The following links are to career-related resources or websites. MANY OF THE RESOURCES LISTED ARE PASSWORD PROTECTED - see bolded descriptions for access information.
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eRecruiting
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- Interactive resource for Weston Career Center's on-campus recruiting program, job postings and resume drops
To Login:
- Username: b + webSTAC #
- Password: first name (lower case)
- Only students who are registered with the Weston Career Center can apply for on-campus interviews and résumé drops.
- Registration is not required for students to apply for 'job posting' jobs.
- Registration is also not required for students to view and RSVP to upcoming information sessions, workshops and career panels.
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| eRecruiting Guide |
Read more about this resource (*PDF 1,828KB) |
| INTERNATIONAL JOBS |
| Going Global Premium |
Going Global contains resources for finding employment abroad and in the US. Our premium subscription provides access to: Country Guides, Global Key Employer Directory, Daily Worldwide Job Postings, and Career Forums.
Two options:
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| Going Global Country Guides |
- Database of country information for international job seekers
- Covers 23 countries including the United States
To Login:
- Click on the link to select the specific country guide
- Click on the current year on the next page
- These guides are made available to all students through the Kopolow Library website
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| Global Workplace/Top MBA |
- Access to relevant international jobs for MBAs
- Network with alumni of other leading schools
- Information about events around the world
- Join the online members' directory
- Research company information
To Login:
- Use the 'Choose School' drop down and select 'Olin, Washington'
- Click 'Submit'
- Set up your own individual account (write down your username and password)
- Available to MBA students on a first-come, first-served basis
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| H1Base |
- Database of jobs for H1B Job seekers
- USA Immigration Guides - Visas and Green Cards
- Where to find US Jobs and H1b Visa Sponsorship
- International Relocation & Moving Guides
- Get the most out Your Life in the USA
To Login:
- Go to the 'Current User Login' button in the top right of the screen
- Enter "washington" in the email field and 'olinh1base' in the password field (all lower case)
- The next screen will say "Live and Work in America"
- Below this is "My Solution Center - All Directories - Unlimited Users"
- Click on the blue "VIEW >>" button to the right
- Available to all students
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| COMPANY CONTACTS |
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Weston Career Center Contact Database
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- Listing of corporate contacts who have had exposure to the Olin School through the Weston Career Center
- Contacts are made available to MBAs, BSBAs or both, as appropriate
- Read more* about this resource
(*this link OPENS in NEW window)
To Login:
- Pick your name from the dropdown and enter your WebSTAC Number
- Available to all MBA/MSF students and BSBA/MSBA/MACC students who are REGISTERED with the Weston Career Center
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Career Connections
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- University-wide online database containing over 5,000 alums who have identified themselves as individuals willing to assist students in career path research
To Login:
- Alums access Career Connections via the Washington University Alumni Database - follow the instructions on the opening page for first time users
- Students use their WebSTAK number
- Read more* about Career Connections and how to find your WebSTAC number
(*this link OPENS in NEW window)
- Available to all students
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| INTERNSHIP INFORMATION |
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Student Summer Survey
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- Online form for students to submit their Student Summer Experience Survey
- Submission of this survey is a requirement for registration with the Weston Career Center
- Students MUST REPORT ACCEPTING THEIR SUMMER INTERNSHIP to the Weston Career Center prior to gaining access to the online survey
To Login:
- Pick your name from the dropdown and enter your WebSTAC Number
- Available to all 2nd Year MBA, MSF, 5th Year MSBA/MACC, and Senior BSBA students
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Student Summer Internship Database
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- Search for internships experienced by Olin students - by company, location, industry, degree and more
- Lists all accepted internships reported to Weston Career Center - includes answers to survey for students who filled out the Student Summer Experience Survey
To Login:
- Pick your name from the dropdown and enter your WebSTAC Number
- Available to students who are REGISTERED with the Weston Career Center
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| OFFER REPORTING |
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Offer Report Form
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- Form for students to report employment offers
- Students are encouraged to report ALL OFFERS Received - including holding and/or rejected offers
- Employment information is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL - it is used to compile statistics
To Login:
- Pick your name from the dropdown and enter your WebSTAC Number
- Available to all Olin students
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| PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS |
Gale Databases
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This online directory contains information for more than 120,000 international and U.S. regional, state, and local nonprofit membership organizations in all fields. Features full contact information, description, SIC codes, meetings and publications information, and more. Access is limited to one user at a time. Please close the page as soon as you are finished, so that others may use it.
