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Career Development and Coaching

Managing your career is a leadership skill and a lifelong endeavor. It takes time, commitment and energy. The Career Management professionals at Goizueta Business School are committed to providing you with the support you need to succeed in your most important role -- the architect of your future! Goizueta's Career Management Center for Working Professionals partners with Executive MBA students to build lifelong foundtional skills for establishing and managing career objectives.

Whether you are looking to grow within your current company or make a significant career change, you will gain the skills you need to develop a career plan that capitalizes on your education and experience.

Career development and coaching is a valuable component of the Executive MBA program at Emory's Goizueta Business School. As a member of our Executive MBA community, you will benefit from one-on-one career coaching, workshops and other tools and resources to help you manage your career and meet your professional development goals -– both now and in the future. Once you graduate, you will continue to have access to job postings, workshops and career coaching through our Alumni Career Services.

As a part of the Goizueta Executive MBA experience, we offer our students:

  • Content: A framework and tools for life-long career planning and goal setting, including skill building sessions and workshops.
  • Coaching: Individualized career-coaching support – accessible and knowledgeable resources for planning.
  • Connections: Networking and corporate connection opportunities and events.

    • Career and Professional Development Workshops

    Students take advantage of workshops that address career management needs and interests. Workshops focus on career advancement and include topics such as:

    • Marketing yourself for the job you want
    • Personal brand and image
    • Transitioning to leadership roles
    • Working with executive recruiters
    • Networking strategies
    • Resume writing
    • Job search tools and resources

    Career Coaching

    As a student in Emory's Executive MBA program, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Career Coach to define your career goals and create a plan for your career direction. Individual coaching sessions may be scheduled via phone or in person.


    How a Coach Can Help

    Our career coaches can work with you based on your specific needs and interests. Whether you are exploring a new career, making a career change or taking your leadership to the next level, a coach can help you:

    • Identify and define your career goals
    • Explore career options and create a career plan
    • Access resources and tools
    • Devise a networking strategy to market yourself
    • Critique your resume and cover letter
    • Practice interviewing skills and salary negotiation
    • Stay accountable to your plan

    Emory and Goizueta Networking Events

    As part of the Emory community, you will benefit from networking events with other Goizueta MBAs, Emory alums and local companies. These events are an excellent opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities, and hear from well-known leaders across a variety of industries and functions.


    Career Management Tools and Resources

    Emory University and Goizueta Business School's MBA Career Management Center for Working Professionals offer a host of tools and resources that help you manage your career. These include online career assessment tools, an exclusive Goizueta job board, access to an alumni database and discounts on well-known career management and executive search tools.