Page 11 - Carlson School GBCC Career Guide

CAREER ROAD MAP
MSF Students | 12-MONTH TRACK
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JUL
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SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
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FALL RECRUITING
Attend employer information sessions, site visits, and networking events; on-campus interviewing; search TalentLink for opportunities (note that most MSF recruiting takes place in spring semester but recruiting occurs year round).
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ESTABLISH YOUR BRAND
Build target company list
Identify your strengths/ competitive edge, explore desired skills and experience for your industry, incorporate selling points into your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Starting early in the
fall semester, research finance career paths, identify roles/ industries of interest, generate company lists, and complete informational interviews with alumni and professionals.
3
BUILD PRODUCTIVE NETWORKS Attend relevant events and workshops
Contact alumni, personal contacts, etc. to learn about opportunities, and conduct company research.
SPRING BEFORE PROGRAM BEGINS
Complete all pre-work for Career Essentials
Update your Linkedln profile and resume using the required Carlson template Upload your resume to VMock to receive customized feedback
Consider pre-internship opportunities or volunteer work in the finance area Begin to engage with professional contacts and connections in your network
JULY
AUGUST
Attend Career Essentials
Consider talking with a coach about fall career fairs, especially for those students with relevant work experience
Consider attending CFA local networking events to start building your professional network within the local finance community
If interested in investment banking, start applying for next summer analyst positions
Begin to refine career targets and hone in on companies of interest
Network with new Carlson contacts to learn about opportunities and practice telling your story
If interested in consulting, start preparing for case interviews
SEPTEMBER Attend the Carlson UG Career Fair and company information sessions
Check TalentLink regularly for fall recruiting opportunities and submit your resume
OCTOBER
See a coach for resume review
Attend required interview prep workshop
Practice your interview skills in a Small Group Interview Practice session
Check TalentLink regularly for fall recruiting opportunities and submit your resume
Attend Small Group Interview Practice session or meet with a coach to practice STAR stories Attend Finance Speaker's Series
NOVEMBER Attend Finance Speaker's Series Consider registering for MSF local Trek
Meet with a career coach about winter break plans and next steps
Engage in regular informational interviews with other program students, Carlson alumni, and referrals
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OCT – NOV
Majority of fall full-time interviews