Pea Parga i Discover how Ross MBA graduates leveraged the Ross resources and experiences to create a path to their ideal job at graduationMICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Revo Prior t r mt uaa CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting = a MBASUMMER MBA - FALL. MBA1 - WINTER MBA2-PALL > During the summer, tworked with Wi worked witha team in Detroit creating a system mop of publi, private, ond nor profitorganization within the city. used develop tr-sactor strategic Fa} eenitod oncom ccstaeg tos Rotor fo sivonti sing ond process ihe iy Hose serotpednie conoalPoaat Pobe Seige sian sperma rma helpedme prepareagame-olanof yt their Impact and profi 1s not able to commit toan tnterorise,csasummerFolowin (© ye end of the summer Dotrot, because of i's size and stage. 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I's easy to underest busy you'llbe in your second year CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. f the summer, Facebook n offer! While {loved my team 5, and the "ice, knew that! hoiee for me, Development as the right The CDO Employer Relations team did a great job of managing the relationships Sete an with consulting companies who recruited Hee on-campus, The recruiting process felt streamlined and predictable.’ eter tA selii I scheduled as many appointments as possible with CDO MBA Peer Coaches. The consulting peer coaches were especially helpful; theres no substitute for candid, real-time feedback. "My peers were incredible. | never felt like | was competing with anyone, and | cant count the number of times I'received great advice from one of my classmates.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MAP: My MAP team worked for Facebook in South America, where we developed strategies for adding internet connectivity in rural areas. It was incredible to work on such a core issue for Facebook - the platform now depends on more people gaining Internet access for growth, Data Insights and Analytics Group (DIAG): | Was part af a team tasked with analyzing demand trends for a tier-one automotive supplier. Interfacin directly with our client's leadership team helped me keep my consulting skills sharp. Future of Mobility Case Competition: As ‘the VP of Partnerships for the Tech Club, | planned and coordinated Ross’ third annual Future of Mobility Case Competition. My role gave me direct access 1o some of Ford's top voices on autonomous vehicles and allowed me to practice the leadership skills | built during my first year at Ross. CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT © VP of Partnerships, Tech Club © Intornal Strategy § Consulting CDO MBA Peer Coach © Datag insights Analytics Group © Consulting Club CuccaUAans ing time for Cleat Ueias GLOBAL EXPERIENCES @ Traveled to Argentina to work ona project for Facebook. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Consulting industry. TNT eet eri ‘The professor was incredibly "This course turned out to be key to my internship. The professor provided interesting speakers, and challenging cases. Anyone interested in the ‘operations side of business should absolutely take it.” dynamic, making the conten extremely interesting.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Lolo CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE key actions that led to my recruiting success. e oe e SUMMER/MBAI - FALL MBA - WINTER SUMMER AR Reciaaretaa ten G) Sxcetieionecien Of Reman, holped to dosi ban development ossin tho oll spoke fT]_AS! Prepared for consuiting interviews. ote QD Sacagensss ReiatBoee Ce) teuefvepte re hos fo develop my recruting had gained from my MBA, ne secondhat of my summer Strategy lolso actively offended Ragas in Googie “teront corpord ations, rough occ ing on corporate srstogy fo offescharg endnewertingevents. _, covepled offers oud. with the hep of my team a OC} After negotiatin 1 fa: cdesesnederuateecontry J, tras able tormoke two internship strategy for Googie Goudin Asia Pot, summer o possibilty Gada Darinrship srctegy win her Googe baneaslnen fs ffered by Me Rose decided to go back to BCG, fl-time ensuing Chad tas «Consultan (Generalist in the attended the Bay Ar 66] Shanghai ofce, ter recetng retur fall rete erates at Se dition, Icompeted and placedin case azon, Bain, CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES. pus resources that contributed to success. "CDO FACT Group gave me a close group of peers who were going through the same process, at the same time. It served as a group that | could really reach out to for help Lol plod Noam ci colt)} because they personally understood my challenges. RES Neb bane) "Clubs are great mechanisms for helping candidates prepare for interviews and catch- up in the recruiting process. Through the clubs, | worked with MBA2s to gather information, build a network, mock for interviews, and more. Consulting Club PNT MALU aT "Great resource for international students fons because they know your concerns and pains, and they provide events that can help. The center also helped me meet other students and learn more about Michigan.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MAP: I spent my MAP with Amazon Operations in Seattle, WA ang Columbus, OH. | helped to design an CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT VP of MTrek Board VP of Greater China Association DO MBA Peer algorithm to optimize their staffing decision efficiency in six weeks. MAP provided me necessary skills fo solve real business problems, Consulting Club Tech Club Case Competitions: | participated and ran finalists in case competitions hosted by Amazon, Bain, Deloitte, and Microsoft, These experiences were great platforms to explore the Admissions Interviewer companies and connect with more GLOBAL EXPERIENCES ACADEMIC © MTrek | traveled to South America, SUCCESS where | built connections with my Elected by professors to be the Teaching Assistant of Strategy 502, © Hon. MBA Core Course, Asa TA, |was able to learn more from the professors and strengthen my connections with them. attended a Big Ten Reunion Party and mingled with alumni. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Consulting industry. eee aay Changing Times era Tignes Enemies “Coming from an engineering background, this systematic course provided me with the framework and ‘business logic | needed for tackling business issues. Very interactive course that even helped me enhance my communication skills.” “This hands-on course, taught me how to debate and handle real business crises. Provided opportunities to actually interact with ¢-suite members from different companies, which also helped build my network.” Moo tactcneauia ater New Ventures Gira eed Citi "For consulting firms, more and more clients are fast-growing startups and to serve them you have to understand ‘them, This class provided me with knowledge of the entrepreneurial experience." “This course effectively showed me how to quantify the synergy happening in the financial market. As @ consultant, it provided me with practice looking at business issues from a finance perspective.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Foleo ut AB, ee eee Cnn ae er feceere ih mid oooh i or a eee gM are CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE key actions that led to my recruiting success. e e e MBAI - FALL. MBAI - WINTER/SUMMER MBA2 - FALL en | started inthe fall, thought 7 | hadnt considered a plan b, so Ind Thad no cffers it sider my other options. ‘Shark (CDO Coach) and wantedtogointoinstment baring, fy} Jer Where had been working previous n met wh Sand developed shehelped sulting, but hod the summer aid researc! Start my aft ‘05.4 plan b. ain Investment Banking recruiting pla ‘campus search in the spring. i paring otking process early ‘withiman Love (CDO Co : aan th | also utilized the Zell Lure natitute t so when larrved back September bared when get in comps. “O), connect wii startups, as a mean. had aready bul @ network | worked on iting for, Getting entrepreneurial experience, sing and met with CDO Staff roup ond the tech start-up in Grand Coach Randy Albert & vous alee a. ended upinioriowing wth allot he “ oa inteviewedwith Mackinac Technology __mafor consulting selves es Teele Company end wasofferedaroisase ltrs rom Accenture (rexco) one inte and aa era Piece Ecolab. accepted the Accenture position Gant re chine id spent my sum the Grand Rapids because it was a better fi for my family | started to ook at wha ons at hemoment going lo Mexico sa ser my ona my che ect Skater tte O itttivertrouinaeteeclersyaet” At