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Careers in Information Systems Management
The Carnegie Mellon reputation and track record drives employers to our campus in huge numbers. In recent years, we have exceeded our space capacities to handle the demand from prospective employers. Most MISM graduates receive multiple job offers and are able to make choices on job location and industry type. A robust alumni base returns to campus each year to repeat the recruiting cycle.
Consulting firms, financial services firms, and technology firms are the most likely destination for our MISM graduates. In addition, several graduates have pursued careers with startups or embarked on their own entrepreneurial ventures.
At Heinz College we treat Career Services as seriously as we do our academics. Our Career Services staff will help prepare you secure employment through several career counseling activities and create opportunities to meet prospective employers at various networking events and job fairs.
Career Counseling
Our Career Services office provides a comprehensive range of services, programs, and materials focusing on career exploration and decision making, skill development, experiential learning, and career resolution. Staff members provide ongoing guidance to achieve your goals.
There are two full-time, experienced placement staff that work exclusively with the ISM programs of the Heinz College.
Typical counseling activities include:
- Assessment of skills and career interests.
- Resume and letter reviews.
- Discussion of internship and job search strategies.
- Job offer review and salary negotiation discussions.
- Handling interviews, meals, phone calls, case exercises, etc.
- Learn how they can help.
Networking Events
Gain invaluable exposure by networking with some of the nation's top employers. Heinz College hosts several networking events annually to provide a convenient forum for employers to meet qualified students, faculty, staff and alumni. These informal and interactive receptions are held at various company sites.
Job Fairs
We also provide other recruitment opportunities such as on-campus job fairs and listings of regional job fairs. Visit the list of Job Fairs at the Career Center Web site.
- Visit Career Services today.
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How much can you make?
- Discover what you could be earning.
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