The 2003 MBA Career Report - Wharton MBA Career Management

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What is the value of aWharton MBA in today’smarket?“Our Wharton full-time hires start with the business and finance tools to contributeimmediately, but more importantly, Wharton graduates have the leadershipand business strategy training to grow into top-level management roles. Instantproductivity and long-term value; that’s what we get from our Wharton hires.”Phil Darivoff, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Co., Capital MarketsIN THIS REPORTpageHow to Hire at Wharton 2Offer Sources 2Class of 2003Profile 4Industry & Function Choices 5Compensation 6Location Choices 7Class of 2004Profile 8Industry & Function ChoicesCompensation 9Location Choices 11Top Hirers 12Employers 2003 14CONTACTSWharton MBA Career Management50 McNeil Building3718 Locust WalkPhiladelphia, PA 19104.6209mbarecruiting@wharton.upenn.edu e-mailhttp://mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu web(Philadelphia) 215.898.4383 phone(San Francisco) 415.267.6316 phoneAdministrationPeter J. DegnanDirectorJennifer SavoieHead of AdministrationC. Lyndon Brown Front Desk/Job BoardDee LinghamBudget/FinanceTiya McIverOn-Campus RecruitingArea of Expertise Associate Director Recruiting Relationship ManagerAlumni Ursula Maul Varies based on industryConsulting Michelle Antonio James BalaguerConsumer Products & Retail Christopher Morris Victoria AbadirEnergy Chris Higgins James BalaguerHealth Care/Pharma/Biotech Elissa Harris Victoria AbadirInsurance Sara Simons Jennifer TarcelliInternational Ursula Maul Varies based on industryInvestment Banking Cynthia Bush Patricia ForcinaInvestment Management Sara Simons Jennifer TarcelliManufacturing Chris Higgins James BalaguerMedia & Entertainment Cara Tyler Jennifer TarcelliPrivate Equity/VC/Hedge Funds Cynthia Bush Patricia ForcinaPublic Interest Michelle Antonio James BalaguerReal Estate Cara Tyler Jennifer TarcelliRetail Banking/Consumer Finance Sara Simons Jennifer TarcelliTravel & Tourism Cara Tyler Jennifer TarcelliTechnology/Telecommunications Chris Higgins James BalaguerWharton West (San Francisco) Jennifer McEIrath Varies based on industry
I am pleased to present the Wharton MBA Career Report for 2003.As expected, the general recruiting environment for this year was challenging. Theoverall weakness in the economy, pending and eventual war with Iraq, and the lingeringeffects of 9/11 have continued to affect the number of opportunities in the job market.Fortunately, our students have embraced this problem in typical Wharton fashion byutilizing newly acquired skills and knowledge to successfully navigate through the jobsearch process.Some relief is in sight. Concerted efforts throughout the entire Wharton communitycontributed to a late-season increase in job opportunities for our students. GraduatingWharton MBAs landed jobs representing 28 different industries in 31 major cities and24 countries. Our summer interns went to work for 30 different industries in 33 majorcities and 35 countries.During the 2002–2003 year, the Wharton Career Management Office addressedchanging student and employer needs by increasing the number of staff with significantbusiness-related work experience, renewing focus on job skills and industry education,and expanding and diversifying our recruiting base through all available channels. Wehave already seen positive results from this effort — on-campus recruiting increased19%, and job postings rose 31% for full-time and 33% for summerinternships. We will continue these efforts to create greater opportunitiesfor our students in the future.These successes within a difficult climate were made possible by thefull support of the School administration, alumni, and faculty. I wouldalso like to extend our appreciation to all employers who recruited atWharton this year and especially to our top hirers. We thank you foryour continuing support and look forward to working with each of youin the years ahead.Peter J. DegnanDirectorMBA Career Management1
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