The Monroe Street Journal

Issue date: 4/6/09 Section: Features

While the BBA overall results are slightly better than are the MBA results, the decline is starker in comparison to last year because the BBAs of 2008 did not see the decline that last year's graduating MBAs experienced. With 70% of the BBA class reporting in both years, 72% of this year's respondents have received an offer, while 89% of last year's class enjoyed an offer in hand at the end of last March. With nearly half of the BBAs pursuing finance, the decline in that sector has hit the BBAs precipitously.

MBA intern search results show that 63% of the respondents (78% of the class reporting) have received an internship offer for the summer. Last year at this time 82% of the respondents had received an offer. Internship postings continue to come in, so be sure to monitor postings and to think about alternative projects to pursue so that you can have a robust experience on your resume for this fall.

The BBAs have seen a 10 point drop from last year's 78% of respondents to this year's 68%. (67% of this year's class has reported and 63% of last year's class had reported at this time.)

For those of you who are graduating, please know that we will be here whether you are continuing your current search or if you need support several years from now for your next career move. Below is a list of the resources that are currently available to you as alumni. This list will continue to grow as we add connections to benefit your long-term career management. Leslie Lynn has also included a list of tips and advice to keep in mind as you conduct experienced and self-directed job searches.

Please visit our Ross Alumni Career Services website to explore our offerings.
http://www.bus.umich.edu/AlumniCommunity/AlumniCareerServices/
Through the Ross Alumni Career Services, you can take advantage of the following services:

•One-on-One Career Counseling with a Staff Career Counselor

•Access to the Ross Alumni Job Postings

•Access to the Kresge Career Databases

•CareerLeader Self-Assessment Tool (free of charge)

•Ross Alumni Resume Database viewable by 60 top employers

•Ross Alumni Directory

•Available materials to review career search skills such as networking, resume writing, etc.


We have staff available to schedule a phone counseling appointment to help you develop a career search strategy that is ideal for your next career move. Please do not hesitate to contact us at rossalumnicareers@umich.edu for additional information.

University of Michigan Alumni Association provides a wealth of resources such as job postings, career transition links, and inCircle-their online directory and networking community. Many of their career services are free and new grads can sign up for one year of complimentary membership with the Alumni Association which allows access to more resources. (You can do this at ANYTIME during your first year after graduation.) http://alumni.umich.edu/jobs

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