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SMU Cox School of Business MBA Career Management Center. Sneak Preview Weekend April 5, 2008. The Cox MBA CMC Team George Johnson – Assistant Dean, MBA Career Management Center Dennis Grindle – Director, PMBA/EMBA/Alumni Career Counseling
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SMU Cox School of BusinessMBA Career Management Center Sneak Preview Weekend April 5, 2008
The Cox MBA CMC Team George Johnson – Assistant Dean, MBA Career Management Center Dennis Grindle – Director, PMBA/EMBA/Alumni Career Counseling Bruce Moore – Associate Director, FT MBA Career Counseling Jan LaDue – Associate Director, MBA Recruitment Services Jenny Darley – Assistant Director, Events & Marketing Tamara English – Recruiting Coordinator Nan Gunter – Administrative Assistant
The MBA Global Playing FieldWelcome to the “Major Leagues” of Business • World class athletes need world class coaching & training • To excel in your MBA career you need the same • We are your “Personal Career Training Staff”
The MBA Career Development Process • Self Assessment • MBA Career Focus • Strategic Resume and Cover Letter Development • Internship & Job Search Strategies • MBA-Level, Professional Interview Skill Development • Offer Extension, Evaluation, Negotiation, Acceptance
MBA Year 1 Overview- Fall • MNGT 6101 Class (Managing Your Career) • Determine Your MBA Concentration • Utilize Career Resources (CareerBeam, One-on-one Advising) • Participate in Career Related Events • Career Panels – August • Career Fair Preparation Workshop – September • Company Mock Interviews – September • Info Sessions – September – November • Company Site Visits, Networking Events, Student Club Events – Ongoing
MBA Year 1 Overview- Fall con’t • National Career Conferences & Cox MBA Career Fair • National Black MBA Association Conference, Washington D.C., Sept. 17-20 • Cox MBA Career Fair, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. - Noon • National Society of Hispanic MBA Conference, Atlanta, GA, Oct. 9-11 • Cox Associate Board Mentor Program • September Kick-off • Four “Meet & Greet” Events • Online Application Process (Students List Top 5 Mentor Choices) • Student/Mentor Matches Announced – First week of October
Now through Fall Mod B... • Pre-Orientation Requirements (Assignment will be mailed to you in June) • Cover Letter/Resume • Complete Assessment Tools • “Your”MBA Concentration (The foundation...ASAP!) • Target list of companies, industries, positions • Solid understanding of relevant job titles and functions • CMC Resources; Wetfeet.com & Vault.com Insider Guides, Google, Indeed.com, Hoovers, CareerBeam, Informational Interviews, Classmates
Now through Fall Mod B cont… • • MNGT 6101 Class - 1 Credit Hr. (4 weeks, Mod A) • – Develop, tweak, refine your eCMC resume • – Script 1 minute elevator pitch • – Refine cover letter and all email correspondence • One-on-One Career Advising • – Preparing to maximize your probability for success
MBA Year 1 Overview - Spring • Summer Internship Interviews • On campus eCMC • Off campus, networking, target companies • Other resources: personal contacts, family • Company Mock Interviews (Jan 2009) • Continuing to utilize all MBA CMC Career Resources
Perspectives on Year 1 from Current Students
Summer 2009 • Summer internships (Secure before GLP!) – 8-12 weeks • Placements coast to coast • Goals: help refine your post-MBA goals and gain new marketable skills
MBA Year 2 • Continuation of Year 1 services • Rejuvenate and refocus EARLY • Did you receive an offer from your internship? • Advising on how to assess before deciding • No offer? • Time to maximize your job search process • Interviewing timeline for post-MBA opportunities
Perspectives on Year 2 from Current Student
Post-MBA Career Services • Alumni Career Services Exceptions: – Cox MBA Career Fair – On Campus Recruiting • Your personal ongoing involvement and commitment to the program!