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There's a saying in the US, "Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond, or a small fish in a big pond?" It's a fundamental question to how you like to work. Which organizational structure is going to help you thrive? Today's list from CNNMoney ranks MBA employers by student desire to work there. If you are looking to experience the post-MBA corporate world in a big pond environment, add a few of these companies to your target list. Stay up to date with our monthly newsletter (here).image purchased on istockphoto In the U.S., diversity typically equates to race and gender. Some people broaden the definition to include age now that we have four generations in the workplace. I would argue enlightened companies also include global diversity. They seek out candidates with diverse national backgrounds to bring new perspectives and ways of doing business to light. Check out the 2011 DiversitytInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and add a few new companies to your target list. Do you have any that are on all three lists we've looked at so far? Stay up to date with our monthly newsletter (here).image: kevbo1983 This list is not just for the ladies. Highlighting benefits like flex-time and on-site childcare applies to anyone seeking balance between their work life and personal life. As you're surveying the landscape for your U.S. job search, which companies on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list fit with your values? Is there overlap with the Fortune list highlighted last week? If so, shift those companies to a higher position on your target list. Stay up to date with our monthly newsletter (here).image: Thomas Hawk I've heard stories about people new to the U.S. being amazed by the number of choices we have. From choosing a toothpaste to choosing a job, the vast number of options can leave you feeling overwhelmed and even frozen. That's why I advise students to begin with lists. Lists bring order to chaos, and help define the right path for you. As you're beginning your job search process, check out Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. Get to know the companies on the list, and determine which ones fit with your workplace values. How many make your list? Stay up to date with our monthly newsletter (here).
As you’re reading and getting advice on turning your MBA internship into an offer, I’m sure everyone always tells you to network. OK, understood, but how do you even begin? Small talk is a great way to start building relationships, and is something relatively unique to US culture. One of my friends from Ghana told me making small talk was one of the most difficult parts of her job search, and she is one of the most capable professionals I’ve ever met! Small talk breaks down into 3 keys: ask an open-ended question, listen for key components, and follow-up to continue the flow. More details on each piece of the puzzle in the article Utilizing Small Talk to Build a Foundation for Networking Success. Stay up to date with our monthly newsletter (here).
image purchased on iStockphoto.com Summer travel has come to an end, and your attention turns to your internship. You're focused on doing a good job for the sake of doing a good job, but you're also looking ahead; your goal is to turn this internship into an offer. Here are two resources to help. BusinessWeek's Francesca Di Meglio advises interns on evaluating corporate culture, networking, and presenting yourself in her recent article Winning the Internship Game. In one of my favorite MBA in the USA posts, I offer 5 Action Steps to Turn Your Internship Into an Offer. What would you like to add? If you discover a new strategy for turning your internship into an offer, please share it in the comments. Stay up to date with our monthly newsletter (here). |
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