Careers

Career Search

You career search begins the moment that you accept the offer of admission to the Master of Management program by paying your enrollment deposit to secure your space in the class. You should be actively exploring different career options, conducting informational interviews, and participating in shadowing, and seeking out short-term internship opportunities if possible. Finally, when you arrive on campus for the start of the program you should actively engage in the many different activities and resources that Ross Career Services has to offer.

Career Services

Ross Career Services will help you navigate the challenging economic climate in which new MMs find themselves. We’ll help you conduct a self-assessment. We’ll coach you on how and when to engage in informational and strategic networking. And we’ll provide insight into the best ways to develop your resume and prepare for interviews.

Career Search Preparation

At Ross, you can access a full range of career search services, including individual career consulting appointments and a wide variety of workshops on topics such as: “How to Network Your Way into a Job”and “How to Ace the Phone Interview.” You’ll receive valuable and timely information on various aspects of the recruiting process — from initial self-assessment to final offer decision-making.

ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS CAREER SEARCH PROCESS

On-Campus Recruiting

Deciding on a career and pursuing career opportunities demand careful thought and presentation. In 2013, more than 150 companies recruited on campus and conducted more than 2,200 interviews.

Networking Opportunities: Company presentations are typically held during the fall and are designed to educate students about the company and career opportunities. Receptions following these presentations provide a forum to meet company representatives and Ross alumni. Networking hours bring students, recruiters, alumni, and company representatives together in the Davidson Winter Garden.

Open Interview Opportunities: You may secure a slot for on-campus interviews through direct company invitation (closed-list invitation) or the Career Services bidding process. Ross is one of the few schools that is able to maintain open bidding slots on behalf of students — a testament to the school’s strong relationship with recruiters. You can accept closed-list invitations or bid on open slots through iMpact.

Off-Campus Recruiting

On average, about one-third of Ross students choose to conduct an off-campus search. You may opt for this approach if you:

  • are seeking a position in a targeted industry with an organization that doesn’t actively recruit at Ross

Ross Career Services provides resources and connections for those conducting an off-campus search, including:

  • workshops

  • accountability teams

  • one-on-one appointments

  • outreach assistance

The core of Ross Career Services’ off-campus program is a series of interactive workshops that provide you with networking support, opportunities to meet and discuss networking strategies, and an overview of the timeline and activities unique to the off-campus search.

Staff career consultants also facilitate small group accountability team meetings designed to keep you on track throughout your off-campus job search. The sessions offer you an opportunity to overcome obstacles and share best practices.

Additional Resources

Whether you pursue an on- or off-campus career search, the following resources should set you on course to accept the offer you are seeking:

Career tab on iMpact: iMpact is especially useful in the career search process. In addition to posting events hosted by RCS, clubs, and companies, iMpact:

  • generates resumes accessible to recruiters

  • houses all job postings and interview slots

  • contains the interview bidding-process interface

CareerLeader: CareerLeader is a highly regarded online assessment tool that generates an expert evaluation of your unique patterns of business-relevant interests, motivations, and skills. RCS funds access for all Ross students at no cost.

Ross Student Clubs and Organizations: Students engaged in an off-campus search often find peer support and networking opportunities in career-focused clubs. Clubs organize annual conferences and events for interaction and networking opportunities with executives and alumni.

Kresge Business Administration Library: Kresge’s databases provide essential information to research and target employers.

Alumni Network: As a member of the Ross community, you have access to a vast network of more than 45,000 business school alumni you can leverage to find employment. Search the alumni database by name, region, industry, function, and more.