School of Business
Career Development
To launch a successful career in a highly competitive business environment, you need real-world experience, industry connections, extensive networking opportunities and a level of polish that helps you stand out as a job candidate. That’s exactly what we provide. Our career development program prepares you for domestic and international internships — our 99.7% placement rate speaks for itself.
We’re working toward the same goal
Strong business knowledge and skills will prepare you for the world of business, but we take it a step further.
Regardless of your degree, career development is critical. We provide you extensive career development resources to give you the best chance at success — starting on your very first day in the School of Business.
These resources complement your classroom study and experiential work to create a unique combination that is sure to provide you with a competitive advantage.
Mark Your Calendars for Career Week
Presented by iQ | October 8-18, 2024
The Career and Experiential Learning Lab is proud to host our first-ever Career Week! Join us for ten days full of career programming, inclusive of graduate school and career planning panels, resume workshops, career fair prep sessions, networking opportunities and, of course, the Career Fair.
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Graduate School and Career Panel
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in SC 119
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Pre-Career Virtual Resume Workshops
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Zoom
- Navigating the Career Fair as an International Student
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in SC 119
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Career Fair Prep Session
Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in SC 119
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Resume Ready Event
Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in SC 117
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What's Your Career iQ?
Monday, October 14, 2024 from noon - 2 p.m. on the Arnold Bernhard Library Steps
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Pre-Career Virtual Resume Workshops
Monday, October 14, 2024 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Zoom
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School of Communications Rapid Resume Reviews
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in CCE 109
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Resu-Mania Resume Printing Event
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. in ABL S - 122
- Virtual Networking with Bobcat Connect and LinkedIn
Thursday, October 17, 2024 from noon - 1 p.m.
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Follow Up Friday
Friday, October 18, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in ABL S - 122
Career Fair
Wednesday, October 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center
At the university-wide career fair, students can connect with prospective employers and learn more about internships, part-time opportunities, summer placements and entry-level job postings. Students can also meet with admissions representatives and receive guidance on applying to graduate programs. Free, professional headshots are also offered!
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Learn more about career development
Develop a personalized career and education plan
The School of Business is committed to helping prospective students, current students and alumni identify the path towards a successful and fulfilling career. Our career development office uses innovative tools and platforms to ignite conversations about what programs of study will allow students to pursue a career that aligns with their interests, skills and personalities.
These planning tools serve as a valuable resource for students at any stage of their education and career development process. With assessments that help identify skills, values and work interests — along with up-to-date trends regarding job growth and salary estimates — students can leverage our career development services to stay on track during meetings with academic advisors, professors or prospective employers.
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Focused Assessments
Once students request access to our planning platform, they will unlock access to five different assessments: Work Interest, Personality, Leisure, Values and Skills. By taking any combination of assessments, students will received tailored results that match their responses to degrees and programs of study, along with information about the career paths and job placement opportunities that suit individuals who graduate with similar credentials.
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Internships
Preparing to navigate the complexities of a modern, globalized business landscape requires stepping outside of the classroom and exploring professional environments.
Not only will you develop hands-on experience, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 6 academic credits for your work. Regardless of your major, you'll have access to internships with companies in a variety of industries.
Our Alumni Network
With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world. As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with these alumni for mentoring, career advice and networking through our Bobcat Connect platform.