Female deans share advice for young women graduating from business schools

For convocation season, Poets & Quants asked several female deans of business schools what the current crop of new female grads should think about as they start out in the high-octane world of business, whether they’re entering the workforce or striking out on their own.

Desautels Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou’s advice to these young women is to not be afraid to put themselves out there; just because someone doesn’t fit every criterion in a job posting doesn’t mean they shouldn’t apply.

“Do not be the one to hold yourself back,” she says.

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