BUILDING YOUR CAREER Opening Doors to Future 24 Haas School <strong>of</strong> Business Leading Through Innovation
Success Whether you are looking to advance within your current organization, change your career, or explore entrepreneurial options, the school’s resources, key location, and deep ties to global firms will provide you with the tools and connections you need to launch the next stage <strong>of</strong> your career. Employers value <strong>Berkeley</strong> <strong>MBA</strong> students because they demonstrate not only a mastery <strong>of</strong> powerful quantitative and management tools, but also a solid understanding <strong>of</strong> best practices for the changing technological, global, and human dimensions <strong>of</strong> business. Whether you aspire to direct the marketing efforts <strong>of</strong> your current Fortune 500 company, manage a consulting firm, or lead a startup to new heights <strong>of</strong> success, the <strong>Berkeley</strong> <strong>MBA</strong> helps put new career opportunities squarely within your grasp. Vandana Bharvani <strong>MBA</strong> 08 (far left) Career Advancer Manager, Strategy Gap, Inc. San Francisco, <strong>California</strong> “My Haas classes made me a much more relevant candidate when I interviewed for my current job. I was able to connect more and <strong>of</strong>fer insights that I could not have done before. Every class you take at Haas contributes to your understanding <strong>of</strong> the bigger picture. “The Haas network is already paying <strong>of</strong>f for me. I found my current job through a classmate, and the Career Center was invaluable in helping me refine my résumé and the way I presented myself.” Andrew Williamson <strong>MBA</strong> 08 (middle right) Career Changer: Lab Engineer to Venture Capitalist Director Physic Ventures San Francisco, <strong>California</strong> “I knew that if I wanted to leave the lab and move ideas and innovations from the bench to the marketplace, I needed to learn more about the marketplace. At Haas, I learned about the ecosystem <strong>of</strong> finance and technology development in the premier business school for entrepreneurship. “The experiential learning opportunities at Haas are outstanding. The Venture Capital Investment Competition and the <strong>Berkeley</strong> Business Plan Competition let me practice preparing a business plan and review which business plans to invest in. They were the perfect fit with what I now do every day.” Raghu Belur <strong>MBA</strong> 09 (middle left) Entrepreneur Founder and VP <strong>of</strong> Marketing Enphase Energy, Inc. Petaluma, <strong>California</strong> “My first year classes gave me a holistic view <strong>of</strong> business. I used my electives to hone in on the skills to succeed in my new role: Pricing, Brand Management, and Corporate Financial Management. I went from class in the evening to work in the morning and put to use what I learned immediately. “My classmates all brought diverse experiences, from biotech to enterprise s<strong>of</strong>tware. Having that crossfunctional expertise was very helpful. It was a great way to determine best practices that I could then apply in my company.” Reiko Yoshida <strong>MBA</strong> 08 (far right) Career Changer: Engineering to Consulting Associate McKinsey & Company San Francisco, <strong>California</strong> “The discussions in Haas classes put me in the decision-making management seat <strong>of</strong> real-life business situations. My classmates, who represented a diversity <strong>of</strong> functions from across many industries, contributed to a rich debate.” “The Career Center coached me through every aspect <strong>of</strong> changing my career path, from the soul-searching stage to researching industries and potential employers. They honed my networking skills and gave pointed and actionable feedback during mock interviews. Everyone I contacted in the Haas Alumni Network made time for me for information interviews and advice. There really is a ‘givingforward’ mentality among Haas alumni. Evening & Weekend Program Haas School <strong>of</strong> Business 25
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