the endothe feabed matt iked herachonespnin OSS. ay eaten puchenrne onratir : Sra fools er | was asked to unfi: graduation, however, they ‘ave the resources to offer a full CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. one uals Becky Shark [the international coach] was ee essential to my job search. She helped me Sete an work through my doubts, and helped ste explain the recruiting process in the United States, She was always available for advice. ZI provides essential resources for every and any career path, Entrepreneurship is ingrained in Ross. More people need to take advantage of ZL even if their career path is not entrepreneurship. aero Finance Club & ‘Clubs are amazing for the learning tools Colter Kelli) you need for recruiting. MBA2s already 5 know the recruiting process and can rovide hand-on life experience that can help prepare you reed:CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS LEARNING INVOLVEMENT MAP: My MAP team worked with the @ Latin American Business Association Willams Davidson insitete in Gabon, (ABSA) Director of Corporate Africa, We spent three weeks there, ations working to develop a business model ee - forsclar power in Africa. Thiswasthe _ @ Finance Club (investment Banking starting point to discovering that | Silo) enjoyed consulting © Global Business Student Ambassador Impact Challenge: | competed on a dl feomascn MBAI. Iwasa great ©: Coneuting ChB experience and great way fomest now people, and further develop my © Soccer Club network. Great hands-on experience dealing witha business er'ssand SUeGaL, presenting a solution EXPERIENCES @ Traveled to Gabon, Attica with the Williams Davidson 'institute to work on a solar power project. ye en ees ltl Rea eReliS vole lala CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Consulting industry. crore raga your (oar: Ver met in Cl Resear) iets het on ourseis to devel "Amazing course because it was the first time | looked from a strategy point of view, instead of a financial perspective. It was crucial for my career path, and provided me with mony tools.” ‘This course is have the chance great, because you ‘0 actually deal with managing the crisis process. You get the chance to pitch solutions, and gain hands-on learning experience” By - eect Renee Eee Influ Eres ened Tete eee eet nies “The teacher was incredibly knowledgable. Every class you have the chance to mock negotiate, so you get to apply what you learn, as “Everything | did prior to Ross was Excel based $0 this course showed me the other tools available for analyzing data, Data management is in the you learn it, Having negotiation skills is vital for every career path.” future for every industry, , $0 everyone can benef from this course.MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Before coming to Ross. | sp years working in : peeny i Me extensively p [3] Seicese trokor helped create c rototype of an app for the client wing my personal Received an offer from MeKinsey at femship ond! accepted. the prepared CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. "Tech Club is great because of the Dee breadth of topics they cover. Their workshops, education sessions, and Lunch and’ Learns highlight company fundamentals, showing what its really like to work in Tec leclea auras Office "As a MBA 1, | worked closely with the P CDO Staff Coaches to review my skills ‘and background to create an e recruiting strategy.” ‘eached out to alumni early as an MBA 1 and had a great response level. The whole community is ready to help their fellow Ross MBAs in their career efforts.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Case Competition with Google Fiber: Competed as part of a team, lacing 2nd, Going to the competition was a great resume booster and way to network with students in tech from other business schools. MAB: Spent 7 weeks working with an auto parts supplier in China @ project outside of my indu: hopes of broadening my horizon and expanding my business knowledge. isis Challenge: Participated in the challenge with a diverse group of students, gaining hands-on experience as we attempted to solve a.company crisis. ACADEMIC SUCCESS Prioritized building relationships w Professors. They have many indust contacts and can be a great addition to your network. CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Tech Club: | served as the Women in Tech VP as an MBA 1 and then as the President. Served as a +Lab Fellow. Member of the Smart Cities Club, Event chair of my Section Board GLOBAL EXPERIENCES Global Immersion; Through Ross Globalimmersions | spent 2 weeks studying in China, experiencing the culture and visiting all the big Tech companies. 4 Bry Community is so Tra etolaca a N this is my network. | get to eMedia: a CMEC CreR lane Staten ay ola Rel miele Cre Wietele Rata aaa Cyr agen) Peitt Mento Tate Ro tele ole limitless.” FY CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS. My recommended courses for the Tech industry, ele eee anaes oleae Ect a TraacMalae “| learned how to build and maintain the culture of a "This course offers hands-on experience with real crisis business, which was SUPER situations, where students work helpful in my interviews.” towards a solution.” ocr ca cl ecru Puk crt tia tat) rd vod Cee ec "This course gave a macro view and international lens to business, which helped in my interviews and cases." ‘This course helped me command the business jargon, Ineeded to ask more poignant questions in cases.MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Tel ee Re ot CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key jons th led to my recruiting success. e e e MBAI - FALL MBAI - WINTER MBA SUMMER rhvrg ot Ross took Inthe Winer. During the summer, es ore he ifloren ndash) © companies yond ge ihe People Organization tec = ohes Was reponsbe for developing the ae ou Meise ancriovera visual dashbo merger bet Uhities compant Right away |joined the Human D Captalc trough Mest he cbs W a king on my ssume ond networking skis within] y FACT group. io At the end of my int ‘offered me a flim accepted the position Nent on MAP tip, chance to work with W .gedin once ing. Int CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. CDO - FACT Group The MBA2 leaders give valuable guidance and advice, based on their first-hand experience. They were easily accessible and had a clear curriculum to keep us on track.” “This outlet helped me develop my skill set and provided me with a community of like minded people, who could assist in the career search process. It intertwined well with my FACT group." "We have such a strong alumni base, full of people who are willing to engage with current MBAs, talk through comp ture and offer advice.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS LEARNING INVOLVEMENT MAP Project: Through my MAP @ VP of Communication for the community, | project | gained hands-on experience Michigan Business Student have been working with Make-A-Wish, My foam Association areca Gercracoanent tenants: Co. President of Human Capital Club Cevc development of a mobile ap 5 ee hes ecco FAC TIGLoG acne Ree coarrans FAC Group Tice Tatata19 Sociol Venture Fund: | wos involved ee sacl vith this impactinvesting fund, © Co. President of the ServiceCorps value Where students analyzed social : ; opines enterprises. We dug info company @ Forte Fellow ene financials, management fear, vision Global Ambassador Peers for lasting impact, etc. to decide one ssacor pares where fo place our investments. @ Member of Consulting Club uraging Provided me with a different lens into vor astart-up space, Paul a GLOBAL eras Health Care Delivery in Emerging Markets: Traveled fo Ethiopia with a EXPERIENCES feam to look at the heaitheare landscape, specticalytheneedifor Health Care Delvery in Emeraing gap training and a new nursing school fo develop nurses to Markeis: Traveled to Ethiopia to expiore the country’s business and international standards. policy environment, CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Consulting industry. eo reeaa re Eo Neta iat Tes 7 Mo 603 Niels terete ‘As | begin a career centered around managing teams this course provided me with practical ideas based around strengthening team dynamics.” “This course is great because it allows you to develop high-level concepts ‘and enables you to intelligently explain accounting concepts See Mus uals “This was a well facilitated course that centered around learning in different forms. It was great to hear diverse perspectives on important topics “Allowed a glimpse into Tableau, SQL, and