Careers
Most prospective students come to Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management in search of the credentials, the connections, and the skills they need to catapult their careers to new heights. At Owen, you also get the coaching and the resume-building opportunities that will help you achieve your career goals.Owen Career Management Center
A team that tailors its service to you
Owen offers a highly personal approach to career management, ensuring that you receive individual attention and access to the knowledge, resources and guidance required to accomplish your career goals.The Career Management Center is the central nervous system for both full-time and internship employment. The CMC staff provides a variety of services to students, including:
- One-on-one advising
- Resume and cover letter reviews
- Tools for developing career vision and strategy
- Career skills workshops
- Mock interviews
- Peer coaching
- Industry seminars
- Functional training programs
- Online student resume books
- Information sessions
- On-campus recruiting events and interviews
- Off-campus career events
- Job postings
Career Services for Life
Vanderbilt has a dedicated alumni career services function that provides services from graduation until the time you retire.
Geoff Walker
Mattel, Inc.
Senior Vice President
We have been recruiting Owen students for over seven years because they are prepared to meet Mattel’s business needs. The quality of candidates is outstanding; they are ambitious team players and prepared to take on new business challenges. When they arrive at Mattel, they make an immediate impact on the businesses that they are assigned and demonstrate commitment for the long term.
