Frequently Asked Questions – Career Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies recruit University of Tennessee MBAs? (A sample listing.)
| Bush Brothers, Inc Chick-fil-A Coca-Cola CROSSMARK Cummins Dell Eastman Chemical Eaton Corporation ExxonMobil FedEx Fifth Third Bank FTI Consulting General Electric Gerdau Ameristeel Intel Corporation Johnson & Johnson Lincoln Financial Group Macy’s Medtronic Navair |
Nike Oak Ridge National Labs Otis Elevator PerfectServe PolyOne Corporation Procter & Gamble PricewaterhouseCoopers Raytheon Schlumberger Schneider Electric Scripps Network Sears Holding Company Siemens SmartBank Stanford Financial SteelCase Tennessee Valley Authority Transportation Insight Tyco |
How do companies recruit UT MBA students?
Companies have access to UT MBA students in a variety of ways. The university-wide online recruiting system, Hire-A-Vol, is a unique program that collects resumes, allows employers to contact students, and gives students the opportunity to sign up for interviews. Recruiters also contact the UT MBA Career Services department on a regular basis and these opportunities are communicated directly to the students. The MBA Career Services department also constantly updates and distributes job postings to students and encourages participation in the various career fairs (campus-wide, MBA, and concentration-specific) held on campus. Resume books are kept on file in the Career Services department and distributed to all interested employers.
How effective is the MBA Program’s on-campus recruiting program?
| Percentage of students who received jobs from MBA program-facilitated activities: | |
2010 |
63% |
2009 |
60% |
2008 |
78% |
2007 |
60% |
2006 |
71% |
What networking opportunities are available in the UT MBA Program?
Networking is defined as the bringing together of individuals with common business interests in an effort to build relationships that will produce current and future benefits. The UT MBA Program has a large network of alumni, faculty, and students that work together to find the right opportunities for each and every student. Through a variety of events such as career panels, in-class speakers, faculty spotlights, job fairs, round table discussions, and conferences and forums, UT MBA students are able to expand their networks to better prepare them for the business world upon graduation.
What are some examples of job titles that UT MBAs take upon graduation?
| Actuarial Assistant, Lincoln Financial Group Business Analyst, Knoxville Utilities Board Financial Analyst, Fifth Third Bank Management Associate, Regions Financial Operations Excellence Specialist, PolyOne |
Pricing and Production Reporting Analyst, Chick-fil-A Procurement Associate, ExxonMobil Site Transportation Leader, Procter & Gamble Supply Base Specialist, Tyco Electronics Supply Chain Specialist, Tennessee Valley Authority |
What is the salary range for a UT MBA upon graduation? Average? Median?
Salary Range |
Average Salary |
Median Salary |
|
2010 Graduates |
$37,000 – $118,000 | $71,017 |
$70,000 |
2009 Graduates |
$36,000 – $102,000 | $73,615 |
$75,000 |
2008 Graduates |
$33,000 – $100,000 | $72,143 |
$72,500 |
What is the geographic distribution of jobs for UT MBAs?
UT MBA students take their skills all over the United States and the world upon graduation. Through the vast alumni network and numerous faculty, and career service contacts, students have numerous opportunities to pursue careers in the area they most desire.
Midwest |
4% |
Northeast |
2% |
Southwest |
6% |
South |
71% |
West |
17% |
What is the job function distribution for UT MBAs?
UT MBA students use their skills in many different areas upon graduation. With the range of concentrations and internships available, students are well-prepared to enter a variety of areas.
Finance |
25% |
Marketing |
23% |
Logistics/Operations |
44% |
Consulting |
8% |
What percentage of UT MBA students have a job upon graduation? 3 months after graduation?
Over the past three years, about 75-80% of UT MBA students have received a job offer before graduation and 88% of UT MBA students have received a job offer within three months of graduation.
How involved are UT alumni in the MBA career development and recruiting process?
The alumni network is heavily involved in every aspect of the UT MBA Program. Alumni speakers lead career development sessions for first-year students covering a variety of topics from interviewing to resume advice. The Career Services department also matches students with alumni mentors in their respective concentrations to provide students connections with real world business leaders. The Alumni Advisory Board is also extremely active and is involved in MBA events and activities on a regular basis.
What are some examples of summer internship titles for UT MBAs?
Business Analysis Intern, Chick-fil-A
Financial Analyst, Brunswick Corporation
Global Logistics Improvement Intern, Cummins
Inside Sales Intern, Toyota
Marketing Intern, Pittsburgh Steelers
Process Engineer Intern, Procter & Gamble
Purchasing Intern, L’Oreal USA
Supply Chain Intern, Schlumberger
US Procurement Center Intern, ExxonMobil
Wealth Management Intern, UBS
What is the monthly internship salary range for a UT MBA? Average? Median?
The monthly internship salary range for the 2010 UT MBA graduates was $0 - $5280. The mean monthly internship salary for this class was $3268 and the median monthly internship salary for these students was $3680.
How involved is the UT MBA Program in the placement of students for their summer internships?
While there is not a set list of internships that the Career Services department assigns to students, students are able to tap into the robust network of alumni and faculty connections to find the internship which best fits their respective skill set. Throughout the 17-month program numerous networking opportunities are provided and students are asked to draw upon these contacts when searching for internships.
What career resources are available for UT MBA alumni?
The UT MBA Program offers a wide variety of resources to help alums throughout their careers. Hire-A-Vol is a university-wide online recruiting system that allows students to view and apply to online job postings, sign up for on-campus, telephone, and videoconference interviews, and post resumes and cover letters for prospective employers. UT MBA students also have access to the Vault Online Library, a career management resource to equip students for post-MBA jobs, and One Wire, a career management tool that connects students with top financial firms. All MBA students also have access to the extensive UT MBA alumni network as well as the numerous distinguished faculty on campus.
Can I get in touch with recent UT MBA graduates during the admissions process?
One of the many privileges of being a UT MBA student is having direct access to the alumni network. However, once a student has been admitted to the UT MBA Program, they have full access to the alumni network that includes more than 4,000 business professionals.