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If you’re in the process of getting your or will be graduating soon, you may be wondering what life after an MBA will be like. There are all kinds of things you can do with a , from working in a corporation or a non-profit to starting an entrepreneurial endeavor. It’s really based on your passion, interests and drive.

Take Advantage of Opportunities within an MBA Program

If you’re one of those people who’s always known what you want to do after an MBA, then at this point you’ve already picked your and industry. If you’re still trying to figure it out, take advantage of the opportunities that are available through your MBA program.

We offer and internships so you can learn more about a certain area and get experience. Networking with others is really important because you never know when someone may be able to help you or you can help others.

Kagan Shopenn, a student in the MBA program at the Leeds School of Business with an emphasis in finance, had this to say about his experience:

“The Burridge Center has given me opportunities to visit a lot of different companies, which has given me exposure to the different career paths in finance and helped me zero in on what I would like to do. The faculty brings in a network of people in finance from all over the world that is fantastic; they can get you in contact with people that you would not have access to otherwise. All of the school’s additional opportunities have helped me build the types of skills and knowledge that are almost impossible to realize in a traditional classroom environment.”

Use the resources your school provides to help you figure out life after an MBA.

Learn from your Experience

If you’re one of those people who isn’t sure what you envision life after an MBA to be like, get a job and gain work experience for a few years while you figure it out. It’s not uncommon to change jobs within a short period of time after you graduate, so soak up different experiences and learn what you can from the business, leaders and challenges. Be as active as you can in each job by taking on challenging projects, participating in cross-functional teams and being in a mentorship program.

Career Development at Leeds

Besides offering many opportunities during the at Leeds, if you’re still struggling to figure out your path, Leeds has a lot of available resources starting with the . They offer quizzes, webinars, job search tools and a lot more. In addition, they have alumni events so you can connect with other alumni. Learn more about why you .