2. Who We Are
Laura Kapelski, Assistant Director
• 6 Years Career Coaching Experience
• M.S. from Miami University – Student Affairs in
Higher Education
• B.A. from University of Iowa Political Science,
Communications Studies
• Supporting the Government, International
Development, and Not-for-Profit industries
Elly Drygas, Peer Advisor
• Summer Internship: American Express
•3 Years Experience working in Non-Profits
•Co-President of McDonough Net Impact and Graduate
Assistant for the Global Social Enterprise Initiative.
•BA in Economics, Minor in Statistics from University of
California Davis
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3. Overall Trends
• Increased Interest in Social Impact, International
Development—Leverage your MBA skill set & passion
• Decreased federal spending expected to affect government
and foreign aid hiring
• Start Early! Hiring processes vary—Networking and
getting involved are critical for positioning
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4. Exploring, Networking, Launching
MBA Success Factors
Club Events:
• Social Impact Week - Aug 29-Sept 2
• Net Impact Day
• Emerging Markets Network Day
• Net Impact Trek(s) – Spring 2012 (World Bank & Hilton CSR)
• Government & Business Club Lunch & Learns – On Going
Resources:
• MBA Nonprofit Connection (MNC) Postings
• Georgetown Global Social Enterprise Initiative
• Devex.com – create your Individual Professional
Membership
• Makingthedifference.org
• http://www.bsr.org/en/our-network/csr-jobs
• Vault Guide: International Development, Government
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5. Exploring, Networking, Launching
MBA Success Factors
Career Fairs & Events:
• Net Impact National Conference 2012, Baltimore,
Georgetown is a Partner School
• Society for International Development Career Fair
• “Career Pathways in International Development” Panel
• “Careers in Treasury” Panel
• Annual Georgetown Graduate Students and Hoya
Development Bank Happy Hour, Feb 16
• Georgetown Government & Non-Profit Expo, February 2012
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6. Employer Partnerships
Non-for-Profit/Social Impact International Development
Education Pioneers** (Intern) The United Nations* (FT)
Emerging Markets Development Advisor
Ashoka Program* (FT)
The World Bank Group*
Navy Federal Credit Union (Intern) International Finance Corporation** (FT &
Intern)
Laureate Education* (FT)
Mercy Corps
National Park Service (Intern)
Development Finance International*
Nature Conservancy * (Intern) Development Alternatives International
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (Intern) Tony Elumelu Foundation African Markets
Intern Program
Rare (FT & Intern) ScrowCroft Group
** On-Campus Presence & Interviews
* On-Campus Presence
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7. Employer Partnerships
Government
State Department* (FT & Intern)
FBI, Special Advisor Program** (FT)
US Secret Service, Special Advisor Program* (FT)
US Oversees Private Investment Corporation *
US Department of Health and Human Services*
National Park Service (Intern)
US Department of Treasury
US Economic Development Agency
** On-Campus Presence & Interviews
* On-Campus Presence
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8. MBA Success Factors
• Your job search begins summer 2012
• Create catalog of strengths & accomplishments
• Update your resume, define your goals prior to arrival
• What path do you want to pursue, Where do you want to pursue that path?
How will you make a contribution in that path?
• Career switching is possible, but requires additional effort
• Consider switching industry OR function, not both
• Informational interviews and networking are critical
• Examine your existing network and start practicing
• When you get to campus, work with Career Center and Clubs early to develop
your plan/strategy
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9. Student Panel
Hatem Mahbouli
M12 Pursuing International Development/Impact Investing Career
Full Time Position: Investment Officer, FMO Dutch Development Bank
Summer Internship: Gray Ghost Ventures Village Capital Investment Program,
MENA Financial Coordinator
Mike Biscardi
M12 Pursuing Federal Government Career
Full Time Position: FBI Special Advisor
Summer Internship: Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, Summer
Associate
Lauren Miller
M13 Pursuing Education Sector/Non Profit Careers
Summer Internship: Education Pioneers Fellow
Laura Baker
M13 Pursuing International Development
9 Summer Internship: IFC, Portfolio & Operational Risk Department
10. Student Panel Questions
• Tell us about your background, career interest and
goals, and intended/accepted position after graduation.
• How did your planned career path influence your
decision to pursue your MBA at Georgetown?
• During your job search, how do feel that your
Georgetown experience has benefitted or differentiated
you?
• What are the most important things you did (or wished
you had done) for your job search during the summer
before business school?
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Hinweis der Redaktion
1. Targeting employers—research is the key to positioning yourself for this field. DC is a hot bed for NPs and Government related opportunities, so you want to research to 1) identify new, up and coming opportunities 2) narrow down the broad list 3) determine where MBA skill set is most applicable (e.g., PMF in Government program, or agencies that value private sector experience: SEC, Treasury). Know how current trends affect possible opportunities—i.e. government budget cuts and availability of programs.Not all organizations follow typical MBA hiring process (lack of resources, specialized process USA JOBS, number of openings, targeting other venues-conferences etc.) Timeline is extended, hiring more just-in-time, but set-up work can best position you for success. Important to use variety of methods for accessing these opportunities, multiple strategies is key. networking #1 (utilize alumni and speakers to build knowledge and network)Strong relationships that recruit on campus or have presence at club events: FBI, Secret Service, OMB, Treasury, Education Pioneers, Rare, Community Wealth Ventures. Internship resources: MBA Non Profit Connection Internship postings 2. Club Events—getting involved in club events offers alumni interaction, show interest/passion for field3. Career Fairs—both National and Georgetown specific, Great resources: devex.com, MNC summer internships, makingthedifference.org etc.
