Are MBAs able to change careers with flexibility at INSEAD?
In a tense marketplace, recruiters tend to be conservative. It gets more difficult for students to change careers. When a company recruits only two MBAs, [the recruiters]…would like to see candidates with previous experience. On the other hand, there are a lot of recruiters looking for fresh blood. Typically, finance recruiters have been very open to hiring students from other business sectors. Q: Many schools enhanced alumni outreach as the job market got more difficult. What did INSEAD do? A: We recently began to link students on both campuses with the alumni clubs. We plan events related to different topics of interest in a given sector as a way for students to network with alumni clubs organized by industry. Alumni will also help students with interview simulations. In general, when students are interested in a company, their point of entry is often the alumni book. Q: What are your future predictions: Will students have an easier time getting a job a year from now? A: I’m no Nos
