Transcript NAME OF PRESENTATION - University of Pennsylvania

MBA Career Management
Michelle Antonio
Director, MBA Career Management
April 18, 2009
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT ORIENTATION
1. MBACM overview
2. Staff Perspectives
• Chris Higgins – Consumer Goods/Retail/Technology/Manufacturing/Telecom
Programming & Website Resources
• Maryellen Lamb – Investment Banking/Sales & Trading/Diversified Financial
Services & Student Advising/Club Partnership
• Shannon Connelly – RRM Role & Corporate Outreach
• Sam Jones – Global Careers &Treks
3. Next Steps/Questions
THE WHARTON MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT MISSION
To empower MBA students and alumni to achieve their short and long term
career goals by:
• Developing their
lifelong career
management skills
• Cultivating employer
relationships
• Providing access to the
highest caliber resources
and job opportunities
MBACM Programs
Student Advising
On & Off Campus Recruiting Opportunities
Partnership with WGA professional and regional clubs
MBACM Website
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT STAFF
Areas of Focus
Recruiting Relationship
Managers
Career Advisors
Consulting, Entrepreneurship
Ivan Kerbel
Biotech/Pharmaceuticals/
Healthcare
Sara Simons
Alumni Services
Cara Costello
Investment Management, Hedge
Funds
Public Interest, Social Impact, NonProfit, Government
Jessica Glazer
Virginia Jennings
Programs and
Communications
Jennifer Savoie
Elissa Harris
Energy
Technology, Telecom/Wireless
Manufacturing, General
Management
Chris Higgins
Kristi
Schlegel-Miller
Lauren Heath
Employer Services
Consumer Products/Retail
Media & Entertainment
Real Estate, Travel & Hospitality
Private Equity, Venture Capital
Michelle Hopping
Holly Jackson
Shannon Connelly
Rebecca
Hollander
Investment Banking, Sales &
Trading, Diversified Financial
Services
Maryellen Lamb
Global Careers
Sam Jones
OCRS Coordinator
Tiya McIver
Anthony Penna
Front Desk
Varies
Jessica Wild
SOURCES OF JOB OFFERS AT WHARTON
WG'08 Full Time
WG'09 Internships
Off-campus
recruiting
%
On-campus
recruiting
%
• While on-campus recruiting remains the dominant source of offers, employment from off campus opportunities is increasing and will continue to be important in this economy.
• Sources of off-campus recruiting include: MBA Job Board, previous employer, Wharton alumni
contacts, career fairs, Career Trek networking, Alma Mater, MBACM contact, family business,
Wharton Research Center contact, not specified.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN A CHALLENGING JOB MARKET
• Provide realistic perspective on job search challenges
• Share tangible strategies and tactical advice for achieving
success
• Uncover employment opportunities and make them as
accessible as possible to students
MBACM JOB SEARCH SUPPORT INITIATIVES
• Created and filled 3 new full time positions
−Global Careers Advisor
−Associate Director - Employer Services
−Senior Associate Director - Alumni Services
• Conduct regular domestic and international outreach to build
relationships and generate job opportunities:
− Visited over 25 cities across 12 countries
− Met with 330+ companies and 300+ alumni
• Expanded Networking programming and Mock Interview Program
to focus on developing informational meeting skills
• Facilitating 2nd Year Job Search Actions Groups
MBACM JOB GENERATION INITIATIVES
• Executing Updated Resume Book Program
• Targeted Employer Outreach
• New York City Career Fair
− Hosted in partnership with Wharton Alumni Club of NY to target employers
with later timed needs
− 13 employers participated; 50+ student/alumni attendees
• Leveraging school relationships to create 50+ school subsidized
internships via 3 programs - $200,000 in funding secured
− Wharton Interactive Media Initiative (WIMI)
− Wharton Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
− Wharton Social Impact Corps
• Attending Global Alumni Forums (Dubai, Bógota, Beijing)