Python, and how they work’together. Gave the building blocks for visualizing data, which is ‘o usable skills for consulting” from fellow MBAs."MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE ions to gel At McKinsey, | worked with the orking opportuni ship team of a Fortune ~100 iter attention and Won the AT Keg Competition Placed ntor-ship and © pockroun from Mek CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES ‘On-campus resources that contributed to suc "The CDO Recruiting Portal provides a fe eS formal ecosystem that is easy to pa erat ate LaLSCLoce) e. Its your one stop shop to hotlist postings, apply to jobs, manage bids, manage interview slots, and organize your whole job search (on campus and off-campus)” ABA2s and Peers a resources you have - mong the best nt be shy to reach ask for assistance, CDO Peer Coaches een out. Never be afraid many are ready to help and have been in the same position as you.”CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Case Competitions: Competed in Various case competitions including AT Kearney, Sirategy6, Deloitte, Bain, and Microsoft, While winning some was a great resume booster, the actual skills gained were invaluable in preparing me for my summer internship. MAB: Gained hands-on experience Performing a feasibility study on a pioneering operating model. My team presented our findings ani recommendations, spanning sourcing, supply chain and marketing to the CEO, chose a project in the non-profit sector fo gain a new perspective. ACADEMIC SUCCESS Served as part of a hand-picked, 4: member team that worked with our strategy professor to develop new course material CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Worked as a Consulting Peer Coach and FACT group leader for Ross CDO, Admissions Interviewer for the Ross Admissions Team. Consulting Club Indian Students Bus Association GLOBAL EXPERIENCES Bolivia Mirek: This trip served as a good icebreaker for me as an Incoming International MBA. ‘Through this trip | formed good mentor relationship with MBA2s. MAP Trip: Traveled to Jamaica and carried out extensive iocal primary research with government, non- profit, and private entities. 4 a oe challenges you ott) fatale Beas fireelasut) Cite eat a) with a BROAD Eclat eta Anna Taran Reurs Kel CET) ero colgs will add value Nara et Mele eta lae Ql CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Consulting industry. Se ee leony challengs Bae eer Rate acre) ‘The professor not only tought growth strategies, but also showed us why disagresing to bed laatc ang debating ideas is a good thing.” "This hidden gem of a class has information that’s useful to not only marketing professionals, but any person aspiring to enter the corporate world,” areas lad Pie eas ‘At most large organizations, the sheer For aspiring managers, especially consultants, I cant stress the importance of knowing Excel like the back of your hand. Gain valuable Excel skills through TO $12, 513 + 615." ‘amount of data is far beyond the current capabilities of MS Excel, and these courses teach advanced data skills that ‘are an essential part of the new age consultant and manager.”FINANCEMICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Chris pret CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions th to my recruiting e e e PRE-ROSS AT SEAS MBA 1 FALL MBA 1 WINTER + SUMMER ~ nterviewed with multiple ©) companies including GM, intel Peps American Express and F reasuty. Recelved mul Went on the N like Pepsico, Ci Spent the summer in working ot PepsiCo, Aud 30up Club to prepare for © 5 : Pepsiand accepted, nin the ning ofthe different you an advocate in he company CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to succe La Free subscriptions to the Wall Street q Journal and NY Times made it easy for me to search for industry and specific company updates to stay on top of the trends, Through Finance Fast Track | was able to gain remote access to Tozzi's Fact Set, making it possible for me to view company numbers Gnd refresh right before an interview. Through CDO Peer Coaches and FACT ag groups | was able to interact with MBA2s Bete emetic and build a network within my function - gaining advice along the way.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS LEARNING INVOLVEMENT era tiara Cy MAB: Worked with Pepsi, Co. in @ Director of Operations + Project Orn marketing and strategy, in New York Lead for Business Impact Group ea and southern California, The work | practice social completed in the 7 weeks, mirrored © Member of Finance Club, Bette what | was going to be doing at my Corporate Finance Silo Cavin on-campus internship. It also gave @ Member of the Hispanic Business where you have me further experience working Students Association nothing to lose. people, who have a variety of skills. WT) Worked as a CDO Peer Coach Case study: Worked with 3 peers to Sere research and write cn academic cose © Part of the Armed Forces tt study for the Wiliam Davidson Association. Cue Ou institute on organizational culture and Cera sustainably, Placed 3rd out of 387. Wie Praeger Business Impact Group: Worked with FNM sale fhe Ross Business Impact Group, ocean ar doing real consulting work for ‘worldy" without startups. Gave me hands-on Eye aon experience working with clients and sre learning how to effectively set eta} expectations. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Finance industry. leery PISS IAs Taira teta tie) INS cect Enables stuc re "This course taught me how to “Actually watching the professor go understand the notes in company through the motions and execute first financial statements, making me hand demonstrations, made it even’ more informed about the company.” easier to understand data processes” Valuation Bargaining + Influence a inane Skills ecoeeeeaa ee etC ete anata “Extremely useful course that provides “This course taught me soft skills - that practice with diverse financial all situations involve some form of concepts. It helped me understand how negotiation and how not to be afraid it all pieces together in a company.” to ask for what you want.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Donaldson CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Ke that led to my recruiting e e e oe PRE-MBA 1 SUMMER MBA 1 FALL. MBA 1 WINTER MBA SUMMER Spent 10) incnic enfotions and bul financial mo oft Citi with a retur position Fife accepted Ded me hone what of fnanee | wanted fo pursue. Landed on identifying and developing had my CDO Laun faequistion targets, appoint Fronce SI ch § CAREER PATH PROFILE: RESOURCES. Resources that contributed to suc ‘A lot of recruiting goes through the Finance Club, so they are here to help quide you through the process and coordinate with the banks coming to campus’ La Talola-el Ulm |= B<1] Co @ eee DO Finance Staff Coach, Imari, was great RAS) because he has real experience in the Office (CDO) industry and knows the landscape. The ree a knowledge he shared during my Launch Appointment helped me choose my career pall "This is the most comprehensive guide technical questions, youre ever going find. Almost all technical questions | was asked in my interviews, can be found in this book.”CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS (4 LEARNING INVOLVEMENT Re ae aery ea eae not transactional. The close-knit Eels ot: Spent weeks in @ Member of Finance Club - MAP Project: Findlay, Ohio working with Cooper Investment Banking Silo. Served {as head of the IB Silo. Tire. Worked on how a company develops acquisition targets. 7 Served as president of the Maize + Blue Endowment Fund: Investment Management Club. Participated in this student run investment fund that invesisa portion of the University's Endowment. Helped me learn and develop stock pitches. Celera lake) learning provide Cre opportunities to [est loti ry Involved in the Michigan Ross Real Estate Fund, making direct investments in real estate projects through a student-run venture fund Training the Street Workshops: Complefed these third-party workshops to generate experience with financial modeling. Member of the Wolverine Wine Club. