Name: Sara Gheitanchi
Hometown: Chantilly, Virginia
Year: Class of 2024
Major: Business administration with minors in strategic communication and operations and supply chain management
Internship: Gheitanchi worked as a business development intern at CACI, an information technology company, in Reston, Virginia. She compiled information to develop reports, projects and briefings to support management decisions. Gheitanchi collaborated with partner companies to develop strategic, competitive and price analyses.
How HPU helped you get there:
“My courses and professors at HPU have helped me grow academically, which prepared me for my internship position. I have learned how to cultivate relationships with faculty, present confidently and communicate effectively. I met with the Office of Career and Professional Development before my interview with CACI. The staff helped me prepare and encouraged me to connect with the interviewers on LinkedIn.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU:
“My most impactful mentor at HPU is Bridget Holcombe, director of career education and professor of the practice of career and business communications. I took a business communications course with Professor Holcombe in my sophomore year and have maintained a strong relationship with her. She has always been there for me to offer advice or give a recommendation.”
What has your internship experience been like, and how is it preparing you for your future?:
“My internship experience has been fantastic. The team at CACI has been so supportive and helpful. I have learned a lot about the company and industry, which will help me in my future career endeavors.”
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