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT ORIENTATION
1. MBACM overview
2. Staff Perspectives
• Chris Higgins – Consumer Goods/Retail/Technology/Manufacturing/Telecom
Programming & Website Resources
• Maryellen Lamb – Investment Banking/Sales & Trading/Diversified Financial
Services & Student Advising/Club Partnership
• Shannon Connelly – RRM Role & Corporate Outreach
• Sam Jones – Global Careers &Treks
3. Next Steps/Questions
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT CAREER PROCESS
Offer(s)
SelfAssessment
Market
Research
& Strategy
Development
Networking
Resume(s)
Job Search
Letter(s)
Interviews
Offer
Management
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Job Experience
MBTI
Career
Leader
Industry Chats
Developing
Your Pitch
Generating
Contacts
Conducting
Conversations
Business
Etiquette
Creating
Effective
Resumes
Wharton
Interview
Workshop
Writing
Effective
Cover Letters
Mock
Interview
Program
Internship Offer
Management
Managing Your
Offer From Your
Summer
Employer
Negotiating
Your Offer
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT ORIENTATION
1. MBACM overview
2. Staff Perspectives
• Chris Higgins – Consumer Goods/Retail/Technology/Manufacturing/Telecom
Programming & Website Resources
• Maryellen Lamb – Investment Banking/Sales & Trading/Diversified Financial
Services & Student Advising/Club Partnership
• Shannon Connelly – RRM Role & Corporate Outreach
• Sam Jones – Global Careers &Treks
3. Next Steps/Questions
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT ORIENTATION
1. MBACM overview
2. Staff Perspectives
• Chris Higgins – Consumer Goods/Retail/Technology/Manufacturing/Telecom
Programming & Website Resources
• Maryellen Lamb – Investment Banking/Sales & Trading/Diversified Financial
Services & Student Advising/Club Partnership
• Shannon Connelly – RRM Role & Corporate Outreach
• Sam Jones – Global Careers &Treks
3. Next Steps/Questions
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT ORIENTATION
1. MBACM overview
2. Staff Perspectives
• Chris Higgins – Consumer Goods/Retail/Technology/Manufacturing/Telecom
Programming & Website Resources
• Maryellen Lamb – Investment Banking/Sales & Trading/Diversified Financial
Services & Student Advising/Club Partnership
• Shannon Connelly – RRM Role & Corporate Outreach
• Sam Jones – Global Careers &Treks
3. Next Steps/Questions
CAREER TREKS
Definition and Benefits
Sample Treks (2008-2009)
• Student-managed worldwide visits to
companies for the purpose of
education and networking
• Provide access to
companies/divisions that may not
formally recruit or have limited
campus exposure
• Allow students to build industry
knowledge and grow job search
network
• May be industry-focused or span a
variety of industries
• 30+ Career Treks in 2008-2009 to
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Bay Area Energy & Clean Tech Trek
Dallas/Fort Worth Private Equity Trek
Dubai & Abu Dhabi Real Estate Trek
Hong Kong Investment Banking Trek
India VC & PE Treks
Los Angeles Media & Entertainment Trek
Middle East PE Trek
New York Sports Business Trek
New York Fashion and Luxury Trek
Philly Health Care Trek
Washington DC International
Development Trek
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT ORIENTATION
1. MBACM overview
2. Staff Perspectives
• Elissa Harris – Programming & Website Resources
• Maryellen Lamb – Investment Banking/Sales & Trading/Diversified Financial
Services & Student Advising/Club Partnership
• Shannon Connelly – RRM Role & Corporate Outreach
• Sam Jones – Global Careers &Treks
3. Next Steps/Questions
NEXT STEPS
• Questions – email [email protected] or join e-talk
(student-to-student discussion board) at
http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/welcome
• Access to MBACM website once you receive your Wharton student account
− Self-assessment tools
− Resume resources
− Industry research tools
We look forward to seeing you in August for Pre Term!