Thunderbird training and employer connections can take you wherever in the world you want to take them. Use these opportunities to optimize your career search success.

Employer Connections

Professional Development Week

Every October the Thunderbird Career Management Center hosts a week of career-related activities for students and recruiters. Professional Development Week encompasses soft skills workshops, panel discussions, guest speakers, even a networking scavenger hunt — and culminates in the Career Fair. 
Professional Development Week Calendar »

Company Information Sessions

Gain insight into specific companies and industry developments. CMC brings companies on campus who know, recognize and seek the skills, experience and global focus that sets Thunderbird students apart. They come to educate you about the global developments and opportunities in their companies. Presentations are scheduled regularly all year long. It's an excellent networking opportunity for you.

Employer Job Postings

Post your résumés and cover letters to jobs listed on Thunderbird's job portal, GlobalConnect, so employers can contact you to set up your interview on or off campus.

Thunderbird Résumé Book

During your first two trimesters, you will have an opportunity to post your résumé to the Thunderbird Résumé Book on MBAFocus, increasing your visibility to highly desirable companies who recruit exclusively from this resource.

National Career Conferences

National conferences provide a great opportunity to interface with recruiters, and are widely attended by Thunderbird student groups. From NBMBAA (National Black MBA Association), NSHMBA (National Society of Hispanic MBAs), NAWMBA (National Association of Women MBAs), Net Impact conferences and more, travel with your fellow students across the nation to meet with recruiters from hundreds of organizations.

More Ways to Connect With Employers

  • The Global Private Equity Conference and related events
  • Employer panels on networking, career opportunities, 'Day in the Life' topics
  • Alumni networking sessions and panels
  • Global Issues Forum speaker series
  • Guest speakers presented by career clubs and student organizations
  • Company-sponsored case competitions involving corporate interactions
  • Support through corporate contributions and scholarships.