Greenlight Program
The Greenlight Program:
Is a tactical career skills workshop designed for candidates from PTMBA, OMBA, CEMBA, PT-HRIR, Supply Chain, MABA, and MBT programs
Prepares students to be interview ready and conduct a job search in the near future. Greenlight also serves as preparation program for PTMBA, OMBA, CEMBA and PT-HRIR students who wish to participate in On-Campus Recruiting (OCR)
Is offered in January and March in a condensed, accelerated format via Zoom (2 evenings, 3 hours each night) and in the summer in a more extensive prework format with one in person night.
Review the PowerPoint on the right side of the screen to learn what you can expect with Greenlight
Participants learn:
How to develop a high-impact resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile
Best tips and strategies for developing personal branding, networking and behavioral interviewing
How to successfully structure and execute a job search
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 have 3 semesters left
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:
Note: Summer session is condensed and includes 5 hours of prework in the form of videos and activities AND an in person session on Tuesday, June 18th from 5pm-8pm.
Everything you need to know about On-Campus Recruiting and GLP Fall 2023 brief (new template).pptxThe Greenlight Program includes 3 required components (January and May sessions):
Review career best practices
3 hours of prework
2. Apply career best practices
Attend a two-night synchronous Zoom Workshop where participants apply what they learned in prework (each night is 3 hours)
Coaching session
After participating in the workshop, participants schedule a resume review and job search strategy session with a CBCC coach
To make an appointment with a coach, go to Handshake 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 three requirements, you will get the "greenlight" to participate in On-Campus Recruitment (OCR)
*The Summer Greenlight Program is delivered in a condensed format which includes more prework but only one night of in person content application.
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 Handshake 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 - Career Leader 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 Firsthand, 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:
Pre-work (January and May sessions)
(required for students)
To get started
Review the PowerPoint on the upper right side of this webpage to learn what you can expect with Greenlight and On Campus Recruiting
2. Register in Handshake>Events for Greenlight session
3. Complete assignments below once you have been prompted by the CBCC via email (about 3 weeks before Night 1)
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
Night 1 Assignments
Understanding Recruiting (~50 minutes)
Review the PowerPoint on the upper right side of the screen to learn what you can expect from On Campus Recruiting (MBA and HRIR students)
Personal Brand (~20 minutes)
Watch the Personal Branding/TMAY and Pitch video here and complete the entire Personal Brand/TMAY/Pitch Brainstorming Worksheet (you will share your TMAY in the session with a peer)
(optional) Leverage our self awareness tools and resources such as CareerLeader and CliftonStrengths here
(optional) Leverage TealHQ to help you understand more about your personal brand and work style. Create a completely free account here and once your account is active, click on Work Styles on the left side navigation bar of your dashboard
Resume (~1.5 hours)
Watch the entire Resume Webinar
Update your resume to the Carlson format using one of these templates. Don't worry if you are not completely satisfied or if it is slightly longer than 1-page; we will continue to work on it. And use this self-review guide to assess your draft
Create an account using your @umn.edu email account on VMock and upload your Carlson-formatted resume for review. You have up to 10 uploads each academic year
Incorporate feedback provided by VMock
LinkedIn (~20 minutes)
Update your LinkedIn profile. Read this checklist as you make edits
If you don't have a LinkedIn profile, watch this video "Creating Your LinkedIn Profile" to make sure your profile includes all of the relevant pieces
Watch this video on how recruiters leverage LinkedIn to search for candidates so you can make sure your profile gets noticed
Join the Carlson School of Management LinkedIn Group to connect over 17,000 alums worldwide
Bookmark this tab of University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management LinkedIn Page. This is where you can search through nearly 50,000 CSOM alums on LinkedIn
(optional) Watch this video to learn how to search for key contacts using LinkedIn
Night 2 Assignments
Networking (~20 minutes)
Read the section of the CBCC Career Guide on Networking (pages 22-33 in the bottom search bar in the e-book)
(optional) Attendees are highly encouraged to read The 20 Minute Networking Meeting
This book is available for checkout in the CBCC lobby, however many students purchase their own copy
Behavioral Interview (~1.5 hours)
Watch this prep video to learn behavioral interviewing
Watch the two Behavioral Interview Example videos here
Complete the Behavioral Interview Packet and prepare one STAR story about competency of adaptability. Think about a time when you needed to suddenly pivot or adapt to changing circumstances.
Greenlight Program 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 Handshake and select Career Center, then Appointments 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 On Campus Recruitment (OCR) (occurs in the fall for MBAs and HRIR, spring for Business Analytics)