Several services are offered and are outlined below. In addition, students may also participate in the Hofstra University M.B.A. Resume Book, which is published annually and mailed to Fortune 500 firms as well as to smaller financial and other firms in the New York area. All M.B.A. candidates are provided with information on suggested steps to conduct a successful job search. This program details the techniques and importance of selecting a career objective, developing interviewing skills, and preparing a resume. Students also establish a timetable for completing each phase of their job searches during their M.B.A. studies.
Interviews take place throughout the academic year but the majority occur in the spring semester.
The M.B.A. placement coordinator maintains a current, comprehensive library which provides M.B.A. students with information about these companies as well as about the job search process in general. All M.B.A. students are invited and strongly advised to attend one of the career planning seminars sponsored by the Career Development Office. Included in these discussions are information on job search strategies, resume writing, interview skills and preparation and job selection. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals,Inc.