| As a new management graduate, your job prospects | | | | organizations. They are looking for candidates that |
| are looking better than ever! According to Job | | | | they can mold to be future leaders. A good GPA will |
| Outlook 2007, employers are planning to employ | | | | help you get your foot in the door. To progress, |
| 17.4% more new graduates than they did in 2006. | | | | prospective employers are looking at communication |
| This increase is across all sectors - service (19.8% | | | | (grammar and writing skills), honesty, teamwork, |
| increase), manufacturing (9.5% increase) and | | | | leadership potential and a strong work ethic. |
| government/non-profit (9% increase). | | | | Work experience in the form of an internship at a |
| This year, MBAs will enter a market with 22.1% | | | | leading company will help you stand out among the |
| higher demand for their skills. MBA degree holders in | | | | many job applicants. |
| demand are in the fields of Accounting, Business | | | | Innovative Salary Structures |
| Administration/Management, Computer Science, | | | | Employers are trying to be innovative in their salary |
| Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, | | | | structures to attract good candidates. Medical (life |
| Information Sciences and Systems, Marketing / | | | | and dental) insurance, tuition reimbursement, planned |
| Marketing Management, Computer Engineering, Civil | | | | social activities, bonus/commission plans, flextime, |
| Engineering, Economics and Finance. | | | | longer vacation and telecommuting are just part of |
| Upbeat Employment Market | | | | the attractive perks and compensation packages |
| The market is looking up, the economy is improving, | | | | being offered. In addition, as an MBA, there's a good |
| rising demand for goods and services, the baby | | | | chance you'll get a signing bonus. |
| boomers are nearing retirement age - all these | | | | Don't let the booming employment market let you |
| factors are contributing to the booming employment | | | | get complacent, even if you are graduating as an |
| market. Most employers have already solidified their | | | | MBA with experience. Enlist the help of a job and |
| spots at campus recruitment sessions for the spring | | | | career coach to help you 'market yourself'. Be sure |
| of 2007. | | | | to attend your first MBA interview armed with |
| Starting salaries are expected to go up by nearly | | | | knowledge about your prospective employer, the |
| 10%. | | | | prevailing market conditions, the motivation to be a |
| Prospective employers are looking for a high level of | | | | team player and a willingness to learn. Often, attitude |
| motivation and fresh ideas that will benefit their | | | | trumps aptitude in the employer's eyes. |