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Good Afternoon! Weekly Checklist Task Reminder: Weekly Highlight: Office of Career Services: Our OCS mission is two-fold: (1) to provide students with transformational experiences that launch extraordinary career journeys; and (2) to partner with employers to infuse talent pipelines with exceptional Smith Terps. Successfully achieving these goals will require a focus on three key stakeholders: employers, students, and alumni. We view students and alumni as our partners, and employers as our clients or customers. Our talent management model is one in which we truly serve as collaborators with you during your MBA journey. Although we are here to support and facilitate your professional growth and development, our belief is that our Smith MBA leaders will lead the way by remaining actively engaged in the career development process throughout your journey. Each year some MBA candidates enter our program already laser-focused on the career they want to pursue, while others are less advanced in their career discernment. Without exception, students who are most successful in the career process (i.e., gain multiple offers of employment) are those who actively engage the OCS early and participate in the full suite of professional development programming that is offered, develop strong relationships with their Career Coaches, leverage the employer information sessions to validate or discover an employer or industry of choice, balance career search and academic pursuits, and use every interaction as an opportunity to build a professional network.These students also possess a strong learning orientation, openness to feedback, resilience, a willingness to reflect, and a desire to practice and experiment with new behaviors and processes will be requisite for leadership and professional success. We are not unlike many other business schools in that the majority of our students secure a position with their employer of choice through the OCS while the remaining students find opportunities through personal and professional networking. What can you expect during your first year at Smith? Here’s a sneak peek into what’s in store for you as a first year MBA. The attached OCS Career On-Boarding Process is a comprehensive timeline that should guide your strategic career development efforts during your first year at the Smith School. Reference it often over the summer. Know that the entire Smith School community has a vested interest in positioning you for the future. We look forward to meeting you and partnering with you during the next two years and beyond. Sincerely, Click here for a short welcome video from Dr. Kudisch. Updated Resume and Cover Letter Process/Deadlines:
June 10 - July 14: In response to resume reviews from coaches, modify resume and submit final version on HireSmith. June 26 - August 30: In response to cover letter reviews from consultant, modify cover letter and submit final version on HireSmith. Career Leader Instructions: Please plan on completing the assessment by July 25th. Please review the attached document for log-in instructions, which are also posted here for your convenience. Smith Tips #1: As always, please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Thank you, |
