Career Planning
CASE works closely with Fuqua’s CMC and the Social Impact Club to
support students and alumni interested in pursuing social sector internships
and careers. Activities include sponsoring social enterprise career panels
and networking opportunities, providing industry information, developing
relationships with social sector organizations, promoting job postings, and
advising students on their job search and career decisions.
- Employment Opportunities
- Career Counseling and Activities
- General Resources for Social Sector Careers
Employment Opportunities
Fuqua is committed to providing its students and alumni with access to a broad range of employment opportunities in the social and nonprofit sector, and with socially responsible for-profit companies.
CASE/CMC Career Updates
Periodically, CASE sends out career updates via e-mail that contain resources,
job listings and information designed to assist Fuqua students and alumni
with social sector career development. If you are interested in subscribing
to this service, Join CASE and
be sure to select the Career Information box - FUQUA Students and Alumni
ONLY.
The MBA Nonprofit Connection
Fuqua contracts with the MBA
Nonprofit Connection, a national nonprofit organization that facilitates
the placement of business school students and graduates in nonprofit jobs. Visit their Summer Jobs Showcasedevoted to featured examples of past summer intern experiences.
In addition to providing a steady flow of full-time and summer job listings,
Alison Davis, Executive Director of MNC, serves as a resource to students
who are interested in learning more about the world of nonprofit careers.
If interested in MNC career counseling, please first set up an appointment
with Mary Beck Sutton in
the CMC.
Daytime MBA students and alumni may access job
listings via the CASE/CMC
Nonprofit Job Directory
External Job Posting Websites/Resources
For a list of CASE recommended external websites for job postings,
visit our General Career
Resources page.
Career Counseling and Activities
The Career Management Center (CMC) and CASE work with students interested in conducting a tailored job search in nonprofit, public sector, or socially responsible organizations. Set-up an appointment with Mary Beck Sutton in the CMC or Matt Nash at CASE.
Job Search Teams
Staff from CASE and the CMC facilitate peer support groups for
students actively seeking internships or full time jobs in the social sector,
sustainability, or corporate social responsibility. By completing weekly
assignments and reporting their achievements, obstacles, etc., team members
hold each other accountable for their progress towards achieving their ideal
opportunity Weekly sessions begin in Term 2. For more information, contact Matt
Nash.
Career Research
Fuqua provides its students and alumni with a myriad of opportunities
when it comes to researching career opportunities within the sector. For
example, read
about our 2006 "Week in Washington" career trek.
Campus Events
Many of the events hosted by CASE and the Social Impact Club should
be of interest and value to students exploring their social sector career
options. View our events calendar
here.
CASE Summer Internship Program
The CASE Summer Internship Program enables first year Fuqua Daytime MBA students
to participate in summer internships with nonprofit and governmental agencies
to learn about social sector management without making a significant financial
sacrifice by supplementing the often below-market salaried offered by nonprofit
and government agencies. View
details on the CASE Summer Internship Program and download application
form.
General Resources for Social Sector Careers
CASE has created short Social Sector Career Guides available for download by individuals who are interested in gaining a better understanding of and exploring opportunities for involvement in the social sector:
- A Brief Guide to Understanding the Social Sector (PDF)
- The Pursuit of Social Sector Employment (PDF)
- A Guide for Social Sector Employers Seeking to Hire MBAs (PDF)
Publications and Internet Resources
For a complete list of CASE recommended helpful Publications and Internet
Resources for employment within the social sector please visit our General
Career Resources page.
Bridgestar
Fuqua has formed an alliance with Bridgestar,
an initiative of the Bridgespan Group that is a member-driven community dedicated
to connecting, educating and engaging talented leaders in the nonprofit sector. Visit
Bridgestar and gain access to resources that will help you explore opportunities
in the nonprofit sector.