MBA Program: August To-Do List

Week of August 5

  • August 2 – August 9 – Upload your resume in the Yale SOM Template and request Network Feedback through Vmock by EOD, Friday, August 9.
    • For guidance on your resume, see the CDO Resume Guide
    • Resumes submitted for review before EOD, August 9, will be returned between August 12 and August 23
    • This is the final resume review period for incoming MBA students. If you have submitted for review in a previous review period, you are not required to submit again
  • Prior to Orientation, we recommend reviewing the Your CDO Partnership summer session and using Vmock’s Elevator Pitch to practice your story

Week of August 12

  • Orientation Week – We look forward to seeing you in Evans Hall!
  • August 16, 9a – 12p – Required CDO Programming

Week of August 19

  • Managing Groups & Teams – no CDO assignments. Stop by the CDO to say hello!

Week of August 26

  • August 30 – Complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment. You will use your results during required CDO programming on September 6.
  • Fall semester begins. Fall recruiting events are available for sign-up in CMS
    • Review Target Audience and Work Authorization Requirement fields in CMS Event Information to maximize your time
  • One-on-one coaching appointments are open in CMS: we encourage watching the Your CDO Partnership session before making a one-on-one coaching appointment
    • NOTE: Early Fall Semester is especially busy for coaching appointments. Please be patient and look for the next available coaching appointment in the semester. If you make a coaching appointment, please respect the coach’s time and your classmates’ time by attending the appointment as scheduled.

Questions? Email us at som.cdo@yale.edu

By Audrey Hupp
Audrey Hupp Associate Director of Operations and Program Manager, Career Education & Coaching