MBA Networking That Leads to Referrals | Ep 104

Send us your admissions questions!How can MBA applicants and business school students network effectively?In this episode of The mbaMission Podcast, host Harold Simansky and Jessica Shklar, mbaMission Executive Director, speak with Jeff Yolen, CEO and founder of Career Connector, about how to network effectively to advance your career. Jeff explains why cold applications so rarely lead to offers, how referrals can improve your odds of landing a job, and why informational interviews are one of the most valuable tools in the MBA recruiting process.They discuss how to identify the most valuable contacts, how to write concise outreach messages, what to ask for during a networking conversation, and how MBA students can start building relationships that support both their immediate professional goals and their long-term career growth.If you are thinking about MBA admissions, MBA recruiting, or your post-MBA career strategy, this episode offers practical advice you can apply right away.Contact Jeff Yolen: [email protected]:00 Networking and Post-MBA Career Opportunities05:58 Why Cold Applications Fail and Referrals Matter09:16 Where to Start If You Do Not Already Have a Network13:20 The Real Goal of an Informational Interview21:14 How Career Connector Helps Students Network Strategically25:23 Jeff’s Best Networking Advice for MBA Applicants and StudentsSubscribe for more MBA admissions advice and business school strategies from mbaMission.Book your FREE 30-minute MBA admissions consultation with Harold or another one of our experienced MBA admissions consultants by filling out this form.Learn more about onTrack by mbaMission, our innovative, on-demand MBA application platform, and take our two-minute questionnaire to receive your customized learning path. ‼️Use code MBAMPOD for 30% off any onTrack subscription‼️Contact Us:[email protected] Us:YouTubeLinkedInInstagram