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Finance industry. ae ta go Se “Taught me how to read and interpret financial statements, all while understanding the language.” ‘This course taught how to easily and successfully value a company." oy eterna Re ecoha aa Management Comm. Loser sia) "Demonstrates how to build a “Explained in detail how persuasive presentation and enhance your communication skill set.” accounting works in connection with mergers and acquisitions. This class keeps you on your toes.”Carte} See ee De ean eee aon ce eh Cine eeae Osea rd Genuity and Deutsche Bank | Precedent ines MICHIGAN ROSS MBA = CAREER PATH PROFILE on" CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting success e e e PRE-MBA 1 MBA 1 MBA 2 Actively pa ronuriboreh xing the fol, helped organize the investor mperiions, vac ment Compettion Incudlng Ross Investment Compo Gs brosiden ofthe investment Columbers Sock Bitch Onslene one Fenegemont Clb : re Rowe pce credit Pich increasing my network, : ames ago fo meet with asset managers. Geveopiy cortacs oh buldlng Focusedon networking fr beth on io he tip conrecied wih Balyoxny Ty iniershipe by reaching out de negge fund ea Sharm eesel renege Ree Enrolled in Ross Fost Tack : A ‘ 3) inanes,q program that alowed ZN tortull-ime positions leveraging alumi febegn trance couree bn December reached ou to head of connections. ‘ourse ahead in finence, Fixed income Research at MetLife and ‘Attended the CDO Pitches and Pizza ring 90! ted to ntoniw,erieved wih adhe CDO Pitches ond Fizz Mell fein late January and was offered eee oe, an internship pos P ooo roduced to. Portfolio Mar : i thea from Balyasny through the e GB) SPenh M4 weoks with metttein New qi (Q) Jersey working with the Fixed Income sate Dy Setar ve Credit Research Team. Al summer, was extended an hiring: fer pending : s exter offer pending process was accelerated due fo fedsin the folowing March Ghother offer | received inate January CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. es suculs "The Investment Mangement Club helps Management Club create a structure for an inherently unstructured recruiting process. You get to work with people who Rave successfully made the transition, have contacts, and can help direct your search fermen Devchesinen The CDO Finance Staff Coach, Imari, was a huge helo since he had real experience working in the industry, had contacts and had relevant industry knowledge. "Ross Alumni are an essential resource for career advancement. Most alumni are ready and willing to help, so don't be afraid to reach out and dsk for help.”CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Maize + Blue Fund: Enrolled in this ° Course, which allowed students 10 gain real-world experience by Managing assets - researching and managing the fund's investments. ‘T.Rowe Price Investment ° Challenge: Participated in this credit pitch competition and was selected Qs @ finalist. Traveled to T, Rowe Price headquarters to present in front of an investment panel Ross Investment Competition: Participated in the Competition, where MBAS from. business schools around the world showcase their abiity to analyze and pitch stocks, CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Served as President of the Investment Management Club. (4 You need t Coru eG ‘Served as President of the Maize ond Blue Endowment Fund, Worked as a FACT Group leader and CDO Peer Coach, Developed ‘and led the first investment management FACT group. avec} have to develo, GLOBAL EXPERIENCES MAP: I traveled to Finland, where | did U.S. market entry analysis for a home manufacturing company. MTrek:| traveled to Machu Piechu, Peru with fellow Ross MBAs. MTrek was a.good chance to connect with other students. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Finance industry. Financial Comm. + Investor Relations Pa etal Breage Cela ‘In this course, non-fundamental stock factors are presented in an academic case based manner instead of a speculative manner, like you see in the "Gives students the opportunity to analyze and provide actionable solutions to struggling companies on the verge of failure.” news.” provides direct technical skill development. The model templates were even useful in my internship.” "This provides great hands-on experience managing an actual fund - you are literally dealing with, real investments and stock pitches.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA Cera Neg ad Oral e e oe oe MBA 1 WINTER MBA SUMMER MBA 2 FALL eee ao interesk stored recruling later than most ond pefworiing opportunites Soporuniy to ely ‘Spent my summer with Unite ipin Minnocy intern. Worked eagotertom 1\. caves Shefadetlnestion Inhofe jeatlonship with the company and fo develop my presentationicosng skal CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES ‘On-campus resources that contributed to suc : "The Kresge IBIS World database was a ne AS key resource when preparing for Kresge Library offer interviews. | was able to better speak to ‘ the company and the industry, having reviewed information provided through the Kresge database Healthcare + Life Science aa rue “Healthcare is such a niche industry, but HLS provides a variety of comprehensive educational moterials, sucl their guide, to make it more accessible. Their guide was extremely helpful in preparing for mock intervie Pr (aieCAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS (4 LEARNING INVOLVEMENT Michigan Medicine Consulting Project: Begg osthevPof Srratedie ean GS foc ane CP Sya elgg Cote te Petree) willing to assist eves ‘Through HLS, | worked with IHi on a health care specific consulting project in conjunction with the U of M Health Center. . Education and Career Development for HLS. Involved with Michigan Business Women. MAB: Gained hands-on experience working with a start-up company, in Israel, ona marketing commercialization plan, My team developed a commercialization plan for a novel medical device. It was helpful to do a MAP project in my industry to gain even more experience. Served as a Student Ambassador. Worked as a Peer Coach for CDO. Teeter) that culture of eked to attract eR ae) PCa R aT another. GLOBAL EXPERIENCES community Consulting: Spent time volunteering to help non-profit . MAP Trip: Traveled to Israel to work with a s organizations by evaluating and identifying their potential growth opportunities, Medtronic Case Competition: | was a finalist in the case competition, which allowed me to develop skills and see the Medtronic research development t-up company on a marketing plan. MTtek: Traveled to Bolivia to build Ross connections and bond with peers. India Trek Traveled to India with Ql first hand, Foss Fears. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Healthcare industry. Mente Cerreliaetelt on Health Care Markets + Public Policies “The professor has robust contacts in Washington and not only presents the policy issues, but also his own thoughts and industry knowledge.” “This course thoroughly reviews the the healthcare market - including failures and challenges.” Pree cus aa ln) meee aa Sreiceiee x “This course comprehensively evaluates healthcare issues and strategies from the lens of industry stakeholders. It took our core curriculum content and applied it to the healthcare industry.”HUMAN RESOURCESMICHIGAN ROSS MBA oN a ed CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruitin e e MBAI - FALL/WINTER SUMMER/MBA2 FALL During thes ite. iil asedual “7” intern. Work project. AB See 27] _inthefall started preparing At the end of the summer, wos offered a fultime role 1o continue ‘ti ting quickly. Setting, ip rough on-camp year MBA students and reflecting on my Met with an Exber wi in HRat Rammer experience. eee! tpmrcrecs tenet A} options CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. CDO FACT Group ‘Alums hoy targetin: the managerial sk is,CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS LEARNING INVOLVEMENT MAP Proiect:| traveled to @ Humen Capital Club Lead California to work with Califia Farms to work on a solution for @ Leader of Herb Community reducing the water ‘their almond farm, tprint on ader/Peer Coach CT Grou Detroit Impact § D+B Project: | 7 betait Rovitzction Proc GLOBAL nie hee EXPERIENCES uaa teschieg © MTrek: Led a trek fo Bolivia. It was a great opportunity to bond and network with fellow MBA students, CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS. My recommended courses for the Humon Resources industry, Perel eny Foundations in POS Influence Skills Creare ee nee ea “This course gave me the space to "This course provided me with a HUGE explore innovative concepts to apply confidence boost - as it helped me to HR. It allowed me to reflect on my recognize that the interpersonal skills past and how it can influence my that | bring to the table are actually future as an HR manager: really powerful in negotiations.” vee Ourada als re ato "A powerful class for any person going into HR, to get a.orasp on the legalities rec surrounding the