Industry Focus
QS TopMBA delves in to some of the most popular industries which MBA's choose to work in
The United Nations Global Compact and its effect on big business social responsibility
It is 35 years since Milton Friedman, the influential free market economist, said: “The social responsibility of business is to increase profits.” In the intervening period, especially around the millennium, corporations began to sing a slightly different tune - seemingly more responsible and... [more]
Internships in Consultancy: Why you should swap the beach for the office
According to a 2007 survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a survey of nearly 700 companies around the world found that 62% took on MBA students as interns over the summer months. Of these, almost three-quarters considered employing their interns before looking at external... [more]
Unconventional Recruiting Methods
As the so-called ‘War for Talent’ rages, big businesses are having to look at new ways to locate, attract and recruit the best people onto their payrolls. Their need has lead to some intriguing recruiting methods and, on many occasions, to applause or to some severe head-scratching in the HR... [more]
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MBA Internships: Interview with Jordan Shapiro, Management Consultancy Associate at A.T. Kearney
"My internship was a great experience and gave a real taste of my current role, rather than a contrived summer experience." [more]
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Careers in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Most large retail and consumer products firms operate programmes for new graduate and MBA recruits. These programmes typically train and develop younger candidates from a wide range of disciplines for leadership and managerial roles. Trainees are usually exposed to all aspects of the business, from... [more]
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A Career in Investment Banking
If you are considering a career in investment banking, then London, New York, Frankfurt, Hing Kong and Tokyo are the places to be - but especially London and New York. [more]
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Careers in automotive & industry
The automotive and industry sector offers a strong selection of well-recognised graduate programmes, international career paths and some very glamorous products! [more]
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Careers in consulting - an introduction
Consultancy is now one of the most popular career options for MBAs and one of the fastest growing sectors in the business world. [more]
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Careers in IT - Management opportunities for MBAs
The Information Technology Industry is a massive recruiter of graduates, but hires relatively small numbers of MBAs, largely into business development, internal consulting, sales and marketing functions, though a small number of MBAs do return to technical funtions. It is important to have the... [more]
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Careers in Aerospace - Things taking off for MBAs
With a sigh of relief, aerospace employees and firms the world over welcomed news that business in the sector is at last beginning to pick up again after several years of thin order books, project delays and poor financial results. This is good news for those looking to work in the... [more]
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Careers in Consultancy - Are you the type?
According to recent surveys, demand for new MBAs in the consultancy sector has risen by a massive 30% in the past two years. Together with investment banking, the sector is likely to account for as much as 50% of all hiring at many of Europe’s top business schools. The apparent attractions of... [more]
Careers focus - Hedge Funds
The investment banking sector has long been a favourite destination for MBAs and many of the major players have well-developed intern and full-time hire programmes designed to source and integrate the brightest and best... [more]
Careers focus - Pharmaceuticals
Now worth well in excess of $500 billion per annum, the pharmaceuticals industry is a major player in the global economy and is an increasingly popular career choice for ambitious MBAs. [more]
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Careers focus – Investment Banking
After several quiet years, demand for MBAs within one of the most popular sectors for business school graduates – investment banking – is back with a vengeance. According to the 2005 TopMBA.com Recruiter and Salary Survey, which canvasses opinions from recruiters in 30 countries around the world,... [more]
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Careers Focus - Consultancy
With the post Y2K consulting downturn now being seen as a distant memory, confidence is once again spreading throughout the consulting industry and being directly reflected in hiring. Growth in the sector is being generated from financial services and the public sector spending heavily on advice.... [more]
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