“To stave off a shutdown, a handful of venture-capital firms are changing their models. Some are carving out new, more liquid niches. Others are seeking out smaller companies to invest in or restructuring their broader investment strategies.
Here are three VC firms that are changing the way they do business…” [click here for article]
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A short podcast on networking with a special focus on answering key student questions about the Company Networking Night event on Wednesday, 11/18.
Hey, we also included some great general tips as well.
Advice on how to get prepared and make a good impression.
>> Listen Now (~ 5 minutes)
If you would like to replace or update the resume that employers see when they review the MBA1 Resume Database, please follow these steps.
Log in to My Career Dashboard via the Career Management tab on MyGSB. From the main dashboard, select the My Profile tab. Within the My Profile tab, select ‘Resumes’ from the submenu – this will take you to the Resume Manager.
To replace your current resume:
To update your current resume:
For screenshots, visit MyGSB at https://mygsb.stanford.edu/mba/cmc/jobs/resumes/
This is a question we have been hearing recently and I’d like to clear it up.
Recruiter Day (RD) is presentation-style event that will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 1:00 -5:15 P.M. We group the presenting organizations by industry or job function. This year we have the following groups represented:
Each group will contain five organizations and each organization will present for 15 minutes. Each group will repeat their presentation series three times, so you will have the chance to hear up to three of the five groups. This event is an excellent use of your time: you will be able to hear from 5 organizations in only 75 minutes!
Given the tight timing of the RD there is not much time if any for Q&A, so we have a Company Networking Night (CNN) immediately following the RD from 6:00-8:00 P.M. The CNN is a networking event where you will be able to meet multiple representatives from each organization, learn more about their opportunities and ask any specific questions you may have. All RD organizations plus over 20 additional OCR and non-OCR organizations will be attending the CNN.
A complete list of the participating organizations can be found on MyGSB.
These events are perfect to kick start your job search and we hope to see you there!
P.S. Please remember to wear your new fancy GSB name tag.
Thursday, November 12th marks the deadline for submitting a position statement to join the CMC Committee. This is an opportunity to serve your fellow classmates in a very meaningful capacity – you’ll be helping them take the first steps toward their new career. As a member of the CMC Committee you will act as a liaison between students and the CMC. You will keep current with issues facing students and assist Pulin and his team in addressing those issues. If you have ideas to make the CMC better, then you will absolutely have the opportunity to implement them. Additionally, you’ll have unparalleled access to the CMC advisors and staff. The time commitment is one hour per week for meetings and additional time commitment is a function of how many tasks you are able to assist based on your availability; the work is highly flexible.
If you are currently sitting on the fence between putting in your position statement or enjoying a Wednesday off, then I would encourage you to push toward the former. Those of us currently on the committee have found the experience to be incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally.
I look forward to reading your position statements and working with you on making the best Career Management Center in the world even better.
Position statement template: https://mygsb.stanford.edu/mba/student/organizations/sa/career.cfm
Email completed position statements to: GSBSAChiefOperatingOfficers@gsb.stanford.edu
I am getting a number of questions about the “Offer Consideration Deadline” for MBA2s. First of all, congratulations to those of you who have an offer!
The Offer Consideration Deadline is January 8. This applies to all organizations that participate in OCR, purchase the Resume Database or post on the GSB Job Board. However, if you worked for the organization as a summer intern or prior to matriculating at the GSB, the offer deadline is a mutually agreed-upon date. The official policies for both students and recruiters are contained in the link above.
If you need advice on negotiating your offer or thinking through considerations in order to make the best decision, please make an appointment with a CMC Advisor or External Career Advisor. Go to My Career Dashboard; the link is at the top right of this blog.
Finally, don’t hesitate to contact one of us if you have questions or think that an employer is breaking the policies.
Each year between 100-150 organizations purchase the GSB Resume Database to connect with both first and second-year students. And, it’s not just On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) firms. Over half of the employers who purchase the Database do not participate in OCR; they want to target students that they feel would be a good match for their organization.
View the list of employers that have already purchased the Resume Database (scroll to the middle of the page). You may be surprised by the list!
I came across an excellent summary of key facts and trends in the management consulting industry:
If you’re considering this industry, check out this article.
We’ve just posted instructions for using My Career Dashboard to register for resume reviews. See first-time login and registration for resume reviews. Remember, the deadline to be included in the Resume Database is Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. PST.
Creating a Job Search Agent in the Career Dashboard can greatly simplify your job search. If you have specific industries, functions and/or regions you are targeting, you can create and save each job agent separately.
There is no limit to the number of saved searches you create, e.g. clean tech in New York, consulting in U.S., marketing in Chicago and investment banking in London. Once you save a search, create a job search agent so emails are sent to you each time new jobs are posted on the GSB Job Board that meets your criteria.
For detailed instructions and screen shots, just scroll down towards the bottom of the page where you will see Creating a Search Agent.
CMC Perspectives is published by the MBA Career Management Center
