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MBA Career Management Toolkit

Welcome to the MBA Career Management Toolkit. This page will be continually updated to provide you with tips and tools to successfully manage your career planning.

  • Salary Negotiation Tips
    Salary negotiation can be one of the most difficult and stress-causing aspects of finding a new job. Using these resources, you can develop your salary negotiation techniques so you can be calm and confident in your approach. Formulating your approach using these tips and techniques will help you realize your target salary during the negotiation rounds.

  • MBA Recruitment
    These large firms have been targeted as having excellent MBA employment recruitment programs. Each firm's name is linked to its corresponding careers/employment/recruiting page. Researching the MBA job opportunities at these firms will give you an idea as to the type of opportunities that await you post-graduation.

  • Informational Interviewing
    Informational interviewing is an important part of the career management process, whether or not you are currently employed. Use informational interviews to learn more about potential careers and/or companies, and most importantly, use them to build your professional network.

  • Career Search Resources
    Targeting prospective employers is a main part of any career search. The resources found on this page will help you start creating your list of target companies and start narrowing down your desired position.

  • 30 Second Elevator Speech
    Developing a quick, 30 second elevator speech will help you quickly outline your past, present, and future goals during interviews, career fairs, networking events, and informational interviews. Having this tool readily available in your memory will boost your comfort level in these situations and get your point across quickly and confidently.

  • Networking
    Networking is an essential part of any career path since upwards of 80% of jobs are found through networking. Networking includes cultivating and maintaining personal and professional relationships. These networks can be found online, at events, and through everyday interactions. Start building, and identifying, your network today.

  • Cover Letters
    The cover letter is an important piece of your job search strategy and should be used as a marketing tool to highlight your strengths, experience, and alignment with a job description. There are three main types of cover letters: applications, prospecting, and networking. The articles in this section will provide tips for preparing each type of cover letter as well as samples of each. Your cover letter should be an ever-changing document depending on the situation, job description, company, and audience you are targeting.

  • MBA Career Timeline
    Timing is everything! Presenting a typical career development timeline is fraught with risks, as specific career searches will vary by industry, company, and individual. This timeline is meant to be a general guideline to help keep you “on track” with your job search during your time here at Isenberg School of Management.

  • Internship Search
    The MBA summer internship is crucial to helping you further develop your career strategy and network to achieve your future career goals. Check out these sites for references and lists to assist in your internship search...

  • Sustainability & CSR Jobs
    Interested in a "green" job or one that promotes corporate social responsibility? Take a look at these job boards and networking sites to jumpstart your career search.

  • Women in Business Jobs
    Calling all women job seekers... these sites will provide you with networking opportunities, job postings, and career advice.