In the internationally recognized, top-ranked Full-Time MBA Program at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, future leaders develop sophisticated analytical skills and a deep understanding of the way business functions like marketing, finance and operations interact.

Smith MBAs learn how to leverage big data to make better decisions, and explore their career options in a tight-knit community that encourages collaboration and intelligent risk-taking. Class sizes are small and the faculty are supportive, challenging and invested in student success.

Full-Time MBA Career Coaching and Curriculum

To carry your career development momentum through your summer internship and into the fall recruiting season, Smith's Office of Career Services (OCS) has created interactive opportunities for you to update your mindset and upgrade your MBA career portfolio. Taking a moment to acknowledge what you have learned, put into practice and accomplished thus far, will establish a healthy, clear mindset with which to engage in the more sophisticated full-time job offer conversations that will occur during your second year.

First Year

Core

The core career development curriculum builds in seven phases to establish key techniques and get you ready for employer interactions, as early as the fall or in time for spring.

Complementary

Additional seminars take your core work further, by deepening your insights and strengthening your position.

Second Year

Core

Second-year readiness is far more dynamic than before. Student needs vary, options shift and opportunities arise unexpectedly. The OCS team is prepared to meet you where you are by partnering with student leaders to create co-active sessions that address your immediate next steps.

Complementary

Additional seminars take your core work further, by deepening your insights and strengthening your position.

Capstone

As you refine your MBA stance and strategy, Super Days can connect you with the Smith network.

The Coaching Partnership

Your career coach is dedicated to meeting you where you are in your career journey and facilitating your way forward through our co-active approach to MBA career development. The coaching relationship is confidential and tailored to your specific needs in order to aid you in reaching your highest potential. 

The Coaching Team

The OCS MBA Career Coaching Team provides guidance for every single MBA student in pursuit of career development and/or conducting an MBA job search. Our MBA career coaches have worked in industry and bring their professional perspectives to the work they now do with students. Coaches offer a web of support to students as they position themselves for next-level roles across industries and functions. Here is the MBA Coaching Team:

• Dolores Daly - ddaly@rhsmith.umd.edu
• Emily Giacomini - egiacomini@rhsmith.umd.edu
• Dori Jamison - djamison@rhsmith.umd.edu

One-on-one coaching support includes: clarification of target career coordinates; assessing the acquisition of critical experiences for target jobs; building a strong value proposition; embedding that value proposition across the entire career portfolio (oral stories, LinkedIn profile, resume and cover letters); developing a network strategy and execution plan, reviewing search correspondence; preparing and practicing for interviews; and negotiating job offers. You can make coaching appointments through HireSmith.

Coaching Hours and Scheduling Appointments

To schedule an appointment with a career coach, simply visit www.HireSmith.net to create your initial student profile and upload your resume. You will then have 24/7 access to all MBA coach schedules and can schedule an available date and time that's convenient for you. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact your campus career coach or OCSservice@rhsmith.umd.edu.

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