MBA Internship Advisory

During the first hectic weeks of business school, first-year MBA students frequently seek out second-year classmates and the Career Services staff to ask, “What are my chances of getting an internship in X career? And what should I do to make it happen?”

Given the investment that you’ve made in your MBA education, these are timely and important questions. But, why wait until October to get the answers? You can build an action plan now – before you arrive on campus – to gain a competitive edge on those classmates and peers from other schools who want those same opportunities.

Who can benefit from our MBA Internship Readiness Consultation?

You already have a clear, specific internship goal: If you know what you want to do but need to understand where you may have professional or academic gaps, what to add to your profile, how to position your candidacy, etc., then this consultation will provide you with the customized assessment and action plan you need.

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You are unclear or undecided about your internship plans: If you’re trying to identify the best options or narrow your focus, this consultation will help you get started confidently and efficiently. With our guidance, you’ll determine which aspects of your background and interests best align with the most attractive MBA careers. With this assessment and action plan, you can then prioritize your options, research the best information sources, and build a compelling candidacy for the internship you want.

Key components of the Comprehensive Consultation are:

Assessment

• Client submits resume, business school applications and/or additional background on prior education and professional experience and career/professional goals.
• The MBA Exchange analyzes this input to identify client's strengths and weaknesses, gaps to key requirements/elements for the targeted internship, etc.
• Client and The MBA Exchange have 60-minute teleconference to review assessment.

Planning

• The MBA Exchange provides strategies, tactics, internship-recruiting timeline, resume suggestions, and actionable advice for doing research, networking, and experience-building before the start of business school classes.
• The MBA Exchange provides client with a resume critique, offering specific suggestions for tailoring the resume for the targeted internship.
• Client and The MBA Exchange have 60-minute teleconference to review the action plan.

Implementation and Support

• The MBA Exchange identifies specific resources at the specific business school that will support the client’s job search, suggesting priorities and alternatives, as well as a set of specific questions to ask MBA career services and program administrators, classmates, and alumni.
• Client and The MBA Exchange have 60-minute teleconference to review the summary of proposed resources and answer any additional client questions.

Bottom line: The Internship Readiness Consultation enables you to leverage your “Before B-School” time to maximize your chances for landing the internship that can pave your way to a fulfilling, post-MBA future. We can help you get focused, get ready and get started on the career path that is best for you.

Interested in learning more? Request a free, confidential evaluation of your MBA internship readiness. If you’re admitted to a leading b-school, and want to begin preparing for your internship before you arrive campus, please request a free, confidential evaluation of your potential for securing your targeted internship you are targeting. There’s absolutely no cost or obligation. So, please introduce yourself to The MBA Exchange today.