Career Support at Simon: Inside the Benet Center

How the Benet Center Helps You Prepare for What’s Next

One of the most common reasons students pursue a graduate business degree is to advance their career. At Simon, career preparation is not something students are expected to navigate on their own; it is intentionally built into the student experience.

The Benet Career Management Center supports Simon students through a combination of structured career education, individualized advising, and access to alumni and employers. Whether you arrive with a clear career goal or are still exploring your options, the Benet Center provides the tools, guidance, and framework to help you move forward with confidence.

Just as important: how much you engage is up to you. These resources are available for you to use as much—or as little—as you choose. Students who are motivated, proactive, and willing to take ownership of their journey tend to see the strongest outcomes.

Career Preparation Begins Before You Arrive

Career support at Simon begins even before classes start. Incoming students gain access to an online pre-onboarding career program designed to introduce key concepts such as career exploration, industry research, and résumé development.

A 14-Week Career Course: Structured Support with Real Accountability

A key component of career preparation at Simon is a 14-week career course designed to provide students with structured, actionable preparation for the job market.

Rather than approaching recruiting reactively, students are guided through a structured process that helps them clarify career goals, understand market expectations, and build professional readiness in the fall semesters. The course emphasizes personal branding, networking, professional communication, and strategic job searching.

The 14-week format provides consistency and accountability while reinforcing an important message: career development is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process that benefits from sustained focus and effort.

One-on-One Career Advising

In addition to structured career education, all students have access to individual career coaching throughout their program. Career advisors partner with students to support career exploration, résumé and LinkedIn development, networking, interview preparation, and decision-making around offers and next steps.

Some students meet with an advisor regularly, while others schedule sessions at key moments in their journey. The approach is flexible and student driven.

Workshops, Webinars, and Skill Development

The Benet Center offers a wide range of workshops and webinars focused on practical career skills, including:
•    Résumé and LinkedIn optimization
•    Interview preparation and storytelling
•    Networking strategy and professional communication
•    Understanding recruiting timelines and employer expectations
•    Evaluating offers and navigating compensation conversations

Students are encouraged to attend sessions that align with their individual needs and timing.

Alumni and Employer Engagement

Career preparation at Simon is closely connected to the alumni and employer community. Students have opportunities to engage through company information sessions, alumni spotlights, panels, and informal conversations. These interactions help students gain insight into industries, roles, and hiring processes while building meaningful professional relationships.

Tools That Support Your Career Journey

Students also have access to career tools and platforms that support self-assessment, résumé quality, and market research. These tools complement advising and programming and help students make informed decisions throughout the job search process. Management Consulted, Careernomics, Exponent, and Marketline are just a few of the resources available to students.

Your Role in the Process

The Benet Center provides structure, expertise, and access. What students do with those resources ultimately drives outcomes. Students who engage early, seek feedback, practice intentionally, and stay committed to the process tend to see the greatest return on their effort.

A Final Thought for Incoming Students

Whether you arrive at Simon with a clear plan or a desire to explore what’s possible, you’ll have access to a comprehensive career support ecosystem designed to meet you where you are. The Benet Center is here to support you through a 14-week career course, one-on-one advising, workshops, alumni connections, and practical tools. How you use these resources is up to you, but you won’t have to navigate the journey alone.