CDS (Career Destination Survey)
Students, please update your information in the Career Destination Survey (CDS), which is used to collect and report employment information. This information will aid us in serving our student population and allow our program to meet the required standards for accreditation. You may also use this tool to evaluate and negotiate job offers. Because it directly impacts the value of the Texas McCombs MPA degree, you are required to report employment information to receive credit for an internship and/or to graduate.
How and when do I update CDS?
You should update your account any time you receive, accept, and/or reject an offer. Updates typically take five minutes or less. The link is: https://mpa-mccombs-texas.12twenty.com
General Instructions to Update CDS
- If you haven’t received a job offer yet, click the Still Seeking option on the left side.
- If you are not looking for a job, click the Not Seeking Employment option on the left side.
How will MPA Career Management use my information?
Your information is used confidentially with no individual identifiers in reports for business school ranking surveys, brochures, recruiting guides, and web sites. The aggregate results are critical to current and prospective students, recruiters, and program administrators. Because CDS is also used to track whether you are still searching for a job or internship, we will be able to notify you of important recruiting events and deadlines if we are aware of your job search status.
What if I don’t update my CDS profile?
Reporting your employment status is a requirement of the McCombs Career Services Code of Ethics, and reporting post-graduate plans is a graduation requirement. You will be notified if you fail to update your profile. It is your responsibility to keep your personal profile and current employment information updated and accurate.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MPA Career Management.