Evening & Weekend MBA Career Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Advising FAQs
Workshop FAQs
Resource FAQs
Job Search FAQs
On-Campus Recruitment FAQs
Advising FAQs
Q: How do I schedule an advising appointment?
A: Advising Appointments
- Check in CareerNet for available appointments with the advisor of your choice. You will need your CalNet ID to login.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of advising sessions I can have?
A: Advising Appointments
- Currently, there is no limit to the number of advising sessions available to you throughout your MBA program.
Q: How long after graduating can I take advantage of career
advising?
A: Advising for Recent Graduates
- As new graduates, you have access to 3 months of CareerNet and student Career Services, after which time you can always make an appointment by emailing alumnicareers@haas.berkeley.edu. Currently there is no charge for alumni advising appointments.
Q: How do I schedule a mock interview?
A: Mock Interviews
- Sign up through CareerNet.
Workshop FAQs
Q: How do I sign up for a workshop?
A: Workshop Registration
- Sign up in CareerNet by clicking on the Workshops tab, or by clicking on the Upcoming Career Events on your Home page.
Resource FAQs
Q: How do I log into CareerNet?
A: CareerNet Login
- Go to: http://careernet.haas.berkeley.edu and enter your CalNet ID and passphrase.
Q: I can't access Vault.com through CareerNet. What should I do?
A: Accessing and Vault
- If you're having difficulty accessing the Vault guides, please email Rebecca Ricksen .
Q: Can I view the ResumeBooks in CareerNet?
A: CareerNet ResumeBooks
- Yes. In CareerNet, click the Resume Book tab. A submenu of Resume Books will appear listed by year. Select the Resume Book you would like to view.
Q: How do I take CareerLeader?
A: CareerLeader Access
- We provide CareerLeader to you free of charge. Log into CareerNet and click the Resources tab for login instructions.
Q: Are there other assessment instruments available besides CareerLeader?
A: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- Offers a foundation for understanding your leadership style, problem-solving approach, professional work environment, potential pitfalls, and suggestions for development. We provide you online access at no cost. Login instructions can be found in CareerNet under the Resources tab.
Q: How long do new graduates receive career services?
A: Career Services after Graduation
- Access to CareerNet is available for 3 months after graduation for all MBA programs, and we are pleased to offer services to you as an MBA alumnus throughout your lifetime. Visit the Haas Alumni Network for more information about alumni career services.
- On-Campus Recruiting is only available to currently enrolled students.
Job Search FAQs
Q: Does CareerNet list Experienced Hire positions?
A: Experienced Hire Positions
- Our Account Managers have been conducting outreach to companies to learn how we can meet their experienced hiring needs. We are working on aggregating a list of employers who have expressed interest in MBA students with more years of experience. Currently, students can refer to the AlumniJobs Database for companies targeting experienced hires.
- Additionally, we're starting to see a new model in which some companies request EWMBA students to apply directly to their web site for their experienced hire recruiting.
- Existing resources through our office also include the Berkeley MBA Experienced Hire Resume Database and the Experienced Hire Career Fair. Email us for more information on these resources.
Q: What other off-campus resources are available to pursue internship opportunities?
A: Off-Campus Internship Search
- At any time during the program, we encourage you to utilize our career advisors to assist you with off-campus internship strategies.
- Check the Company Job Postings in CareerNet for internship opportunities (as well as part-time positions.)
- Consult the Student Project Listings which present an opportunity to get transitional experience.
Q: Is there a process in place to help students with their job search for full-time positions throughout their MBA program?
A: Off-Campus Full-time Position Search
- Once you have determined your career focus, students are welcome to participate in a Directed Job Search Team facilitated by a career advisor to help you quickly launch a strong job search. This intensive, 6-week program is comprised of weekly team conference calls where students network, share leads and check in on each other's progress. Additionally, students take part in individual sessions with the advisor to strengthen their strategies and obtain leads.
- At any time during the program, we encourage you to utilize our advisors to assist you with off-campus job search strategies.
- Check the Company Job Postings in CareerNet and AlumniJobs Database for full-time opportunities.
- Consult the Student Project Listings which present an opportunity to get transitional experience.
On-Campus Recruitment FAQs
Q: Clarify the OCR internship policies: at what point do students need to be unemployed to participate?
A: On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) Internship Program
- Students are allowed to participate in On-Campus Recruiting for summer internships as long as they are unemployed prior to beginning their internship.
Q: How do students get approved for On-Campus Recruiting?
A: On-Campus Recruiting Approval Process
- The current policies and processes are described on the On-Campus Recruiting page under the Resources tab in CareerNet.
Q: Can students who are eligible to participate in OCR for full-time positions defer their graduation and continue to participate the following year?
A: All MBA students are limited to one On-Campus Recruiting cycle for full-time positions.
Q: Can I receive OCR emails if I am not eligible for On-Campus Recruiting?
A: On-Campus Recruiting Emails
- Students must be eligible for OCR in order to be subscribed to the OCR emails; however, all the information is readily available in CareerNet.
