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MBA Career Services

Programs MBA Full-Time MBA Program Career & Leadership

A successful career search needs a clear plan and the right connections. We’ll help you with both. Our MBA Career Services team includes dedicated career coaches and employer engagement specialists who work exclusively with MBA students. They provide personalized support to help you reach your goals.

Here’s how we can help:

  • We’ll give you the advice, information and resources you need to define your goals, chart your career path and prepare for your job search.
  • We’ll connect you to specific experiences and opportunities that align with your career path and position you for success during recruiting.
  • We’ll leverage our partnerships with key corporate recruiters who are looking to hire UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA graduates like you.

Listen to student insights on navigating the MBA recruiting process (MBA Insider Podcast)

How we prepare you for your next career move.

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Career support

Customized industry-specific career coaching and workshops will get you ready to market yourself; our deep connections and job search resources will get you hired.

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Leadership development

Unique opportunities in and out of the classroom will help you learn, refine and practice the skills you’ll need to become a strong leader in the business world.

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Employment and recruiting

Each year over 280 companies hire our MBA students and 100+ visit UNC Kenan-Flagler to recruit for internship and full-time employment opportunities.

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Employment facts and figures

$140,490

2024 average base salary

$33,422

2024 average signing bonus
(85% of students received a signing bonus)

View our full employment report.

Career coaching facts and figures

2,700+

Career coaching appointments annually

12

Career-specific student-led clubs

100+

Mock interviews for first-year students

"The career coaches helped me develop a clear strategy for the recruitment process and helped me stay on track."

Javi Madriz, MBA '22 Cybersecurity Manager, Dell Technologies

Are you an employer looking to hire our MBA talent? See our recruit Full-Time MBA students page.

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Career Recruiting and Support

From personalized career coaching and interview preparation to exclusive employer partnerships, hear firsthand how the MBA Career Services team supports students in navigating the job search and building meaningful connections.

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