Students in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives bring years of work experience to the program and work-full time. So, it often comes as a surprise that they have access to a vast amount of dedicated career management resources – and that support continues for the rest of their careers.
Barbara Craft, Wharton’s EMBA Admissions Director, emphasizes most people don’t pursue a Wharton MBA to stay in their current roles forever. “They come to make a greater impact and accelerate their careers, whether by advancing within their organization or exploring a new direction,” she says “That’s why we provide lifelong career support, helping them succeed on any path they choose.”
Discover the five key features of Wharton’s EMBA career support that empower students and alumni to excel:
Tailored Career Resources for Every Stage of Professional Growth
Students and alumni have exclusive access to a comprehensive career management website, offering personalized executive resources designed to support unique career aspirations. This digital hub provides a wealth of materials aimed at supporting the career needs of career changers, career advancers, and entrepreneurs.
Free, Personalized Career Coaching
Both current students and alumni benefit from ongoing access to personalized one-on-one career coaching with highly rated advisors. Coaches have deep executive career knowledge across diverse business sectors, functional areas of interest, and diverse regions. With graduates located around the world, alumni coaching sessions are conducted virtually. Additional support includes resume and LinkedIn reviews, mock interviews, and tailored career advice to help make strategic career decisions.
Director of Executive Careers Colleen France says, “One-on-one career coaching is the cornerstone of our career management office and the service I am most proud of. Each year, we conduct over 500 individualized coaching sessions, meeting students where they are—whether in person or virtually—to provide personalized advice that helps them navigate critical career decisions. This tailored support ensures that our students and alumni have access to the expertise they need to achieve their goals.”
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Comprehensive Career Data for Informed Decisions
Wharton offers access to in-depth career compensation data, a valuable resource for students and alumni to benchmark their careers and negotiate offers. The data is especially useful when considering transitions to new industries or functions, as it highlights the experiences of those who have successfully made similar career shifts. This information allows EMBA students and alumni to make informed, data-driven career choices.
Curated Job Opportunities for Experienced Professionals
Wharton’s exclusive job board focuses on high-level positions across a variety of industry, functions and regions. Students and alumni can sign-up for job email alerts that align with areas of interest. In addition, students and alumni can leverage the Wharton alumni database, one of the largest business school networks globally, which can play a significant role in facilitating networking opportunities for career transitions or securing new roles.
Access to Board of Director Opportunities
As interest grows among alumni to serve on corporate and nonprofit boards, Wharton has created a dedicated resource page and platform for executives to explore such opportunities. Wharton offers board search best practices, resume templates, board membership organizations, and inclusion in the Wharton Board of Director Resume Book. Wharton has over 1,300 alumni in the Board Book and conducts complimentary searches for companies looking to fill board seats.
Director of Executive Careers Cara Costello says, “Wharton believes in lifelong career management. Executives can look forward to ongoing career support, highly rated complimentary career coaching, and an array of best-in-class resources beyond the duration of the program.”
With these resources, Wharton EMBA students and alumni are well-equipped to pursue their professional goals and continue making an impact throughout their careers.
For a deeper dive into how Wharton’s EMBA career support can accelerate careers, we invite you to watch our webinar.
By Meghan Laska
Posted: January 16, 2025
