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CAREER ROAD MAP
Full-time MBA Students | YEAR 2
SUMMER BEFORE (JUNE-JULY)
Complete internship as well as track successes and stories
Network widely in your internship company
Stay in contact with companies you are interested in interviewing with for full-time opportunities
DECEMBER
Report any and all offers in TalentLink
If still seeking:
• Rest over the holiday season but front load a large number of networking appointments in January after the holidays
• Meet with a coach to discuss spring semester strategy
Meet with a coach one to two times per month
Stay on top of external postings in TalentLink as well as outside job boards and company sites
Leverage Coffee with BD to discuss leads and company targets
Meet with a coach twice a month
Attend 90 Days Out session to see the detailed view of the 90 days leading up to graduation
Leverage Coffee with BD to discuss leads and company targets
Set up a large amount of networking sessions over Spring Break
If you are targeting a city outside of Minneapolis, book a trip there over Spring Break to network face-to-face
Use LinkUP.com and MyVISAJobs.com for expanded internship search
Begin OPT application process regardless if you have an offer or not
Meet with a coach twice a month Spring Break trip in targeted city
Leverage Coffee with BD to discuss leads and company targets
Meet with a coach twice a month
Leverage Coffee with BD to discuss leads and company targets
Attend the Local Tech Trek
Report any and all offers in TalentLink
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Update resume with enterprise projects and internship info and upload to TalentLink
Attend Offer Negotiation workshop Report all offers in TalentLink
Research and apply for Affinity Fair Conferences (if applicable)
Attend Corporate Reception
Attend company information sessions Prep for Affinity Fair (if applicable)
Attend Affinity Fair (if applicable) Targeted networking with OCR companies
Develop new STAR stories and update interview prep plan incorporating enterprise and internship experiences
Freshen interview skills including small group sessions, peer practice, and coaching appointments
Conduct active company outreach including attending any treks and/or site visits
Meet with a coach to discuss and begin non-OCR job search
Complete first round OCR interviews Attend Startup Week Job Market
Complete second round OCR interviews See a coach for offer and negotiation advice
Maintain regular networking conversations twice a week with non-OCR companies
Meet with Enterprise Director to discuss opportunities, performance, and refine your “brand”
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