About
Name: Rachel Buchholtzer
Nationality: Canadian
Programme: MBA 2021
Education: University of British Columbia, BA Art History
Pre-MBA role: Informa, Programs and Strategic Initiatives Lead, Canada
Post-MBA role: Associate, Wealth Management Program, RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Have confidence in your own skillset and in your own unique background. Don't let it hold you back and definitely own it.
Why did you choose Cambridge Judge Business School?
When I decided to do an MBA, it was at the peak of the pandemic, and I realised that I wanted a career change of some kind. I wanted to do something different. I used to work in the art world, and I felt like I had learnt a lot there. But I was ready for a new challenge.
The diversity of professional backgrounds that the Cambridge MBA welcomes as students was a big driving factor for me in choosing the programme.
I had reached out to alumni from an art background before applying and that really helped make the decision for me that they had felt that their contributions and backgrounds were valued on the programme at Cambridge.
What was your MBA highlight?
I felt really honoured to be part of the community of women at Cambridge Judge. The MBA cohort was just so impressive in every way. In terms of representing women in our class, the year was really intense. I feel that there was a lot of community events that we were able to put together and a really nice bond that was formed.
How did you find your new role, did the Careers Team at Cambridge Judge support your transition?
I found my role through the Careers team. I saw a post about a Women in Wealth Management event. It wasn’t something that had been completely on my radar, but I had developed an interest in finance through the courses on the MBA and thought, ‘why not attend?’, and it developed from there. I feel really grateful to the Careers team, and my MBA colleagues. I had a lot of support in getting the role.