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Overview Targets
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Geographic Preference

• Regional US
• Specific cities
• Outside US (then by country or region)

Target Sector(s)

• Public
• Private
• Nonprofit

Industry(ies)
Function(s)
Key Objective(s)
Other Considerations
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Market Segment __________________________________
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Target Companies

• 5-10 Initial Targets

Experts

• 1-3 Industry or Functional Experts

Organization Insiders

• Specific individuals networking contacts

Contact Lists
Industry/ Professional Associations
Periodicals, Books, Directories
Research Sources
Other
NB Do this for each target market segment.
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Market Segment __________________________________
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Opportunities Uncovered

• Brief description, company, type, etc.

Strengths, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• What makes you different?
• What do you bring to this opportunity

Results, Accomplishments

• What have you done that demonstrates
• your competence
• your fit with this organization

Your Unique Fit
Positioning Statement
NB Do this for each target market segment.
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Review your Objectives

• Why did you decide to return to school to pursue
  an MBA?

• What were your personal high scores on the BCII
  assessment test?

Step 1

• What were your low scores on the BCII assessment
  test?

• What did the BCII assessment test reveal about
  your career interests?

Evaluate your Fit

• How have your career interests changed since you
  entered Yale SOM?

• How has your participation in classes, SIG
  events, and corporate presentations this year
  (and your internship if a second year) influenced
  your career interests?

Step 2

• What feedback have you received from faculty,
  recruiters, alumni, students, and others about
  your fit for industries and organizations you
  have targeted?

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Define your Search
Step 3
Contact Second-Year Students Faculty (second-yea
r students can discuss with peers)
What do they know about the industry and working
in it? Who do they know? Who should you contact?
Which companies are the best to work for? (see
also the research guide)
Step 4
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Contact Alumni
Search Alumni SOM databases. Pick contacts in
companies/industry. What do they suggest as a
career path? Which companies are the best to work
for? Who should you contact?
Step 5
Contact Executives/ Other Networking References
Identify executives in the industry. Consider the
contacts provided by others. Conduct research to
learn more about their backgrounds. Send a cold
letter (mail or email), express interest in
industry and company. Follow-up by phone call.
Ask for x minutes to discuss career advice,
search approach, and industry overview.
Step 6