SOM adapts to economy
In response to job market, MBA students turn to alternatives, such as non-profits
The economy may be in tatters, but students at the Yale School of Management remain hopeful about finding opportunities in the current job market.
Despite the drop in internship and job offers in popular sectors such as finance and consulting, new opportunities have arisen as students and administrators reach out to the school’s alumni base. In interviews this week, SOM administrators also reported an uptick in interest from niche industries and various companies offering one-time-only internships.
“It’s kind of cliché, but there’s kind of a cautious optimism [among...
