Career Resources

The NC State Jenkins MBA Career Resources staff is committed to helping you take a proactive approach to launching your career. On your behalf, we are continually building relationships with companies seeking graduates in the areas of expertise that correspond to your education. We recruit top employers to provide our students with limitless opportunities to meet their career goals. We also work with the NC State University Career Center to stay abreast of events and networking opportunities.

As an MBA student, you will customize your education, aligning it with your career interests and goals. The Jenkins MBA Career Resource Center staff will do the same by aligning your career goals with companies that meet your needs. We can also connect you with alumni for networking opportunities.

Companies Visiting Campus

Visit this website for a list of companies that have visited campus in the past three years.

Resources

The MBA Career Resource Center is proud to provide you with a variety of services and resources to aid you in your job search.

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Career Tips for Your Concentration

Want to expedite your job or internship search in your special field of study? Visit the Career Tips for Your Concentration page to find lots of good information to get you started, including:

Career Tip PDF Downloads

BioScience Management
Entrepreneurship_Management
Financial Management
Innovation Management
Marketing Management
Services Management
Supply Chain Management

Special Events

MBA Student Conferences

Students, it is time to get connected! Here’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Come and meet some of the top rated organizations in person who are looking to recruit YOU – MBA students. Every year several large MBA only career fairs are hosted by national organizations across the country. This is one of the best ways for you to make contacts for potential internship/full-time job opportunities. These career fairs include:

AMBA – Asian MBA ( September 13 – 15, 2012 – Sant Clara, CA. 
http://asianmba.org

NBMBAA (Sept  25-29, 2012 – Indianapolis, IN)
http://www.nbmbaa.org/conference

NSHMBA (Oct 4-6, 2012 – Orlando, FL)
http://www.nshmba.org/

Reaching Out (Oct 17-20, 2012 – Boston, MA)
http://www.reachingoutmba.org/

NAWMBA (Oct 18-20, 2012- Phoenix, AZ)

http://www.mbawomen.org/2012-nawmba-national-conference

Net Impact Conference (Oct 26-27, 2012- Baltimore, MD)

http://www.netimpact.org

List of more upcoming conferences – http://www.mbacareers.com/calendar.jsp

There will be 50-150 companies attending each fair across a wide range of industries and sizes. These events are “MUST attends” for anyone looking for a full-time job after graduation since the majority of large US companies plan on attending to find top talent candidates. Please note the conferences are open to ALL students. You do not have to be a specific minority to attend any of these conferences. All students are welcome!

MBA Career Resource Center Staff & Contact Information:

Linda L. Taylor
Director College of Management Career Resources
Builds relationships with corporate partners, directs MBA 500, and manages coaching efforts
919.513.0487

John Hutchings

Assistant Director, MBA Career Resources
Provides career and academic coaching for working professionals (part-time students)
919.515.0243

Belinda Dowdy

Assistant Director, MBA Career Resources
Provides career coaching for full-time students and teaches MBA 500
919.513.0426

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