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"After much deliberation, I chose to attend the Stanford GSB immediately following my college graduation. I saw the Business School as a place where I could develop and hone my leadership and management skills, as well as get a head start on my career. The tools I have acquired here, both in and out of the classroom, will be valuable and applicable to all aspects of my life."
Wes Swank, MBA 2005
Texas, USA
Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Citigroup Corporate and Investment Bank
Career Resources
Whether you already have a clear career focus or are exploring new possibilities, we can help you chart your course.
You will benefit from the highest career services staff-to-student ratio to provide individualized support and help you develop a career vision, make strategic decisions, and build a strong foundation for career and life management.
Follow Your Path
Stanford MBA students don't fit a particular mold—and neither do their career interests. The Career Management Center (CMC) offers valuable resources for exploring your options. Stanford's CMC staff works hand in hand with you to create a personalized career plan, develop personal and professional skills, and accelerate achievement of your goals.
Career Management Center Resources
- Personal advising and support—with only 360 students per class, the CMC staff works directly with you on your interests and goals.
- Self-assessment—help with identifying and leveraging your strengths, as well as direction for skill development, if needed.
- Resume and cover letter preparation—CMC staff can assist you with developing personal marketing tools that will stand out above the clutter, emphasize your abilities, and target your specific goals.
- Mock interviews—role-playing and practice interviews enable you to gain confidence, hone your responses, and think on your feet.
- Alumni mentoring and networking opportunities—Stanford GSB alumni are some of your most effective resources. Connect with alumni who are glad to provide mentoring or networking opportunities and lend the benefit of their experiences to your efforts.
- Networking events—CMC sponsors or participates in a wide range of opportunities where you can meet and talk with business leaders in banking, consulting, consumer products, investment management, nonprofit organizations, technology, venture capital, and other fields.
- "Meet the Company" presentations—company leaders describe their firms, discuss career opportunities, and answer questions at these informational forums.
- Student-organized club events—career panels, alumni dinners, regional treks, networking receptions, and conferences, including Health Care and Biotechnology Symposium, Future of Entertainment Conference, and Marketing Summit, offer valuable networking opportunities.
- Current industry information—the CMC Resource Center and website have comprehensive information on industries, career specialties, market forecasts, and other job-related data.
- Workshops—pre-term classes, Management Communication Program workshops, and CMC workshops help you make strategic career decisions and build a foundation for lifelong career management.
- Career Fairs and Career Conference—two major career fairs and several industry panels during the Career Conference let you explore different careers, provide networking opportunities, and find job leads.
Career Support For Life
Even after you leave campus, you'll have access to GSB career support resources that will help you grow professionally, connect with other alumni, and keep you in touch with management trends. We look forward with anticipation to your success.