human resources experienc eae weinorked ona industry. I's the only course that rands-on project wi dives deep into the legal aspects." ‘ingermans Deli “This course gave great real worldMARKETINGMICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE MBAI - FALL/WINTER CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting success. MBA1 - WINTER/SUMMER e MBA2 - FALL. ”& Spotlight event, whe gin compony 1 Tauber sponsors ane Inthe fol | tended the Tauber I got on the closed is for Amazon and inthe fal of my second yeor,Idecided Being, nd used bidding points fo get ecfll fo pursue other eareer options, At FF Gnthe interview ist for Mecrosof. | ime tized the Rectlng Oashbocrd Sided uroatonotier fron Prasat nd the Career Development fice, ‘hich accepted Linterviewed witha couple of companies S) hon-campus recruiting, includ 7 Ispent my summer in Seattle workin i connie ec ae Although Tauberhas companies that %{} ofS process mprovoment precy > © Delle Artines, Bul dn ecelve any onsor internships, completedmy + providing recommendations on how io ooreh Microsoft could improve promotions in September, attended the Notional Qniheircloud servcetod, Merosoti J} Black MBA Conference, asa way fo youn neh aur. onnect with companies | even secured developing: Attar winter ‘companies started having fafions and networking prese time reach was most getting on f Altho offer crporate ® ut fo the companies | fr restedin hopes of lr closed coffer due to geog Londed up with a full-time ie end of my internshig Ultimately declined my Ms fead, i decided 10 expior Options, including the possibilty of Working for 6 start-up, Some intorviews through the conference 3) But received no \attendedan Entrepreneur and Venture ‘event, featuring the "ended uy Product Mangement position, through the connection | bul tonofe in CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resourc eter Cn seid es that contributed to success ‘When | decided to re-recruit my second year, CDO coaches were extremely helpful, They provided key advice in determining the direction | should go, and whether | should stick with Microsoft or attempt to secure a Job at a start-up’ "The Tauber Institute did a great job of providing me with resources for interview prep and networking, along with preparing me to embark on my recruiting journey.” Having that commonality of being a Wolverine and being able to speak to similar experiences was extremely beneficial. When youre part of the Michigan community, people are willing to go above and beyond for their ownCAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL GLOBAL (4 LEARNING EXPERIENCES Patines © MTrek:| went on two MTreks- one to South Africa and another to Tanzania. ‘These trips provided me with lasting memories with classmates, and new shared experien: © MAP: For my MAP project, | worked at an Amazon fulfilment center in Jeffersonville, IN. The operations project looked at how toreduce defects on the assembly line.liservedasagreat Healthcare Delivery in Emerging Opportunity to understand alts - 7 operations from a technical Fesca the Willer Dewlceon Ineute standpoint onc healtncare strategy project, Working with felow MBA students CLUB/CAMPUS © Tauber Spring Break Tip: participated i INVOLVEMENT ina spring break trp with peers, oul sponsored through Tauber, to Germany Sea (© Ye ofisiudent Engagement MEA suppl chain on global soate| gota Cee Couneil chance to visit companies such as paar ‘© Communications ChairforSection ‘Volkswagen and BW, and understand how they are leveraging their operations to provide value to their customers. The trip also included a cooking class and down-time to immerse myself in the culture there © Black Business Student Association CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Product Management industry. Corporate Financial Mobile Innovation Reporting Dwar taoals ee Sai tty "The professor made accounting very ‘Through this course | had the straightforward and accessible. All of opportunity to build an opp prototype rom the ground up. It was cool to the concepts and skills can truly be applied to so many things, in the Create something that could be future.” applicable to possible future ventures.” Pe aca s3 aur MKT 625 Innovation Mgmt. Management oem The course is primarily devoted to the Nec eco ser a "This interesting course covers the "This class showed me how to basics of product management and understand core financial concepts, innovation. Its a must if you have any ‘and gave me a base knowledge interest in innovation.” Necessary for future courses.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Dale Jarosz CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting success. e PRE-MBA/MBA - FALL MBAI - WINTER/SUMMER i informational ‘about my available through Ross. Man swerewith Over the summer, B interviews to tea in Throug) internships similrtios betweer my ovin business, and started af Ross knowing |wanted fo pursue a erate Wg Info Ross | knew my primary goal was to position mysal fo start my ed fo pursue participated in the Zell Lure institute yy program, wihich focused 4, To prepare foron © recruiting, levers network cid the Ross network | attended Corporate pr foexplore the companies ‘Tyson | had hwo projects, one os parr of nnovation team desk and another working on the improvement 15 internship xd my own personal © e | come into the fall of my MBA2 with two fulltime offers and my developing business. To fully explore n options, | participated in o recruiting, cropping for Kraft Heinz MBA2 - FALL, Using my bid * ontations and coffee chats fecruting, I fou ints, | received an invitation, Limatipl ctr, of abockup plan | spoke with Kraft, Tyson, and SC. Johnson fupmetodoiogy iako _gpaanolper working on hocheaiee the poeebeat Urseiscree rey for the Zell Lurie Venture seial se eet aes Sena trometer ty i Atthe endo the summer twas cereda Fetters io give me ime io focus on my stor wich gove me the oppertuniy itimo postion from Tyson, ang uptwerad igatons Ital Invceiors'ore lookin for rere Johnson They were: potentiol wna in etorin Gmiployment opportunities of clater date CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-c PRC R ee 7 pus resource: s that contributed to success Programming through the Zell Lurie Institute provided me with a large amount of funding over the course of my two years at Ross. The mentorship provided through Entrepreneur in Residence became a voice for my company, and a crutch to turn to as we worked to develop our brand. he Marketing Symposium was a big turning point for my recruiting experience. Having the opportunity to meet, and network with dozens of CPG companies in one place gave me the chance to find companies that were a good fit: Marketing Club helped me gain Visibility, and get my personal brand out there for companies to see.”CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Bschool Travel: Through my start-up | gained a ton of valuable, hands-on. experience. | participated in pitch competitions where we pitched our actual business, and fine tuned our value proposition. We were able to earn prize money through these CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Marketing Club - Served as a lead for the Marketing Symposium, and led trek to Chicago Zelle Lurie Commercialization Fund - Leadership Role Regs time to actu Entrepreneur and Venture Club competitions to help fund our start-up. MAP: | spent my MAP trip in Brazil, (ona project aimed at getting smart money to Brazil to fund start- GLOBAL ups. EXPERIENCES ty. © Mitek: | traveled on a pariners ec ee MTtek to Croati, Montenegro, Bosnia, and Setbia. It was a great way to meet and bond with fellow Rosser's and their families, © Trek, Korea Trek: B-School Travel is involved in the planning of these trips. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Marketing industry. eR ate NTC) Seinen) moti Valuation “This course demonstrates first-hand 41 recommend students take this how you con become an entrepreneur earlier because | found it super Gy Giving o Gusiness, verte creating helpful in later courses when we were ° usiness. Reviews the logic and idea ‘behind building a brand, without eee developing your own idea.” ec elea cual Reporting "This course covered financial concepts in a way that made them interesting, and much more approachable. The professor made the course engaging and interesting.