See the Possibilities. Set a Goal. Make It Happen.
Michigan Ross helps turn your career goals into a strategic mission, providing the experiences and resources necessary to land the job that’s right for you.
A Lifetime of ROI
Enjoy a return on your investment that will serve you throughout your career. Land your dream job, explore new industries, and make connections across the globe with your Michigan Ross MBA. Plus, gain access to executive education courses, entrepreneurial advising, alumni career coaching, events, and more, free to our alumni for life.
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With more than 59,000 Ross alumni in 109 countries, there will be opportunities for you everywhere — regardless of your path.
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Our Career Development Office will be with you every step of your Ross journey to help you find and land the best post-MBA job for you.
Get a strong start on your career prep at Ross by engaging with our five-module interactive recruiting prep course. During the course, you’ll complete a career assessment, meet one-on-one with a career coach, participate in recruiting workshops, draft your resume, take professional headshot portraits, and more to set yourself up for success from the moment you decide to come to Ross.
Participate in our Career Action Days during orientation in August to engage in interactive programming and discover how to set yourself apart during recruiting. At these sessions, you’ll learn how to establish a job-search strategy, polish your story, and learn what recruiters are really looking for.
Sessions include:
- Developing your networking skills
- Recruiting for international students
- Resumes from the recruiter perspective
One of the most important parts of your job search is knowing how to get where you want to be. Starting at the beginning of the program and continuing throughout, work with our experienced CDO staff and second-year MBA peer coaches to develop a personalized job search plan that will help you land a job in your field.
During the fall, stay on track with recruiting and networking by joining one of our Functional Accountability Career Teams, also known as FACT groups. Organized by career interest, these peer groups, guided by second-year MBA coaches, offer targeted support and insights to help you navigate the recruiting process in your chosen field.
Starting in the fall, get an up-close, in-person look at the fields and roles you’re interested in by traveling to meet with companies and recruiters on-site. Join CDO and student clubs on these trips, called Career Treks, throughout the year and all across the country. Whether you're interested in technology, consumer packaged goods, healthcare, banking, or any other industry, there's likely a Trek designed to connect you with companies and recruiters in your field.
Fulfill your Summer Business Experience requirement with the support of the CDO, which provides assistance and coaching to secure traditional internships and offers information about non-traditional options available through Michigan Ross centers, institutes, and initiatives.
Your Path to Career Excellence
From the moment you matriculate, gain access to career exploration activities, workshops, and individualized career coaching through the Career Development Office. Incoming students are encouraged to actively participate in the following opportunities at each stage of their program journey.
Matriculation → Start of the Program
- Begin recruiting prep course to jump-start career exploration
- Attend career launch appointment with a professional staff coach
- Participate in webinars and workshops focused on career aspirations
Fall A
- Join weekly recruiting prep groups in your career area of interest
- Begin engaging with recruiters from top companies
- Network with alums and recruiters on career treks to major cities
Fall B
- Fine-tune interview skills at CDO and club events
- Begin applying to internships and networking
- Participate in action-based learning opportunities
Winter A
- Interview for internships in career areas of interest
- Attend coffee chats with alumni
- Participate in just-in-time recruiting
Winter B
- Revisit recruiting strategy as needed with career coach
- Attend virtual career fairs and continue building skills
- Seek out internship supplemental funding if applicable
Additional Resources
- Online presentations and resources
- Alumni networking opportunities
- Access to Kresge Business Administration Library
- Action-based learning opportunities within Michigan Ross
