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CAREER ROAD MAP
Full-time MBA Students | YEAR 1
SUMMER BEFORE (JUNE-JULY)
Convert resume into Carlson format, update LinkedIn profile
Apply to and attend any pre-MBA events
Begin exploring careers by researching career options and personal networking
Complete all GBCC pre-work by orientation
DECEMBER
Begin drafting cover letters for OCR opportunities
Gain additional experience by applying for Graduate Volunteer Consulting (GVC) positions
If consulting, actively practicing casing skills in a variety of settings (see coach for details).
Participate in mock interview with Carlson alumni
Review upcoming resume drop deadlines
Continue interview prep including small group sessions, peer practice, and coaching appointments
Launch off-campus internship search via external job postings and personal network
Complete OCR interviews
Attend Internship Search Outside of OCR session (if applicable)
Continue networking and informational interviews two to three per week
Apply for MBAA club leadership opportunities for next school year
Record any and all internship offers in TalentLink
If still seeking:
• Refer to info from February Internship Search session
• Continue to practice interviewing • See coach twice a month
Update resume with enterprise and project info
Attend the Local Tech Trek
Once you have an offer, apply for CPT through ISSS
Record any and all internship offers in TalentLink
Attend internship prep session
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AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Research and apply for Affinity Fair Conferences
Continue with career exploration by networking with new Carlson School contacts
Attend international student orientation
Attend orientation
Finalize resume edits and upload to TalentLink
Attend Corporate Reception
Attend company information sessions Prep for Affinity Fair (if applicable) Attend Affinity Fair (if applicable) Join relevant student organizations
Attend company info sessions Attend Startup Week Job Market
Continue company and career research including attending any treks and/or site visits
Engage in regular informational interviews with second year students, Carlson alumni, and referrals two per week
If interested in consulting, join Carlson Consulting Club and begin practicing case interviews
Attend two Small Group Interview Practice sessions
Attend functional interview prep sessions
Develop STAR stories and interview preparation plan
Students interested in consulting should be practicing case interviews regularly as well as review resume drop deadlines
Sands Fellowship Application Due
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