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA ora Ne od Penance rami ra Pee e RY ee NV acon pense tl Ecc cack” et] CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting success. e e e MBA1 - FALL MBAI - WINTER MBA2 - SUMMER Gi hoboer aches bs gucace iScroofhermetnpercntucieonts JP wating ora bet precices on devSopey feementatngn Ciowedmets ZL Merkel tianeger intr recruiling pions onda list of target network and mock with my top ton the Hidden valey and Kit ‘companies. Companies and goin feedback on howto —-—«sBovquet brands. My projects iaeted reeay ian he ces Irmprove for roa interviews. jecused on brand @ pandiocktime 4] | putalet of te and eneray into doing i anpaereves LG Cshoc oc lpeus cnn evens ‘ompoted in the Land O'Lakes Case porepocvescnd lodbook ws co asrtinesunmer wos 5}. Competition to gain exposure {QP marketing outsie of the heatheo Space culworicwiticthers pu Ate prioritizing my list of companies, | ‘ropped my tesume for 6CPa ompanies ond 3 Healtheare nterviewed with Clorox, Pepsiand (BY Genentech eary in the nterviewng process (QD andreceivedorters tro x and Peps votive criteria jorox was my top choice so withdrew fron me in prospective soquont interviews fo. open ised this os my Interview spots for my peers arget companies fole as an Assistant Ma intern with Clorox. CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. The FACT Group Leaders/Peer Coac! carticulorly helpful because th nrough the recruiting pr insightful guidance, every st were vide Marketing Club Education Sessions dive into the marketing frameworks and Je a great time/space for mock practice. dition, the Marketing Symposium gives you s to receive direct feedback from mpanies you may recruit with in ‘Going on the West Coast and Chicago Treks Wve me direct exposure 0.4 number of npanies, which helped me narrow my target list.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MAP Proigct:| spent 4 weeks in India working with an agriculture processing company. We worked to CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT ‘Served as FACT Group Leader ‘and CDO Peer Coach Member of Marketing Club, Sevelop abrand strategy to increase where served as VP of S eee awareness and consumption of sate Media Maver produce. It gave me hands on A LoeNGaEoia experience interacting with @ Member of Michigan Women in Consumers. Understanding their Business Club, Healthcare Club, needs and behaviors helped us to ‘and Brand Amb dor, put Gevelop a comprehensive strategy. Sas Land O'Lakes c mpetition: GLOBAL I worked with ofeam fo develop a EXPERIENCES strategy on how to enter the protein market. We were given very litle data and had to de our own research and make assumptions beyond that and ultimately come: up with a marketing strategy. @ Mitek: As a first-year, | went to Croatia and Slovenia, As a second- year, | led a trek to France and Spain. MAP: Spent 4 weeks in India working with @ agricultural processing company on brand strategy development. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Marketing industry. PoReen Wears tues Geen atric ren penetra Pree Sa aS ae Bearley sence? “This course is all about influencing others. It helped me understand how to tailor my team communication approach to fit other cultures and ‘communication styles” “This course allowed me to apply concepts from my core courses, using analytical tools to accurately measure RO.” ocr eal Corton) Vee ata ons Fe nthe L eer) eee ete sent al oem “This course is at the intersection of psychology, social science, and behavioral economics. It enhances your understanding of the consumer and their ecosystem.” “This course helps you understand how to navigate financial statements, and will make you better equipped to manage a Profit & Loss statement.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA oa Nea a CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Ke ns that led to my recruiting e e e MBA 1ST YEAR MBA 2ND YEAR MBA 3RD YEAR Storied duci-degree progrom Ross MBA and Schoal information iting lon. Applied for open positions in the New Reached o experience ¢ ign and marketing. Focused on marketing myself to npanies, being creative ching out fo potentio the summer, intemed strategy. CAREER PATH PROFILE: RESOURCES. Resources that contributed to suc "This database helped me learn more eel) =leToh lel ce) ‘about tech companies, | was intere: in, giving a good high-level overvie the organizations. eine "Going into tech, you really have to remain knowledgeable of the tech scene. LAUNCH Ticker Sends you daily news updates, allowing you to stay on top of the tech trends, which helps when. engaging with companies. focused on off-campus recruiting had to seek out company contacts fo: networking, Being able to rely on the Ross network to help further my connections wos 0 valuable resource.”CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. ( Teens EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Poverty Solutions Competition: Worked with a team fo propose a solution to poverty in Michigan. Pitched a free mobile app, ServiceScout and won the competition, Innovation Springboarct on project with the Henry Ford Learning Institute to develop an entrepreneurship program for young students of color. Presented at the Detroit Revitalization and Business. Conference. K Prahalad Grand Challenge: Competed with a team in the business competition aimed at social impact solutions. Won 3rd place for aur social solution. Homeboy Industries: Led a volunteer spring break project in collaboration with Homeboy Industries a social enterprise that helps ex-gang members. Helped design an eCommerce site. CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Vice President of Entrepreneurship + Venture Club Design + Business Club Student Organization for Computer-Human Interaction GLOBAL EXPERIENCES MAP Project: Traveled to London ‘and New York, working with the University of Michigan Depression Center and BBC News to research the effectiveness of mental health programs, Ross Open Road: Participated in five-week cross country volunteer trip with three fellow Ross students. Spent one week in five different clties working with non-profit and social impact companies. Boek Peetu Crees rleas Tree l sought out yeyera a Cerretelltd Nicaea M Osa Merete aN Reve lhis hard enue Wines yatta RCS endless yotetela al for growth and Cetera CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Marketing industry. eect) Vleet turin ete Ti Influence een roe and Paty eed “The professor made marketing accessible, tying social issues fo the marketing industry.” Nene eae er “This course gave great practice doin which helps when engaging with any audience. different styles of speaking, ‘I gained good hands-on practice, as we actively engaged in negotiation tactics each class.” areal “Helpful in terms of the fundamentals of marketing services, especially as all economies move towards services as the main driver.”OFF-CAMPUSMICHIGAN ROSS MBA oN a Neg aad Carrie Wallick Saeasae ly Pa oUt CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting success e e e MBAI - FALL + WINTER SUMMER MBA2 - FALL + WINTER Leamelnto Rosswith aninterestin_ zis Duringthe surme|workedes on MEA Nelumed oFbesin the fal, knowing we toespore my ovalebis options sol" © Seda oe fe CBee ro joined @ Marketing FA ‘Association (NBA). While there | worked thanks to the exploration | had fon content strategy cimed at bringing san MEAT Q ‘hsed' Pika ieareiaectata gee. alotyhienlevenah Aimee, planning for the Fali Marketing © compan recoweu an v internshi from the NBA - through an cifcompusapplostion CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. Peer Coaches/FACT Group eee ee The Marketing FACT Group kept m nd helped me organize my path. Even though | t90 into Marketing, the mock interviews served as valuable prep for all interviews.” structured Joining this club provided me with o smaller group of people with similar interests to feed off of and lean on. The Kresge Librarians were extremely useful when it came to gathering data reports. They could provide me with helpful reports on all ntertainment and media trends, to help fuel career search, mCAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS LEARNING INVOLVEMENT Ghokeca 1g SHrORES etre ttay MAP Project: | spent time in San © VPof Marketing Symposium y Antonio, TXworking onGRealEstale VP of Communication for esceL Project. My team and | worked on a Entertainment + Media Club en ae strategy for how to build out the San SEE IerCaaSs ores ee cfolg Anfonioctycentertomimicthe city _‘orketing Peer Coach and FACT epe of Austin. eee aen ascked management skills, as | helped ailens. itera oversee 29 student groups, © Ross Ambassador CW cus traveling to a variety of locations. styl This gave me experience GLOBAL the platform to managing funds and outfitter EXPERIENCES era Tce ou) relationships, gowhere | @ Mitek: As a first-year, | went to Peru teva Gnd as a second-year | traveled fo Norway. JTrek: | traveled to Japan with a group of Rass students. