Finding the Elusive Job
By Karin Ash (CMC Director) and Dick Shafer (Executive-in-residence)
Issue date: 3/9/09 Section: Careers
You made a big investment when you enrolled in business school, including giving up a fairly well paying job. You envisioned a new career direction, went to all the Passport meetings, practiced interviewing, schmoozed at all the appropriate networking events, reached out to alumni at multiple companies…and here it is March and you are still running in the job search race.
Well, take heart. Even in good markets, among all the top business schools, most full-time job offers are made in November, April, May, and June. Half of the first year class receives their job offers in April and May. That doesn't mean we should all kick back, but if you are hunting now, you can find comfort in knowing former students found success in similar economic climates.
So what is the plan?
...for the CMC
The CMC is running in high gear. Each staff member is making cold and warm calls and following up every lead. In the past few weeks we have reached out to hundreds of companies and alumni: 150 in Boston, 700 in San Francisco, 900 in NYC and an additional 150 companies we know hire international students in the U.S. or in their home countries. We are posting jobs in CJ Online, distributing leads in JohnsonJobLeads, and referring post-graduate projects to our projects coordinator. We have aligned with venture capital firms to learn of jobs in their portfolio companies and joined the MBA non-profit connection and Going Global to access their job listings. Just About Jobs hosted 13 companies in Boston to interview 50 students. And we're looking forward to JAJ San Francisco and NY.
...for you
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. The job market is uninviting, but what will be more attractive to a potential employer than someone who is absolutely positive? Have a plan and act your way into a job or internship that will position you for the career that you want.
KEEP WORKING YOUR BEST CONTACTS from the recruiting process. This is the way to stay in front of the companies who may have an additional unanticipated opening come up as well as build bridges for the future.
Well, take heart. Even in good markets, among all the top business schools, most full-time job offers are made in November, April, May, and June. Half of the first year class receives their job offers in April and May. That doesn't mean we should all kick back, but if you are hunting now, you can find comfort in knowing former students found success in similar economic climates.
So what is the plan?
...for the CMC
The CMC is running in high gear. Each staff member is making cold and warm calls and following up every lead. In the past few weeks we have reached out to hundreds of companies and alumni: 150 in Boston, 700 in San Francisco, 900 in NYC and an additional 150 companies we know hire international students in the U.S. or in their home countries. We are posting jobs in CJ Online, distributing leads in JohnsonJobLeads, and referring post-graduate projects to our projects coordinator. We have aligned with venture capital firms to learn of jobs in their portfolio companies and joined the MBA non-profit connection and Going Global to access their job listings. Just About Jobs hosted 13 companies in Boston to interview 50 students. And we're looking forward to JAJ San Francisco and NY.
...for you
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. The job market is uninviting, but what will be more attractive to a potential employer than someone who is absolutely positive? Have a plan and act your way into a job or internship that will position you for the career that you want.
KEEP WORKING YOUR BEST CONTACTS from the recruiting process. This is the way to stay in front of the companies who may have an additional unanticipated opening come up as well as build bridges for the future.
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