Penn State Smeal MBA Program Career Services Mapping the Journey Class of 2014 Orientation Monday August 13, 2012
Penn State Smeal MBA Program
Career Services Mapping the Journey
Class of 2014 OrientationMonday August 13, 2012
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Your MBA Career Services
teamwelcomes you
to Smeal
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Mike Brown17 years as a
career management professional
13 years in corporate
outplacement
20 years in management & leadership roles
Emily Giacomini
5 years in purchasing for a
Fortune 100 CPG company
3 years in consulting for
training/facilitating in a Fortune 500 firm
3 years teaching and counseling in
education
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Priority #1: Student as Customer
The primary mission of the Career Services unit is to serve the MBA student population. When establishing priorities, determining workload; planning and attending events, or allocating resources, preference will be given to whether or not the outcome adds value to the service levels delivered to the students.
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Professionalism & Conduct• Reneging on a job or internship offer• “No Show” following a “yes” R.S.V.P. • Falsifying resume/cover letter info• Canceling interview w/less than 24 hours• Interviewing after accepting an offer
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Career ServicesMBA Career Guide
Individual coaching sessions
Career Focus Friday workshops & labs
MBA Student Exchange
Orientation Career Series (20 hours)
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MBA Career Guide92 pages of:• Career management
best practices • Assessments• Exercises• Tools• Resources
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Coaching Sessions
9-9:45 10:30-11:15
11:15-Noon
1:30-2:15 2:15-3 3:15-4
Email Sandy Simler at [email protected] 220 Program Office at 814 863-0474
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Career Focus FridaysEvery Friday is career day
• Professional and career development workshops and labs
• “Drop in” hours; no appointments needed• Located near the Commons• Emily Room 120; Mike Room 126
Refer to: C.F.F. events flyer
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MBA Exchange130 Job Search Engines
40 Research Websites
PowerPoint Presentations from MBA Career Services Workshops
International Students Resources
Case Interview Guide
Links to Alumni Directories
MBA Career Blog Articles
http://mbastudents.smeal.psu.edu/career-services
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Alumni Advisory Board Your Journey – Our Counsel
Targeting: Choosing a Lane with Bill Simon• Wednesday September 12th 6:00 pm• “Live” Forest Services Building Room 115
Networking: Building a Bridge with Kevin Callanan• Monday September 24th 6:00 pm• Webinar
The Value Bridge with Matt Sheehan• Monday October 15th 6:00 pm• Webinar
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Orientation Career Series
Career Leader MBA Resume Development Accomplishments Networking
Personal Branding
Interview Success Strategies Interview Labs Dress for
Success
Social Media 1st Impressions @ Social Mixers
Career Fair Success
Strategies
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Upcoming Career EventsEvent Dates
MBA Association Mock Interviews August 31
Simulated Interview Process (SIP) September 7 & 21
Corporate Associates Career Fair September 10
PSU Fall Career Days September 11--13
Alumni Advisory Board Mentoring Sessions September 14
NAAMBA Leadership Conference Santa Clara, CA September 14–15
Supply Chain Career Fair September 18–19
National Black MBA Career Fair Indianapolis, IN September 27--28
NSHMBA Career Fair Orlando, FL October 5--6
MBA Veterans Career Fair Chicago, IL October 12
Midwest Career Fair Chicago, IL October 19
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Personal Career Strategy
• Career life cycle• Framework for the MBA
Career Guide• Foundation for MBA
Roadmap
Refer to: MBA Career Roadmap
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Self-ExplorationSelf Assessment
Career Leader
AccomplishmentsTransferable Skills
Work Values
Ideal Work Preferences
Career Passions
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Market ResearchMarket Research
Company Research
Functional Areas
Research Resources
Job Types
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Focus
Self-Marketing Plan
Personal Visioning
SWOT Analysis
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Planning
References
Cover Letters
SmealConnect
Branding Message
Resume
Strategy Planning
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ImplementationCampaign Launch
NetworkingInformational Interviews
Social Media
Dress for Success
Career Fairs
Interviewing
Case Interviews
Negotiation
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Career Management
Maximizing Your Internship
1st 90 Days
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Job Seekers ResponsibilitiesManage promotion of brand identity
Develop and manage relationships
Perform prospecting; online and telephone
Set and manage realistic goals
Manage multiple tasks
Develop effective marketing materials
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Job Seekers Skills• High degree of initiative & self-reliance• Excellent communication skills• Strong business etiquette• Precise attention to detail• Organization & time management skills• Ability to perform under pressure
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What’s Next?• Career Leader• MBA-level Resume Development
– Bring current resume• Accomplishments
– Bring current resume• Networking