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WPMBA Job Search

The Fisher College of Business offers a variety of resources uniquely designed to support the career goals and objectives of the Working Professional MBA student.  Whether you are looking to advance within your current company or make a switch to another company or functional area, Fisher offers the tools and resources to help facilitate your career success.

Career Consultation

Allison Jones is the WPMBA Career Consultant with the Office of Career Management, and she is available to meet in-person or through email, telephone or Skype.  If you are engaging in a career transition or comprehensive job search, Allison is available to help you with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skill development, networking, job search strategy development and more.   Allison is regularly available between the hours of 8:00-5:00, but also offers early morning, evening and weekend appointments by request.  You can schedule an appointment by contacting the Office of Career Management front desk at 614-292-6024.

Career Management News and Information

To keep you connected to the career events, career information and resources available, you will receive a twice-monthly WPMBA Career Management Newsletter as well as periodic emails through the WPMBA listserv about upcoming events and job postings.

Job Boards and Resume Databases:

FisherConnect is an on-line database of job openings that are posted by employers who are seeking Fisher graduate-level talent.  Use FisherConnect to post your resume, find jobs and internships, sign up for on-campus interview schedules and see employer contacts and career fairs - all in one system.

MBAFocus is a comprehensive resume distribution service and job board.  By registering and uploading your resume, MBAFocus member companies will have access to your resume. In addition, MBAFocus offers a job board that you may access on a regular basis as a complement to your other job search activities.

Career, Company and Industry On-Line Resources

Fisher invests in a variety of on-line resources designed to help graduate-level students with career, company and industry information.  As you explore careers, consider various industries and prepare for interviews, use on-line resources such as CareerBeam, GoingGlobal, Hoover’s, Vault, WetFeet, and the Book of Lists.

Career and Networking Events

Fisher hosts and sponsors a variety of career and networking events throughout the academic year such as the Fisher Fall Career Fair, Graduate Student Networking and Recruiting Events and several others.  Working Professional MBA students may also attend national diversity career conferences/job fairs as well as select additional career fairs that take place throughout the Ohio State campus.

Workshops

The Office of Career Management offers many career development workshops.  Past presentations have covered topics on career advancement, managing career transitions, developing a professional brand, creating a career marketing plan, effectively using on-line resources, and developing a successful job search strategy.  The Office of Career Management also collaborates with the WPMBA Council to offer various career-oriented workshops, such as Career Change Roundtable discussions.  Be sure to read the WPMBA Career Management Newsletter and WPMBA listserv announcements to learn of upcoming career-related workshops.

Bullet WPMBA Career Search Steps

The Office of Career Management offers many resources to assist students with managing their job search and meeting their career goals.  Please review our Career Management Guide and follow the steps below.

1 Explore, Plan and Access Online Resources

 

Assess and Identify Your Target Career
The following resources provide industry, company and career information as well as career search advice:

  • CareerBeam
    CareerBeam gives you up to 10 self-assessments that are combined to produce a personalized career profile and provides you access to research organizations, industry contacts, industry profiles, occupational intelligence, and companies in different countries.
  • CareerLeader
    A web-based career assessment tool for MBA students.
  • WetFeet
    Register by entering your OSU e-mail address and a password.  Check out the various guides that include comprehensive information about careers and industries.
  • Vault Career Insider
    Enter your OSU e-mail address, then select "Create an Account."  Research companies and industries, review job search tips and read company reviews from various professionals
  • Hoover's Online
    This database supplies comprehensive company, industry, and market information. It provides information on 12 million companies, with in-depth coverage of 40,000 of the world's top business enterprises.
  • Private Equity HUB (peHUB)
    An interactive forum for the private equity community, which includes venture capitalists, buyout professionals, attorneys, bankers, entrepreneurs and MBA candidates studying private equity.
  • Going Global
    View U.S. and international job/internship listings, industry profiles, country-specific career information, permit/visa regulations, and H1B employer listings (accessible through FisherConnect)

Create a Career Marketing Plan

  • Career Marketing Plan (PDF)
    A framework to guide and execute your search, based on your self-assessment and career and industry research.

 

2 Prepare Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Search Correspondence

3 Build Networks and Relationships

  • Networking to Guide Your Search (PDF)
    Explains the importance of networking and provides guidance on how to effectively build relationships to assist you in your search.
  • Sample Networking Correspondence (PDF)
  • Informational Interview Questions (PDF)
    Tailor these sample questions to gather career information from networking contacts.
  • Ask an Alum
    Use this helpful resource to network with Fisher alumni.
  • LinkedIn
    Use LinkedIn to search for contacts. Join relevant groups, such as the Fisher College of Business group, to expand your network.
  • Book of Lists
    Create a focused target company list using the digital Book of Lists resource available through OSU’s Main Library. Click on the link to the business journal for major cities, then select the Book of Lists.
  • Target List Worksheet (XLS)
    Use this spreadsheet to track your job search activity.

 

4 Search for Positions

  • FisherConnect
    Our online job management system enables you to connect with employers and opportunities. Use FisherConnect to post your resume, find jobs, internships, on-campus interview schedules, employer contacts and career fairs all in one system.
  • MBAFocus
    By registering and uploading your resume, MBAFocus Fortune 500 member companies will have access to your resume. In addition, MBA Focus offers a job board that you may access on a regular basis as a complement to your other job search activities

These are only a few of many job search resources available to you.  We encourage you to use a multi-faceted approach to searching for positions through networking and using industry-specific resources in addition to these online job boards.

 

5 Prepare for Interviews

 

 

6 Accept Position and Report Offers
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