Career Development

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At the Centre for Business Career Development (CBCD), students are inspired to explore and achieve their career potential through the delivery of innovative excellence in three distinct areas:

1) Career Development

• CBCD facilitates a variety of inspirational and educational learning forums for MBA students to equip themselves with the skills and tools necessary to confidently promote and market their brand to employers. Workshops include resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, on-campus recruitment and negotiation techniques.
  
  
• In addition to group activities, CBCD encourages students to utilize the expertise of CBCD's Relationship Managers for one-on-one coaching. Resume critiquing, mock interviews, cover letter review and job search strategies are just some of the services provided to students in a personalized setting.
  * The DeGroote Mentor program focuses on a student's personal and professional development by matching students with senior business leaders to learn, connect, network and develop.

2) Strategic Employer Partnerships

• CBCD works to establish relationships with employers all over Canada to provide recruitment opportunities for MBA full-time, graduate, summer and Co-op employment.
  
  
• Through OSCARplus (Online Student Career and Recruitment plus), McMaster's online job posting system, students can easily view, apply and RSVP to various job postings and on-campus recruitment events hosted by our employer partners.

3) Experiential Learning

• The MBA Co-op program is a great opportunity for students to combine academics with career-oriented work experience. Students alternate four academic terms with three 4-month work terms to complete their 28-month DeGroote experience.