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About Greenlight
About Greenlight
The Greenlight Career Advancement Program:
The Greenlight Career Advancement Program:
Is a tactical job search workshop designed for working professional students in Part-Time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-time MHRIR, Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, Maser of Applied Business Analytics & Master of Taxation programs
Prepares students to be ready for the entire job search process, from personal branding to salary negotiation.
Is required to be eligible to participate in Carlson Recruitment Activities (fka OCR/on-campus recruitment)
Is typically offered in January and June.
Consists of 3 components: 1) instructional videos; 2) an in person practice session; 3) 1:1 coaching session(s)
Review the Everything You Need to Know About.. PowerPoint on the right side of the screen to learn more about the Greenlight Career Advancement Program
By the end of Greenlight, participants have:
By the end of Greenlight, participants have:
Completed a Personal Branding worksheet
Drafted a Resume and Cover Letter
Updated their LinkedIn profile
Built a 30-second networking intro and 2-minute interview intro
Learned how to request and manage a Networking Meeting
Learned how to strategically prepare for an Interview
Built answers (STAR stories) for common interview questions
Learned best practices for approaching a Job or Internship Search process
Learned ways to conduct Company Research
Gained resources for answering salary questions and Negotiations
When should you register for Greenlight?
When should you register for Greenlight?
PTMBA, OMBA and CEMBA students should participate in the program around the halfway mark of their program or when they are embarking on a job search
PT-MHRIR, Supply Chain, MABA, and MBT - please connect with your coach to identify the best time to participate in the program
Register here for the next session:
Register here for the next session:
January 14, 2026 - Register in Handshake
Everything you need to know about the Greenlight Program & Campus Recruitment.pptxSuccessful completion of the Greenlight Program includes:
Successful completion of the Greenlight Program includes:
Watch all of the Greenlight pre-work videos and complete corresponding assignments (4+ hours)
Attend in-person group practice session.
Complete an individual coaching session
After participating in the in-person group practice session, schedule a resume review and job search strategy session with a CBCC coach
To make an appointment with a coach, go to APLUS and select a date/time that is most convenient for you. Appointments are available via Zoom, phone or face-to-face
Upon completion of these 3 requirements, you will get the "greenlight" to participate in Carlson Recruitment Activities (if applicable to your graduate program)
Greenlight Pre-work (January 2026 session)
Greenlight Pre-work (January 2026 session)
To get started
To get started
Review Everything You Need to Know About.. PowerPoint on the upper right side of this webpage to learn what you can expect with Greenlight and Carlson recruiting activities
Register in Handshake>Events for Greenlight session which includes doing prework (below) an in person practice night on January 14 in Hanson Hall. The practice night will include alumni doing interview demonstrations, a chance to practice your Pitch, Tell Me About Yourself (TMAY) and some interview stories in small groups with lots of support and encouragement.
You will find a copy of the handouts and PowerPoint in this folder.
Prework: Two Phases
Prework: Two Phases
Career information is hard to digest when it comes at you all at once - set aside an hour here or there to work through the content in each phase. And don't aim for perfection - just progress!
Phase 1:
Make a copy of this assignment spreadsheet.
Work through the content which includes 2 hours of videos about the following topics: Greenlight overview, Personal Branding, Elevator Pitch, Tell Me About Yourself, and Resume Development.
Complete the assignments listed in Column E and as you work your way down the list of videos.
Phase 2:
Work through 2 hours of videos about the following topics: LinkedIn, Cover Letters, Networking, and Interview Preparation.
Complete the assignments listed in Column E and as you work your way down the list of videos.
Just in time content:
We have included 2 segments of optional content that can be accessed at any time.
Salary negotiation resources: When you progress through a job interview and think you may be nearing an offer, look at the Salary Negotiation videos about Receiving and Evaluating an Offer, Negotiating a Compensation Package, and negotiation webinar.
CliftonStrengths resources: If you have completed the CliftonStrengths assessment through Carlson or on your own time, take a look at this video on how to leverage your Strengths when building your personal brand and the related CliftonStrengths resources.
OPTIONAL
If you are unclear about your career targets (e.g. functions, industries), you are encouraged to utilize the career exploration resources, including watching the Career Exploration Workshop to help narrow down career targets before the live Greenlight sessions
Greenlight Post-work
Greenlight Post-work
Individuals attending Greenlight build on their learning by completing the following post-work:
Schedule resume review by a CBCC coach - After attending Greenlight and updating your resume into the 1-page Carlson format (or 2 page for mid-career professionals), it must be reviewed by a CBCC coach. To make an appointment with a coach, go to APlus, follow the prompts and look for a date/time that is most convenient for you. Appointments are available via Zoom, phone or face-to-face
Behavioral interview practice session - When you attend Greenlight, behavioral practice is included in the workshop. However, students always benefit from more practice. Register in Handshake under Events>Small Groups for a interview practice session with a trained peer coach
Watch these videos (strong encouraged but not mandatory):
Upon completion of these 3 requirements, you will get the "greenlight" to launch a job search and/or participate in Carlson recruitment activities (occurs in the fall for MBAs and HRIR, spring/summer for Business Analytics)
Career Exploration (optional but encouraged)
Career Exploration (optional but encouraged)
Recommend work for "Greenlighters" exploring multiple career options. While the following activities can be helpful to complete before the synchronous Greenlight workshops to help clarify career targets, career exploration activities can be completed afterwards. The key is to clarify career targets before applying to roles to avoid functions, companies and industries that aren't aligned with your interests, values, skills, strengths, etc.
Watch the career exploration webinar (46 minutes)
Meet with a CBCC coach - Schedule a coaching session through APLUS to discuss your past experience, current skills, and future goals. Formulate with the coach an overall exploration strategy and actionable steps curated to your career path
Watch the conducting career research video (15 minutes)
Take a career assessment - CareerLeader is a career inventory that assesses your interests, motivations and skills to identify fitting functional business roles. Review additional career assessments featured on the CBCC site. Email the CBCC to request access to certain career assessments as noted on the assessment page or schedule a coaching appointment through Handshake to discuss with a coach which assessments fit your needs
Learn about common functional roles - Read through online resources, including Hedgehog Project, and Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn about functional areas that MBA/MS students frequently pursue. Below are links to CBCC documents about functional areas:
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