Embrace Change—Luck is Where Preparation Meets Opportunity
“I was on the crispy end of the burnout spectrum, but I welcomed the unknown.”
From physician to hospital administrator, Dr. Brent Jackson (M.D., M.S.,) MBA 20 earned his UC Davis MBA at age 55—a prescription for further success.
Speed Networking: 4 Lessons Learned from Alumni
Business analytics alums share advice with students
The top tips and takeaways from a successful speed networking session with recent MSBA alumni.
What’s an MSBA Practicum Project?
How are teams and corporate project sponsors selected
Behind the scenes of how practicum projects are developed and how the experience offers students professional growth.
5 Job Search Tips from MSBA Alumni at Amazon and REEF
When you don’t have an edge, rely on your network
New MSBA student Chanel Diggs quizzes alumni about building analytic skills and tapping the network to land sought-after roles in tech.
5 Must-Know Virtual Conference Tips for MBA Students
Takeaways from two years at ROMBA
Full-Time MBA student Jonathan Pan compares the last two years of Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) and offers his tips for virtual conferences.
Collaborating Over a Virtual Water Cooler
Creating space for mutual career support and creativity
Working remotely means no more "water cooler chats," but MBA alum Patrick Rosenberg shares how he and friends stay connected.
Intel Insider: Virtual Presentation Skills are the New High Priority
Top tips from my MBA internship experience at Intel
Presenting on Zoom, Skype or Teams means a new, well-rehearsed approach. You just can’t “wing it,” as MBA student Kalina Springer found in her Intel internship.
Four C’s of MSBA: Curriculum, Collaboration, Connections and Cases
New alumna shares advice from her student experience
MSBA alumna Jacqueleine Ngo shares about the program, her internship and new career at Unity.
Boost Your Professional Flexibility—5 Tips for Your Career Search
Prepare your pitch, build momentum and follow-up
UC Davis alumni and HR executives Paul Bianchi and Tracy Regis share career search strategies, including remote interview prep, resume building and staying connected.
Looking Ahead to Next Fall? Plan Early to Apply for MPAc Program
Launch a promising accounting career at UC Davis
Demand for and salaries of accountants are growing at a rapid clip. Our MPAc Associate Director William Orta shares a roadmap to apply to our 9-month program.
12 Informational Interview Questions to Ask
(and two that you should never ask)
Before you start to think about the questions you will ask, it's important to know what not to ask at this type of meeting.
Alums from Google, Facebook, Amazon, PayPal Share Tips for Success
MSBA students gain insights into analytics careers at top tech firms
MSBA alumni from top tech companies shared advice with incoming students: Hone your technical skills, master soft skills and ace the client practicum.
Storytelling to Connect and Make Change
Coaching tips for effective and persuasive presentations
Credibility + reliability + intimacy/self-orientation = trust, which is the key to effective storytelling. MSBA student Jaspowin Kaur shares tips she learned to be more persuasive.
Nurturing Your Network: Turning a Layoff into a Rewarding New Career
MSBA alum cranked up the volume on LinkedIn
After job cuts forced him back into the market, Ashwin Suresh MSBA 19 shares how a viral LinkedIn post led to a pair of great new opportunities.
MSBA Alumna Liz Liu Tackles COVID-Age Job Market
Detailing strategies during the pandemic
Liu, now a data analyst at Amazon-Ring, pivoted quickly after Macy's downsized, forcing her back into the job market in a difficult time.
5 Advanced Tips for Zoom Meetings
Getting you up to speed on videoconferencing during the quarantine
To get the most out of Zoom's video conferencing app, go beyond the basic features with these tips and tricks from Full-Time MBA student Kalina Springer.
Virtual cook-offs, trivia night and happy hours are part of our new reality during the COVID
Before Shelter-in-Place, Meeting Recruiters in San Francisco
Networking for MSBA and MBA students at 2020 Career Fair
Before social distancing meant business life via Zoom, my MSBA class converged with managers from Facebook, Google, YouTube, Salesforce, SoFi, Visa, etc.
Before social distancing meant business life via Zoom, my M.S. in Business Analytics
COVID-19 Outbreak: An Opportunity to Sharpen My Communications Skills
Winter course helps us identify biases and hone our presentations
“Especially today, it’s important . . . to recognize our predispositions and opinions, set those aside and base decisions on verified facts,” writes Anggie Claudia.
Zoom in: Face-time Crucial While Working from Home
Working remotely? Distracted by kids and dealing with shelter in place? Professor Kimberly Elsbach shows how to "be seen" by staying in touch with your supervisor.
Two, maybe three phones are ringing, your children are screaming for lunch, your
Speed Networking: Tips from Industry Professionals
MSBA events with alumni offer big opportunities to connect
MSBA student John Elmer Loretizo shares his speed networking experience with a dozen MSBA and MBA alumni from Facebook, YouTube, Charles Schwab and more.