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| RÉSUMÉ/SELF-ASSESSMENT |
MBA Focus 2008
MBA Focus 2009
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- On-line MBA Résumé books enable employers to conduct searches based on profile data and key words
- Once registered with the Weston Career Center, student résumés are uploaded (based on eRecruiting data)
- Students can then login to make edits which will be reflected the following day
To Login:
- Students create individual username and password
- Available to MBA students only
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Career Leader
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- Accounts are set up through MBA advisors
To Login:
- Username is "olin", password is "terra"
- Self-assessment resource for Olin MBA/MSF students
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CareerLeader-College
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- Accounts are set up through BSBA advisors
To Login:
- Username is "olinbsba", password is "forest"
- Self-assessment resource for Junior and Senior BSBA and MSBA/MACC students
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| COMPANY RESEARCH |
| Vault On-Line Library |
- FREE access to the Vault Online Library
- Over 60 Vault Guidebooks, 2,500 company profiles, 1,000 career advice articles and 1,000,000 message postings
To Login:
- Pick your name from the dropdown and enter the WebSTAC number assigned to you)
- Available to all MBA/MSF students and to BSBA/MSBA/MACC students who are REGISTERED with the Weston Career Center
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| Vault Gold |
- Over 32,000 reports for 3,700 companies covering hiring, salary, responsibilities and other facets of actual MBA jobs
To Login:
- Access to Vault Gold is offered on a first-come-first serve basis to students REGISTERED with the Weston Career Center
- To request a username and password, please contact the WCC at 935-5950 or send an email to adminwcc@olin.wustl.edu
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Hoover's OnLine
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- Database offering company information for public and private companies in the US.
- Hoovers.com is a free site however, Olin students have access to the 'Premium' options - offering more in-depth data
To Login:
- Premuim access on computers in Simon Hall or the Knight Center only
- Made available to all students through the Kopolow Library website
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Sorkins Online
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- Provides company profiles, names and business lists from all industries and professions throughout Illinois, Missouri and Kansas
- The database is available only on machines in Simon Hall and the Knight Center (or computers connected to the web via a Wash U modem)
To Login:
- Accessing Sorkins via modum requires a passcode the first time you use it
- the passcode is LIB1153 (all caps)
- Made available to all students through the Kopolow Library website
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Special Issues
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- Provides information collected from trade journal special issues. It is a good resource for industry research.
- Made available to all students through Kopolow Library
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Marketline
Datamonitor
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- Datamonitor's huge list of company profiles
- To login from campus: Select "log in" next to "If you already have an account"
- Made available to Olin students by Kopolow Library
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| Thomson Research |
- In-depth financial information for publicly traded companies
- Made available to all students through the Kopolow Library
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Weston Career Center INFORMATIONAL GUIDES*
all guides are available in hard copy in the CRL
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| Networking Informational Guide (*PDF 266KB) |
Covers networking techniques and informational interviewing |
Cover Letter and Thank You Note Guidelines for BSBAs (*PDF 87KB)
BSBA Cover Letter Checklist (*PDF 22KB)
Cover Letter Guidelines for MBAs (*PDF 31KB)
MBA Cover Letter Checklist (*PDF 25KB) |
Learn how to write cover letters and other types of business correspondence |
| BSBA Registration Videos |
2007 and 2008 registration meeting online videos along with other required documentation. |
| BSBA CPS Videos |
Career Preparation Series Videos are available to help refresh and refine your career search skills. |
| Evaluating and Negotiating Offers Guide (*PDF 450KB) |
Covers evaluating and negotiating offers |
Resume Writing Guidelines for BSBAs (*PDF 22KB)
BSBA Resume Templates
Resume Writing Guidelines for MBAs (*PDF 70KB)
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Covers various types of resumes and how to develop your own |
| BSBA Resume Review Checklist (*PDF 22KB) |
This is a resume review checklist to help you edit the first draft of your resume. Please complete the student self-review checklist and turn in with your resume to receive feedback from one of the Career Advisors.
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| Interviewing Guidelines (*PDF 98KB) |
Covers different types of interviews, preparation and follow-up |
| * To view PDF files, you'll need Acrobat Reader |
Download for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html |
| RECOMMENDED RESEARCH RESOURCES |
| Online Research Tip Sheet |
Tip sheet recommends the best resource available for conducting research by the following topics:
Industry Research
- Current Environment
- How the industry works
- Key industry ratios and statistisc
- Industry analysis
Company Research
General Information
Company profiles
Competitors
Key numbers
Key resources
Subsidiaries
Position Research
Career overview
Position descriptions
Requirements/Qualifications
Career tracks
Compensation
Geographic Research
Company and city profiles
Employment trends
Work Abroad
Cultural advice
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