Careers in Business Online

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1 Careers in Business Online How to create your MBA Online Profile 2013 Getting Started To log in, you must type in Or click on the hyperlink in your welcome message. You will be taken to the log in page. Put in your username which is your university address and your password which you would have selected from the Set Your Password link in your welcome . Press Go. N A V I G A T I N G A R O U N D T H E S Y S T E M The main navigation bar shows all the features that the system offers.

2 Step 1 Complete your Registration Details Click on the Registration Details tab on the navigation bar Click on Switch to tab view your page will now look like this In order to gain full access to the system, you need to complete all sections marked with an * In the Personal Details tab, you must complete: - Full name, address, current address and date of birth In the Academic & Employment Details tab, you must complete: - Graduation Date, Academic Programme, Type of Study - Employment Status, Geographical Preferences (first and second), Nationality Although not marked *, you must also complete the following as this information will form part of your MBA Profile: - Functional experience (maximum of 6), Industry Experience (maximum of 6), Industry Preference (maximum of 6), Functional Preference (maximum of 6) In the Privacy tab, make sure that the Include in CV Books option is marked as Yes, and that the Policy Affirmation statement is marked as Yes. You can go back to these pages at any time and amend your details

3 Step 2 Complete your MBA Profile Cover Page If you are not already on your Home page, click on Home Click on CV & MBA Profile Click on MBA Profile - your page will now look like this Make sure that the following information is complete and accurate: Public Portfolio this is optional. If you wish to generate a url for your portfolio to allow external viewing, click on Yes. Summary - Please enter a short (60-90 word) summary which highlights to employers four or five unique or important points regarding your skills, knowledge and experience. You may also wish to include a statement regarding your career aspirations. You can use the examples at the end of this document for ideas, but remember that the summary needs to be unique to you. Draft you statement in Word, spell check it and have it checked by a careers consultant before you input it into your online profile

4 Documents you do not need to do anything with this section yet Photograph you do not need to do anything with this section. Your photograph will be taken by a professional photographer in Semester 1 and downloaded to the system for you. Profile - tick ALL the boxes To check that the information from your registration page has transferred across correctly, click on Preview Step 3 Upload your CV/other documents IMPORTANT: Do not upload your CV to Careers in Business Online until you have: 1. Drafted your CV in Word 2. Had your CV checked by a careers consultant, either face-to-face or via 3. Re-drafted your CV, incorporating any feedback or suggestions (you may need to go through steps 2 and 3 a number of times so bear this in mind when planning your time) 4. Gained approval from Melanie or Gloria to upload it to the system If you are not already on your Home page, click on Home Click on CV & MBA Profile - your page will now look like this

5 To upload your CV, click the Add New button. Create a label suggest you use your name CV e.g. Joe Smith CV Select a Document type for your document in this case it will be CV Use the Browse button to select and upload the document Click on Submit Click on Add to Careers Portfolio You can upload other useful documents at a later stage if you wish. You can also upload more than one CV

6 Career Summary Statements At this level, employers are looking for experience and expertise, so mention specific or relevant experience that will help create a positive impression. For example, you may be offering experience in financial services, management consultancy, human resource management, marketing strategy or general management. In your summary, include a range of relevant skills for the sector you wish to enter and ensure you evidence your skills. Determination, motivation, creativity, innovation, analytical ability and commercial awareness are all examples but don t just create a long list put them into context of your professional experience and/or academic background. Sample career summaries: An innovative and analytical individual with five years professional experience in product marketing and events planning, combined with extensive experience of leading teams in a multi-cultural environment. Expertise in Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour, developed as a successful Portfolio Manager of international brands in the brewing industry. Goal orientated and self motivated, seeking to apply marketing experience and business knowledge in a brand manager role in the FMCG industry. (69 words) MBA with seven years of technical and managerial experience as an Assistant Exporting Sales Manager in the garment trading business. Equipped with excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills having worked effectively with suppliers and buyers across the world. Proven ability to build sustainable relationships to manage, produce and export through overseas plants in China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Hong Kong and USA. Aspiring to work in a managerial role within the procurement division of an international manufacturing organisation. (78 words) MBA student with six years professional experience in end-to-end design, development, testing and implementation of HR software solutions including Peoplesoft in a technology-driven, international environment. Effective project manager with excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication and client relationship management skills. Proven ability to achieve project deliverables, in time critical situations, on time and within budget. Seeking an associate consultant position in a management consultancy, specialising in developing and implementing HR software solutions for clients. (72 words) Motivated Channel Manager, with experience of developing and managing different market segments in the world s fourth largest home appliance company. Commercially aware professional with proven skills in leadership, marketing and project management, combined with a proven experience of managing teams in high pressured, time-critical situations. A motivational and enthusiastic leader possessing strong interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate at all levels and an understanding of cultural diversity. Aspiring to engage in a marketing or consulting role that provides a challenge and opportunities to achieve excellence. (85 words) Capable MBA graduate with a strong financial focus and excellent analytical skills developed through professional and academic experiences in Mumbai, India. Resourceful team player with the determination to produce deadline-specific deliverables and the ability to use initiative and analyse information effectively and accurately. Accustomed to working in challenging, high pressure environments. Excellent understanding of financial and budgetary factors. Looking to capitalise on specialist knowledge of

7 corporate finance, Private Equity and foreign exchange markets, through a challenging career in corporate finance and forex management. (83 words) Other Information If you would like further information about the Careers in Business Online system, please go to the Resource Library using the Resource Library button. You will find a full user guide here. For further queries please contact: careersinbusiness@bham.ac.uk