Whether embarking on a whole new career after earning your graduate degree, or simply accelerating your current one, focus on your job search strategy by taking advantage of all the career support resources available.
Career resources
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| QS Global Workplace | Online MBA job search engine with personal profiles. Provides access to information on recruiters and research on MBA job market trends. |
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| MBA Exchange | Online MBA job search engine. Provides tips and access to information on recruiters. |
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| First Hand (Evisors) | Webinars and 1-to-1 advice from over 400 professionals working in top global firms. Contact the Executive Development team for access. |
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| Workmaze | Online resource providing information on key contacts within MBA graduate employing firms. Accessible via Executive Development Team. |
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| Interview Simulator | Excellent resource for interview practice online. Provides senior executive’s opinions on various questions as well as mock interviews. Set up account using student email. |
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| Pay Negotiation | An online course on how to successfully negotiate your job offers. |
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| University Careers Service | The University of Edinburgh Central Careers Service provides information and templates for completing your CV as well as various other information. |
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| Financial Times | Centered around information relevant to business school students. Access by searching Financial Times on University homepage. |
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| Vault | Specific to the United States. Online job search engine, with information on major industries and their employers. Access via Careers Resources on MyEd. |
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| TopMBA | Extensive global information on MBAs including the rankings of different programmes and interviews with CEOs. Free access, set up a personal account. |
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| Business Because | Website providing information on business schools, employers and general MBA trends. Free access, set up a personal account. |
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| 10 Minutes With... | Offers 10 minute interviews with senior employees within a variety of firms and industries. Access via Careers Resources on MyEd and use student email. |
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| Crack the Case | Extensive publication specifically designed to help case study interviewees. Concepts, methods, tips and over 42 practice cases. Access provided by the Business School. |
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| Top Consultant | In depth information on the consultancy industry with multiple job opportunities. Free access, set up a personal account. |
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| VMock | Online assessment of the presentation, content and impact of your CV. |
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| Inside Careers | Concise publications on jobs within the financial and professional services industries. Print version available in Central Careers Service. |
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| TargetJobs | Magazine with vacancies, advice and tips for specific industries with a strong UK focus. Print version available in Business School and Central Careers Service. |
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| Entrypark | Concise publication with information on worldwide job market for graduates. Free access, set up a personal account. |
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| GoinGlobal | Provides a wealth of employment information for more than 30 countries and in depth information of various US/Canadian states. Access via careers resources on MyEd. |
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EFMD Higher Talent Portal
The EFMD Higher Talent Portal is an excellent resource for students of the Business School to map out and find career opportunities for when they complete their programme; once registered, the portal allows students to see the latest news and exclusive global job opportunities with a number of international organisations. Furthermore, the portal has a number of tests students can complete to assist with their job search strategy and job applications.