All Programs: January CDO Updates

TOP RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR SPRING SEARCH: whether you are preparing to start in on recruiting for the first time in the spring or fleshing out your parallel path, use these exploration and networking resources to support your preparation for spring:
- Industry Understanding: Primerli / Vault Guides – video or written guides that quickly teach you the basics of industries and industry language to help you prep for dynamic coffee chats
- Company Research and List-Building: CB Insights – real-time information about global start-up companies and investors
- Country Research: MBA-Exchange Country Guides / MyVisaJobs / GoinGlobal – country overviews including information on recruiting, major industries, job functions, and visa requirements
- Tracking Outreach: Your Network Tracker – a starting template to help you track applications, outreach, interviews and more. Or, create your own using AI with a prompt: “I’m a [first year MBA] student doing a self-directed [internship/job] search. Create a networking tracker template for Excel to help me keep track of my outreach, applications, and interviews in [industry]“

UPDATE:
- Your profile – re-evaluate your desired industries, functions and geographies for your spring search
- Your resume in the Resume Book(s) – refresh your resume based on current interests
- Your saved search alerts for Job Postings & Events – get email alerts for the job postings and events that most closely match your current search

Navigating a Self Directed Search

Navigating a self-directed search can feel overwhelming, but having a roadmap, like the CDO Quick Start Guide, makes the process more manageable and effective. The timeline on our blog is designed to guide you through each stage of the year, helping you stay proactive, organized, and focused.

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