By Laura Meyer, MBA ‘14 There is nothing quite like that intense mix of excitement and overwhelming anxiety and fear when you start your MBA. Juggling academics and testing, applying and interviewing for a summer internship, and balancing networking activities all while trying to enjoy the experience was daunting, to say the least. Looking back on that first semester four years ago, there are things that were important to making my experience rewarding at Baruch College. Here are my top five to help you navigate your MBA. 1. Attend the national career fairs, because the return is far greater than the initial investment (time and effort to prepare + money to attend) Top conferences include the National Black MBA Association and NSHMBA (now Prospanica ). These are the easiest, most efficient ways to get in front of recruiters to gain an internship or full-time role. Note : The conferences level the playing field for students. Decisions for interviews are based on your openin...

By Luz Elena Rodriguez (MS Quantitative Methods and Modeling '16)  Luz Elena Rodriguez On October 28, 2016, JetBlue and its crewmember resource group Women in Flight hosted 12 Baruch graduate students for a speed networking session and panel at their Long Island City offices. I was among the twelve fortunate MS and MBA students to visit the company to learn more about JetBlue’s culture and get valuable advice for my career development. As a Master’s student studying Quantitative Methods and Modeling and looking to contribute my skills in a data analytics role in the future, the event also gave me meaningful insights into how a company like JetBlue leverages information across different sources to better serve its customers. Our visit started with a warm welcome from everyone on the JetBlue team. LaToya Jordan, Director of Talent Management and Diversity, gave opening remarks that touched on the importance of diversity and networking.  Danielle Moss of JetBlue’s Talent...