As a graduate of the EMLV MBA, Anushka, class of 2025, has built an international career path shaped by professional transition, cultural adaptation, and progressive integration into the French job market.
This academic pathway gradually translated into concrete professional exposure, shaping the transition from classroom learning to workplace responsibilities.
Building on Professional Experience Through EMLV Advanced Studies
Before joining EMLV, Anushka Bhatnagar developed solid professional experience in the banking sector. After five years at Barclays, she chose to return to higher education with a clear objective: to strengthen her career trajectory by complementing operational experience with a Master ’s-level academic framework.
The MBA at EMLV represented a structured continuation of this journey. Having already worked in a corporate environment, she was able to connect academic concepts directly to real business situations.
Case studies, group work, and frequent presentations played a key role in reinforcing analytical skills, professional communication, and confidence in decision-making.
A Deliberate Shift in Professional Focus
After graduating, Anushka started her search for an internship. This phase required her to adapt to the French job market, which expects international candidates to excel in both linguistic and cultural aspects.
The opportunity she secured marked a significant professional transition. Moving away from finance, she joined a company specialising in video encoding and content distribution for international brands across sectors such as fashion, media, telecommunications, and luxury. Her role focuses on marketing and client relations, within a business environment very different from her previous experience.
This shift required rapid adaptation. The marketing fundamentals, digital concepts, and creative approaches introduced during the MBA proved directly applicable, helping her understand projects, contribute to discussions, and engage with clients and internal teams.
Key Clues to Adapt to the French Professional Environment
Beyond technical skills, the internship experience highlighted the importance of cultural and linguistic integration. For Anushka, developing proficiency in French became a key factor in daily professional interactions.
The language courses followed at EMLV provided a practical foundation, emphasising participation, oral expression, and active listening.
This linguistic preparation facilitated workplace integration, enabling her to understand professional exchanges conducted in French while gradually gaining confidence in communication. More broadly, adapting to French workplace norms required learning new ways to collaborate, manage expectations, and navigate professional relationships.
At EMLV, international students benefit from a dedicated Welcome Desk—a multilingual support service designed to make your arrival in France as smooth as possible. Whether you’re joining us for an exchange semester or a full-time international programme, our team is here for you from admission to graduation.
Academic Support as a Continuous Reference Point
Throughout this transition, the academic environment remained an important point of support. Access to EMLV’s administrative and academic teams provided reassurance during challenging moments, particularly for an international graduate building a career in a new country.
From a skills perspective, the MBA curriculum continued to have a tangible impact. Marketing strategy, digital tools, presentation techniques, and project-based learning all contributed to her effectiveness in the workplace.
The recent completion of the MBA also reinforced her credibility when proposing ideas or contributing to strategic discussions.
Career Outlook and Advice to Future Candidates
In the medium term, Anushka’s objective is to secure a permanent position in France. In the longer term, she aims to pursue opportunities within the fashion and creative industries, aligning her professional interests with the Paris-based ecosystem.
Her experience highlights the importance of anticipation and persistence. Entering the job market requires early preparation, continuous applications, and the ability to adapt both professionally and culturally.
Building language skills and actively engaging with the academic environment emerge as key factors in supporting a sustainable international career path.
Diving into EMLV’s MBA
The EMLV MBA is a one-year, full-time programme accredited by AMBA, AACSB & RNCP, blending academic excellence with real-world business immersion. Distinguished by AMBA accreditation — a hallmark of excellence held by only a select group of international business schools — the programme is designed for professionals and entrepreneurs with at least three years of work experience.
It offers an intensive curriculum focused on strategy, leadership, digital transformation, and innovation. Through hands-on projects, corporate partnerships, and global networking opportunities, participants gain the skills and agility required to navigate complex business environments.
The EMLV MBA provides a unique learning experience at the crossroads of management, technology, and international culture, preparing graduates to take on leadership roles in a fast-changing world.
