Prepare for the Conference
Info for Students
Once you’ve registered, check out our suggestions below for getting the most out of this year’s Reaching Out MBA Conference.
- Download the Quick-Start Guide to the conference.
The guide will help you make the most of the conference and answer important questions such as what to wear and how many business cards to bring. (Answer: lots.)
- Upload Your Resume
If you haven’t done so already, follow this link to upload your resume to MBAFocus. All companies attending the Career Expo will have access to the conference’s resume book.
- Register for the Case Competition - REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
Join others from the world’s leading business schools to compete before a panel of judges from industry and academia in the 2008 Case Study Competition, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton. Winners receive cash prizes and recognition at the conference.
Click here for more information and to register your team.
- Enhance Your Career Network by Requesting a Mentor - MENTOR REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
Reaching Out will pair you with a professional that best matches your industry and functional interests, providing you an opportunity to connect with this mentor before and during the conference. If you have not done so already as part of the registration process, sign up here to request a mentor.
- Join the Reaching Out Facebook Group
Connect with conference attendees before, during, and after Reaching Out by joining our Facebook group.
- If You’re Looking to Cut Costs
If you’re looking to cut costs at Reaching Out, here are a few recommendations…
- Be sure to book your hotel room and airfare early.
(See the travel info page for more info.)
- Look for a roommate by posting to the Reaching Out Facebook group.
(See above for more info.)
- Compete for a Chrylser Fund Reaching Out scholarship. Three $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. (See the competitions page for more info.)