{"id":2270,"date":"2019-07-22T20:56:36","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T20:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abound.college\/mba\/?post_type=advice&p=2270"},"modified":"2021-12-25T21:48:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-25T21:48:19","slug":"mba-programs-that-also-help-you-find-employment","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/abound.college\/mba\/advice\/mba-programs-that-also-help-you-find-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA Programs That Also Help You Find Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earning an MBA is a tried and true way to gain new skills, advance in your career, and increase your earning potential. If you are pursuing an MBA, chances are you\u2019ve thought about how it can help your career. While you could look at a school\u2019s percentage of graduates with a job to determine whether their MBA program will help you find employment, you could also get a great impression with an overlook of its high-impact practices. Such offerings as experiential learning, networking, career services, and concentrations all help prepare students to do more than land the job they want; they ensure that students are adaptable, flexible, and resilient at every stage of their career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Experiential Learning: <\/b>Most students pursuing an MBA already have some work experience under their belt, but it is becoming increasingly important that MBA programs incorporate experiential learning directly into the curriculum as well. <\/span>Fordham University<\/a><\/strong>, for example, has cultivated a close relationship with IBM, enabling students specializing in information systems to work with Watson, the company\u2019s cutting-edge AI system. These kind of industry connections help create hands-on learning opportunities that can serve you as you seek employment after graduation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Networking:<\/b> The old adage <\/span>\u201cit\u2019s not<\/span><\/i> what <\/span>you know, but <\/span><\/i>who <\/span>you know\u201d<\/span><\/i> still rings true in the business world. Institutions that capitalize on this can help you find employment through effective networking opportunities. Whether these come in the form of campus events or mentorship programs, you can expect a high-quality MBA program to support your network with influential business professionals. <\/span>The University of Miami<\/a><\/strong> Business School\u2019s MBA Mentor Program recognizes the value of these connections and partners students with local professionals for career preparation assistance. These mentors meet with students regularly throughout the year to discuss things ranging from classroom success to post-graduate career choices. The valuable connections made at your institution can help you determine the right company to pursue while also opening the doors to possible employment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Career Services:<\/b> Career services at the graduate level are often overlooked, as there is an assumption that most students already have a r\u00e9sum\u00e9, cover letter, an understanding of LinkedIn, or even an established job. While that is often true, there are nevertheless several benefits to taking advantage of a strong career services department while it is available. <\/span>Loyola Marymount University<\/a><\/strong> makes a point not to overlook the value of career development. Its Office of Graduate Career Management offers students numerous resources and services to help them establish or accomplish their professional goals:<\/span><\/p>\n