McCombs Alumni Network News

We recognize that these are tumultuous times in the financial markets and our thoughts are with all of you affected by recent hardships, especially our Houston and Gulf Coast alumni doubly affected by the hurricane last September. During these uncertain days, we would like to remind you that you are part of a strong network [...]

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Fox 7 Austin, Oct. 21
Many people are starting to feel the effects of the economic downturn, and that includes business school students and alumni facing a changing job market. UT Reporter Angela Akins reports on how the McComb School of Business is helping students and graduates. Click here to watch the video.

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A panel of career services experts from the McCombs School of Business came together Oct. 17 to advise students on how to best manage uncertain career opportunities during the current job market. The panel stressed that students should take advantage of the extensive resources available to them at McCombs, and that, as graduates of a [...]

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Job opportunities remain strong for McCombs MBA graduates.

92% received job offers three months out from graduation.
Salaries increased over prior year.
76% of graduates received signing bonuses.

Despite the economic downturn, companies continue to hire and recruit McCombs students aggressively. The McCombs School has many longstanding hiring relationships and remains a core school for many on-campus recruiting [...]

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Texas Exes offers Career Resources to members, including career consultations, assessments, networking opportunities and a virtual career center. Memberships start at $25 for recent graduates. Click here to learn more.

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Forté companies are actively seeking experienced hires and want to meet talented McCombs alumnae. Forté Power Tools is a searchable online directory, job finder and resume database created in partnership with MBA Focus. 
This powerful resource enables MBA alumnae to:

Network with women leaders
Post resumes
Review jobs listed by Forté sponsor companies

Power Tools participants also receive a [...]

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Worldenergycareers.org
Energy-specific Job Website Will Connect Energy Employers and Professionals around the World
The World Energy Council (WEC) has partnered with MBA Focus and Career Services LLC to launch worldenergycareers.org, a career portal designed to fill the growing human resources gap in the energy industry by connecting well-qualified energy professionals with potential employers.
Worldenergycareers.org is a flexible online [...]

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McCombs BBA accounting student, Ricky Berens (right with Gilligan), showed off the gold medal he won while swimming for the U.S. Olympic team in Beijing. Berens spoke at the McCombs Advisory Council meeting about the hard work and determination it took to achieve his goal of making the team while also attending school at McCombs.

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The University of Texas at Austin has begun an eight-year capital campaign to raise $3 billion. It’s a campaign that aims to change not only the university but the world. Kenneth Jastrow, BBA ‘69, MBA ‘71, will serve as chair. Read more.

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The Austin Business Journal invited Lynn Slattery, assistant director of executive development programs for Texas Executive Education, to moderate a panel at its 14th annual Profiles in Power awards celebration July 24. The panel, titled “Women’s Leadership Institute, Education and Training,” included executive education alumna Dannielle O’Donnell, current student Hema Reddy and continuing education advocate [...]

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