Week 3: May 21, 2022
What can I do now to improve my career search?
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As mentioned last week, recruiting starts early! In fact, we're advising clients to be ready this year more than ever to get an early start. Now is the time to differentiate yourself by reaching out and building connections that could pay off in the coming months and years ahead. This time last year, the recruiting environment was exceptionally dynamic - weak in some areas, but very strong in others. By the time internship recruiting starts in the fall, we could be facing a different situation again! That’s why preparation and clarity are more valuable than ever. We’re here to help.

Know what you want to do? Great! We will share lots of tools to get started.
 
However what if, like many people, you’re not entirely sure yet? There is work you can do to prepare yourself now so that when school starts, you’re confident and ready to go. We’ve outlined a few ways to get started below.

The 100 Week Sprint team
Getting started on CareerBoosts

This year we are excited to offer you opportunities to interact and network with industry-based panelists who will offer their expertise and help to guide you as you start to look into internships and recruiting. Please register in advance for the panels that interest you. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you weren't able to attend our two recent CareerBoosts sessions, you can access recordings of the conversations here.
 
Have other recruiting topics that you’d like us to cover this summer? Let us know via email: coach@100weeksprint.com
To-do's this week
Got 5 minutes? Reach out to us to get signed up for InterviewStream.
Got 30 minutes? Practice your pitch 3-4 times using InterviewStream by selecting the interview set "My MBA Pitch." Devote enough time to watch it back. It's painful, but SO helpful!
Got an hour? Begin to research paths of interest using LinkedIn and RelishCareers.
Have you dug into LinkedIn?

One of the best uses of LinkedIn is to research career paths. Begin by looking for people who share your background and see where they’ve gone. While you are not limited to what others have done, it’s a great starting point to determine what possibilities others have considered, and may spark your interest in those paths!

Thinking about something entirely different? Start by searching for alumni from the school that you’ll be attending. Do you have a specific geography in mind (i.e. a particular city or region in a country)? That can help your search.  Click here for some ideas on how others have made career changes, and for a LinkedIn Advanced Search tutorial.
Reaching out to alumni
 
After building an initial contact list from LinkedIn and through your school’s alumni database (if you have access), begin to plan your outreach. Alumni are often happy to help at this early stage before they are inundated through the formal recruiting process. You’ll want to be prepared for the discussions, which can take some time; however, you will be glad to have 5-10 solid connections before you start school. Set yourself a clear goal and start making connections. These email templates from UPenn and Mergers & Acquisitions can help you craft an effective outreach email.
Look at the data 

As you consider possible career paths, it is helpful to ground your research with accurate data. While LinkedIn can provide you with sample paths and anecdotes, TransparentCareer takes the data a step further. They provide detailed MBA salary, compensation, & satisfaction data, which can be a great support as you explore careers. There are also some interesting charts that explore where specific career paths can take you and what the income expectations might be by geography.
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