Management Academy (AMA). The networking dinner gave students the chance to casually chat with company recruiters they will soon be courting.

Students had the opportunity to question, impress and learn from 16 professionals of different positions, histories and backgrounds. Several professionals were BC alums with interesting stories to tell of their own BC experience and early job hunting.

Nicole Guelcher from TJ Maxx recalls her own indecision and first experience working for TJ Maxx as a buyer. "I didn’t know what I wanted to do or who I wanted to work for, but I decided to give TJ Maxx a try and I ended up really liking the company."

Over the length of the three-course meal, professionals indulged students in tales of bad and good experiences, handing them valuable information for the near future.

"I spoke with Tina Nguyen from PwC who gave me some good advice: Work with a positive attitude. If you are humble and willing to learn then you're a better employee and a better colleague," said freshman Mark Wan.

With all the great tips, new connections and delicious food, students left with greater optimism and motivation. Freshmen got a taste of the near future and sophomores and juniors expanded their network in preparation for their internship search and interviews.

Organizers Zahratu Bah and Amanda Chan at the end of the night were congratulated on a successful networking dinner with high hopes from both students and professionals for the next.

The AMA would like to thank the representatives and recruiters from the following companies: Abercrombie & Fitch, Boston Private Bank, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, General Electric, John Hancock, KPMG, Liberty Mutual, Northwestern Mutual, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and TJ Maxx.