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the entertainment industry. Taree Recta Lies 524 PoReen eelg eit Wears tues Peet ent ieee Pree anc atric ren penetra “At the core, this course is meant to "This course places an emphasis on explain'the investor side of ‘developing an adaptive companies across a variety of communication style and helps you industries. It helps you understand, develop different communication the relationship side of accounting.” tones for different audiences.” remain y eke a SoyfeoMem silts) Dearne aac ae ua oes pica ee “The content provides you with the tools “This course poses the question of to understand the data that companies what marketing means for non- accumulate as they complete research products. Everything we do is service It emphasizes consumer insights and based and this course explores selling how the brand is perceived.” services, versus tangible products.”OPERATIONSMICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE years at Delo) CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE ke ns th to my recruiting e e e MBAI - FALL /WINTER MBA1 - SUMMER MBA2 - FALL ‘ced me to.consider rd where! Inthe fal, | interviewed on afew companies, CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. "The FACT groups serve so many purposes - they offer accountability, serve as a space to gain helo and feel safe asking questions, offer structure through the recruiting process, and provides interactions with peers in the same industry. My FACT group was truly a refuge from the high-pressure business school environment Ross is a place where everyone is open ‘and available, whether it be your peers or alumni. If had a question, | could easily connect with someone within the Ross network, who was eager to help and offer relevant advice.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MAP Project: Through my MAP project | worked with a local law firm, on a strategie plan for boosting the recruitment and retention of minority employees. Itwas a good departure from my operations course work and allowed me the chance to approach a problem thorugh a business lens. Zell Lurie Commercialization Funct CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Served on the Zel Laurie Venture Copital Fund team. Iwas a member of the Ross Black Business Student Association, Iwas o member of the Design + Business Club, I served as a FACT group leader for the Tauber Operations group. G Manat eot PUNCEOR mar eng ura crralt ge within the Porras Cer emetic Cuactelterth Xale of Michigan, Daeg) Spent both MBA] and MBA2, working on the Fund. As a team, we reviewed business plans from pr revenue companies to determine whether to invest. This immersive experience allowed me to review over 30 business plans and evaluate their potential as a startup, orci) CrSe rt Ross to take Mee ers etc GLOBAL EXPERIENCES @ Mitek: As on MBA\, | traveled to Thailand and Vietnam with a group of MBAs fo bond and build connections with my peers. As an MBAZ, Iled a MTrek to Croatia and Montenegro, Event Planning: | helped plan the Alfred L Edwards Conference, in conjunction with the Ross Black Business Student Association. In addition, | coordinated the communication efforts for the Up Close Conference. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Operations industry. Eyton Tee Statistics McK Vedas eee ec This ae ‘This is one of the first courses | took, where the answers werent clear. It really helps you hone your persuasion skills as you develop a compelling argument.” ‘For me, math can be intimidating, but this course completely changed the way | analyze data and now it feels more natural.” eo ea Loe Neta diay Ree ees ACC 564 L co “Itwould be a travesty to leave business school and not know how to digest financial information, This course gave me the tools to understand how to read the story behind the numbers.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA Cor Neto Ni ee Gustav Prete eNst CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting success. e e e e MBA - FALL. MBAI - WINTER MBA SUMMER MBA2 - FALL 4 Upon aning at Ross, tho winter injoviowed Spent 11 weeksin Seat rsonalreason,| wanted AB Rena SS imsimarse ect] setinguithAnecancee 9 fogbnturime arpcymont {° Soroor chon Gnaicotitcne wth Bogan iRfiotenameree " Hg Pi Transportation. My proj negotiate my Amazon offer, time talking to MBAs, consisted of defining t oer who interned at my Manager posto Supple strategy for he © Somponies of interest, to pares igst mie delivery getgdviceandnelphering 7 iny Plan (Tech + {tk Received an offer from Atthe end of my intemship,|_ |lso negotiated with Operations) and Plan 8 5 Amazon os « Senior us Pl A. Mexineey and hod 0 re- (Auio-+ Operations Program Manager in thei SS interview dus to Seaiteofice. ranstemngotices Utlized the Brazitan CluD - resources to further develop my Being international and Companies of interest, wile Te eeeetmamy J) wanted iobe bosedin also engaging with the education), 2) Europe limited my options, Speratone Club for recruiting however, In Noverner prep. received an offer rom MeKinsey as aful-time Sythe fom ties Associate for Operations: ieee intondon | aeceptegthe nd Apple of CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES ‘On-campus resources that contributed to success. Feira ae) BRASA is very tailored to the international ieee ecclaterien) experience, providing me with relevant advice ‘and resources. Given the cultural differences that international students face, the club provided great interview prep.” Rene ees i feel aPeNaruras "Reading the resources and guides provided ley cos by CDO was helpful when developin resume and prepping for interviews because you could access them at any time and do it ‘on your own time. students and 0 This club provided great panels for students recruiting in operations and tech. It provided the opportunity to have one-on- ‘one conversations with MBA2s that have interned in the industry.”CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS (4 LEARNING INVOLVEMENT @ MAP Project: Spent 7weeksinindia + Member of Operations Management oe working on a pion for market entry Club, serving as the VP Education, Md 2mning) cand supply chain for consumer good Ross, it products (tomato products). Member of the Brazilian Student provided great hands-on operations Association (aso) and consulting training, 7 bistable Worked as a CDO Peer Coach an i e Crisis Challenge: | was involved the FACT Group leader is onewaw e tl me Clete BAD Noe bones @ involved with the Center for Positive arrive so that experience problem solving and ‘Organlznilores. KN developing realistic solutions. Nala) we Through the challenge | saw real Slaten! growthin myself and my team. Oe ENGES @ MABBroject: Spent 7 weeks in india working on a plan for market entry ond supply chain for Consumer good products tomato products) it provided great hands-on operations and consulting training. Ql CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Operations industry. Cree Ty a LYraone tents WWenttentnts eae Nera eres nl ane “Teaches you to work with excel - “This course gives o high-level view of focusing on modeling and simulation. differing aspects of operations that It teaches skills that are useful for can be epplled told variety of ‘anyone in operations and essential for consulting.” mosss Foundations in POS y Een Influence “Pushed me to explore how people in "Every conversation is a organizations can promote human negotiation - whether at work or at flourishment. | was surrounded by a home. This course gives hands-on great mix of students, providing a experience engaging in variety of perspectives to learn from.” Negotiation tactics.”TECHNOLOGYMICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Rog CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions that led to my recruiting uccess. e e e MBAT - FALL MBAI - WINTER SUMMER/MBA2 - FALL Ross thinking | wanted! fo -ampus | applied for M | spent my summerin San Francisco os patente p, Clorox. Atthe same time, | searched for a Product Management Inter for True. | ‘where I thou) (campus. | cast avery wide net otked on pro make the biggest ved inferast across multi ‘and hew they are fink tech produc! management, uy was able fo de cling, design str ‘a feature, w ‘onsuling Through attending on-campus info (Bp sessions | realized that the social impact During the internship recruiting process, orlunities Sounded similar to my leaned on my MBAI classmates, who While ct Tula, | nartcipated in their vous Work andl wanted 19 explore o had experience in relat tion week, where had the chance to fewarea, F Once | got into the pipe was able fo lean on a Ps ad interned there. Wit bie to better understane the pra the company, and their cutture, me b Osea ihe cater fal break recdy to Yo pursue marketing Tieined the Tach ming from the tea ra In total interviewed with 8 companies, Qg with ail but two being off-campus. accepted an offer from Trulia 08.0 nt Intern MAP experience with ther ‘accepted my offer ta bea Manager with Zilow. CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. CRieIMTE Rear Cacaircs ‘Across the board being able to call on the Serene A MBA2s was invaluable. From conducting mock interviews to offering quick pep-talks, me, they were always there. This technical and ea emotional support was huge for me. Oem og | was later to the tech recruiting process and ve my classmates were willing and able to talk me through what | needed to be doing to prepare. They got me up to speed on preparation the clubs had already gone through.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS LEARNING INVOLVEMENT MAB: Ispent my MAP with Microsoftto @DesignsBusiness, served as Director undersiand the role of universities in san MBA1 and Co-President as an innovation ecosystems fo inform MBA2 Microsoft leading role inthe Cascadia. @DetroitR+ 8 innovation Corridor. We interviewed is experts from around the world, © CDO MBA Peer Coach + FACT Group ee Ue presented to external stakeholders on Leader (Off-Campus, Tech) pore ea Microsoft behalf, and proposed a three y pronged model for how to engage We. ReseerechiGiub) Universities in Seattle and Vancouver. @ Michigan Business Women Beer ay Soa iaey eter © Ross Student Ambassador complefed a Detroit R6B impact '@ Spscehaaded oes ineogurel Project with the Henry Ford Learning innovation Week September 2018 institute, Our team of MBAs and BEAS generated a plan fora revenue- generating ine extension of non-profit FY Zell Lurie institute: Participated in two rounds of Dare fo Dream and placed thin the Michigan Business Challenge Seigle Impact Track for work on a digital platform lo better manage parental leave. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Technology industry. New Product & ee are tno aaoerstlal Vlolatete Cuts coo Rev) This course cov AY fees) Cee ae af a rare “This class really makes you think about 4 the proguct Wanye ana hawte This course is suger prociled fer approach the design of products that thinking about innovation and will actually work for people. Rpireoreeoahior Pre eR oced ents ieee ieee et "This is a great course for someone new to tech who wants a lot of hands-on experience with Tableau, SQL, and Python.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA oN a Ned CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key actions th to my recruiting e e e SUMMER/MBAI - FALL. MBAI - WINTER/SUMMER MBA2 - FALL/WINTER inthe MUT MBA S) Through the winter, | continued wi helped me 2S} interview prep, wi thMBA2s to & a " gain experience mocking. F1 tworl ‘came back he fal with hard 10 get involved on- \ had to prepare and bull my y 80 leaned ah Sloss Tryough sum sheeinge S D> Popaca rio novation ‘exactly what | vasn' excited about big wanted to make more of an position and was CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-campus resources that contributed to success. eam old The CDO Staff Co ideas around, .0 broad, but the educational programming, rough the Tech Club helped me get in the whats available and gain exp: to the h, since | had previously been so fo JCAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MAP Proiect: | spent a week in China, working on a Marketing for Impro Industries, The project allowed me to explore the Chinese culture, while working with a team ona project that had a real deliverable. Detroit Impact § D+B Project:| acted as a facilitator for Design for Detroit Revitalization Project. | was learning through teaching, Co-Chair of LORx: My involvernent in Ross’ flagship leadership development community allowed me to develop my own leadership skills, as | worked with the others who had varied styles of leadership and communication CLUB/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Co-Chair of LORx VP of Social Media for Marketing Lab VP of Detroit Impact and Design Thinking Facilitator for Desig Business Club olay Cine) Mich GLOBAL EXPERIENCES Mirek: As a MBA}, | traveled to Morocco and Portugal. As an MBA2, | lead a trek fo Bal India Trek: Over spring break, | went fo India with 30 other MBAs. it gave context around the culture. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Tech industry. ota Nig "Eye-opening course that allows you to take d step back from the numbers/data and understand why people do the things they do from a psychological perspective.” ea re pe “It gave me the opportunity to get up and present, while focusin on how you present yourself and less on the content. The hands-on practice increased my public speaking confidence.” Management eecuientens pea moreso computing interests from my Undergrad. It gives the tools necessary to learn coding.” fe actas an agent of change and more social “This course brought me back to my Uc eats “Through this course, you learn how to leverage company resources to create ly motivated projects.”MICHIGAN ROSS MBA CAREER PATH PROFILE Tea eee CAREER PATH PROFILE: TIMELINE Key, jons th to my e e ev MBA1 - FALL MBA! - WINTER MBA SUMMER + MBA2 B ir crand Goneurrna cowry pier i APersasenlinonneas @ ing for both Joined the, nections and Dropped resume for 0 [el erreamsepsrtn coerce At the end of my internship, was off fullsime positon, with an acceptance deadline of November CAREER PATH PROFILE: ROSS RESOURCES On-c fetes aoa Of us resources that contributed to success. The peer coaches were extremely helpful for gaining the initial, structured interview practice. The skills developed at these ‘appointments, were great when practicing with friends. “Joining this club was super helpful when greparing for my interview with Amazon, hey host an Amazon-specific prep session, that gave me the foundation for my on-campus recruiting.” “When | was an MBAI, my Ross peers - the MBAQs particularly - were an amazing advice network, | cold emailed MBAs ‘asking for guidance and it created an entire network of peers.CAREER PATH PROFILE: KEY COMPONENTS My key tips for success, within and outside the classroom. EXPERIENTIAL CLUB/CAMPUS LEARNING INVOLVEMENT MAP Project: traveled toPeruand Member of Tech Club. Japan, working with an ecorlodge ke ae compony onamarketing strategy. Served as ¢ Community Consulting This hands-on experience taught me ™ oleae the need fo sometimes step back fe Served on the board ofthe Asian Folger amo dre-frame your problem, when American Business Club. Ea calme aco) working on a project. jo things that @ Worked with the Black Business Living Business Leadership Student Association (SSA) and ‘ Experience (LBLE): This gave me the Hispanic Business Student Welt igellilas opportunity to gain real world Association (HBSA) to host joint Fol aoa experience as @ consultant for events to foster fellowship among Forte le Shinola, working with the company cultural affinity groups. Mogens on market strategy. Sosa Rolt) iting: Trough this GLOBAL eect i norepretite EXPERIENCES Bae ry) Community Cons: Is. Gave hands: Ioncrsiolarellby on consulting experience, generating realistic solutions @ MAP Project: I traveled to Peru and Japan, working with an eco-lodge ‘company ona market entry strategy. Got fo experience the ‘Amazon rainforest and Japanese culture. CAREER PATH PROFILE: COURSE SUGGESTIONS My recommended courses for the Tech industry. PEST oR Ursus Pee ee le Oe SRC ton “Teaches you SQL, Tableau and other fools that are necessary for the industry. You will hove to learn it Fears cna ths course eventually, 80 why not learn these effectively teaches how to:evoltcte programs while in school.” whether to buy or die.” “In tech there are LOTS of Wereen eureins yc Cita eat Pie scl erate Tt ta ® i a en ~ Rey “In tech, ideas are populated right and left, so it's important to learn the IP processes and how to protect your intellectual material." “Managing a team means dealing with peoples feelings, so learning how to do so effectively is essential.”