MBA Career Management

Participate in activities and events to learn more about available career opportunities and build your network. Willamette offers a variety of events and activities such as:

• Career Fairs
• Company Site Visits
• Company Information Sessions
• Power Lunches
• Student Chapters of National and International Professional Organizations

Many of these events provide an opportunity to meet with employers in small groups. Students can also join a student organization and build connections specific to their long-term career goals.

The Willamette full-time MBA program provides students with up to three semesters of academic credit for their internship experience. Most students complete an internship between their first year and many continue into their second year of study. Students often find post-graduation full-time employment options through their internships.

Willamette's Career Services will support your search for an internship opportunity that fits your interests and career goals. Whether you're interested in financial services, supply chain management, marketing, or even becoming a management consultant, we'll help make the most of your search.

Secure a formal mentorship program for ongoing support, job shadowing, and even networking opportunities. Connect with someone on a deeper level and discuss career advice within your business field.

Count on MBA Career Management services to help find a mentor that matches your interests and personality.

All Willamette MBA alumni can register for select courses within the MBA program for free and for life. If your career aspirations change or you're interested in an emerging topic, you can continue your educational journey.

This allows students to pivot with technology changes, acquire new skills, and broaden their knowledge. Learn more about our MBA for Life program to continue learning long after graduation.

Willamette's full-time MBA program delivers a great return on investment. Many students accept a job offer before graduation, and the majority of students are fully employed within 90 days of graduation.

Willamette MBA graduates have secured jobs with companies like Honda, Intel, Moss Adams, Fisher Investments, Adobe Systems, and other organizations. Review the recent employment report to learn more about salary ranges, job offer statistics, and even business function data.

Students in Willamette’s MBA for Professionals program are typically employed when they enter the program. Many students receive promotions during their MBA program and some will change employers after graduation.

Students utilize the Career Management office in several other ways. We can help with:

• Career counseling
• Networking
• Employment recruitment and referral
• Interview training
• Resume writing
• Salary negotiation
• Self-assessment
• Information interviews
• Job search skills
• Mock interviews
• Career coaching

Students also have access to career-related assessment tools like CareerLeader. CareerLeader helps students identify their interests, strengths, skills, and work-culture style. These insights help students make better career decisions and choices. Career management staff help students evaluate and interpret the results of Career Leader.