Business Orgs for networking etc?

<p>Does anyone know of good business student groups for networking, resume workshops, professional development...anything of that sort?</p>

<p>I'm not in Ross and am interested in going down the business route. I thought a business frat would be a good way to do it, but unfortunately did not get a bid.</p>

<p>I heard DECA might be a good option for something more of the general business variety. I'm not looking for any groups that are super exclusive/you have to apply in order to get in.</p>

<p>Any specific/general advice would be excellent. Thanks so much for the help!</p>

<p>I would recommend finding someone who is in the business school that you’re friends with, and ask them when upcoming workshops are. The OCD (office of career development) has workshops all the time, but they only post the dates on iMpact so it’s hard to find out about them if you’re not in the b-school. I don’t know if its exclusive to business school students, but I imagine they’d let you go to the workshops if you emailed the coordinator.</p>

<p>For example, today there is a Resume Building/Networking meeting in E1405 in the b-school at 4:15 that you have to sign up for, but theres like 40 open spots still. There’s another workshop on Friday, not sure what it’s for.</p>

<p>As for clubs, a lot of the business school clubs have application processes but aren’t incredibly selective, though there are a few that are elitist and beg people to apply, only for a few spots. A few of those clubs are BOND and MII. However, there are clubs like Michigan Community Consulting Club that is non-selective and works on consulting projects in Ann Arbor/Michigan and is for BBAs and MBAs, but again, I’m pretty sure anyone can join. There’s also the accounting club (application deadline might be past, but there’s always winter semester), and other clubs that I’ll see if I can look up after I get back from class. Hope this helps, if you have any questions just pm me</p>

<p>MECC is selective. In the scheme of clubs it’s quite competitive as well, this semester they told me they’re taking 15 out of 120 applicants. It’s not as competitive as Bond, but it is still fairly competitive.</p>

<p>Ahhh maybe I’m thinking of something else then. The generic consulting club, I’m pretty sure, allows anyone who signs up to join, but I don’t quite remember what it was called. And I’m sure the same goes for the main accounting, main finance and main marketing clubs, not the selective individual clubs.</p>

<p>vladenschlutte and thealbatross are talking about two different clubs.</p>

<p>MECC = Michigan Engineering Consulting Club
CCC = Community Consulting Club</p>

<p>Whoops, misread thealbatross’s post.</p>

<p>Anyone heard of the Michigan Investment Banking Club?</p>

<p>what about it?</p>

<p>I got into Global Investments Club (GIC) and I believe have the possibility of taking a leadership position this year (I’m a freshman), due to previous experience.</p>

<p>Other than that, I applied to Asian Business Club for a leadership position and also for membership to Michigan Investment Banking Club (MIBC).</p>

<p>Basically, if I get into MIBC, which one would you choose (MIBC vs GIC) for Ross admissions?</p>

<p>Also, is there anything wrong with doing both (from the Ross application point of view)?</p>

<p>Which of the three are the most reputed in Ross?</p>

<p>Ross doesn’t really care about which one is more ‘reputable’. They want you to join something your passionate about and can write about. There’s nothing wrong with doing both (…why would there be?). Choose the one you like the best. Stick with both of them for a while, and end up going with the one you like more. Or, if you like both of them equally and can manage your time well enough, choose both. Ross doesn’t “weight” one club more heavily than the other. They want to see a club you’re passionate about, and actively involved with.</p>