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Maik Dumstorff, MIM 2021

Maik DumstorffMaik currently works at Microsoft as a Data & AI Solution Sales Specialist

 

 

What were your personal highlights from your time at ESMT Berlin?
The Outdoor-Day in our introduction week was a bonding experience in which I made friends and had a great time starting my studies. I also loved the post-exam strolls to Alexanderplatz and the football matches in the ESMT garden. Spending time with international friends in the historic building at Schlossplatz 1 and learning from inspiring professors made my time at ESMT so enjoyable. Besides that, the fireside chats, roundtables, and other network events were highlights for me.

What were your biggest learnings from the MIM program?
Teamwork skills, negotiation skills, leadership skills, and being aware of my judgment and decision-making. ESMT also taught me the importance of networking. Getting to chose between four specializations after the first year made me realize that I want to go into digital strategy and sales.

Did you participate in any student clubs?
I played in the center midfield of our ESMT football team. As a team, we traveled through Berlin to play against other university teams. Besides our quite successful games, we got to know many different areas of the city. I also joined events of the Venture Capital Club and learned about VCs, angel investors, and startup funding rounds.

How have your studies at ESMT influenced your career thus far?
Absolutely! My specialization Global & Digital Strategy sparked my interest in digital business models and made me apply for jobs in the tech industry. ESMT career service posted open internship positions with Microsoft in our group chat, and I managed to land the internship in software sales. After a successful 6-months internship, I transitioned to become a working student, and will now start as a full-time employee after graduation.

Any thoughts, tips or tricks you would like to share with future students?
Take part in the networking events and join the job fairs, the receptions and afterparties are also great. Join a student club that seems interesting to you and enjoy the international environment at ESMT.