<p>How good is the econ at UMICH? I've heard that it doesn't get that many recruiters because the business school takes them all? </p>
<p>anyone know? Alexandre?</p>
<p>people do get jobs with an econ major. yeah ross is very attractive to recruiters, but i think alexandre mentioned some time ago that econ majors do get good job opportunities.</p>
<p>You can get any business job with any degree (more or less), but since the LSA doesn't have a career office like Ross's OCD, you'll just have to take more initiative.</p>
<p>Redhare is correct. If Michigan's college of LSA has a major weakness, it is its career office. It is practically non-existant. This boggles the mind because recruiters are very keen on LSA. Goldman Sachs and McKinsey along with other major companies participate in LSA annual career fairs (that attract close to 100 employers) and seem to prefer LSA students. Of course, even if LSA took the initiative, I doubt it would be as effective as Ross in attracting top recruiters. Let us face it, Ross attracts more recruiters than most Arts and Science programs, even those at elite private.</p>
<p>So, given the fact that LSA doesn't have a strong career office, students must take the initiative. However, if they do, Econ majors with good GPAs (3.5 or better) are highly sought after. I know several 3.3 Econ majors who landed good jobs with major financial insitutitions like the RBS, TD, Bank of New York etc... on Wall Street. One must just take the initiative. Econ majors with higher GPAs get offers from the top companies, including Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Merrill, BCG and McKinsey.</p>
<p>Does it look bad if an LSA student graduates in 3 years...only due to IB credits...not rushing with credit overloads/summer classes? In my particular case I'd be a double major anyway</p>
<p>I'm asking this in terms of employers views on the matter...cuz I know alot of grad schools do not look favorably upon early graduation....</p>
<p>btw, Alexandre, if you can find the time, could you respond to my PM? Your insight on UMich is very valuable to CC members. Thanks! =)</p>
<p>What does "take the initiative" mean? I have heard that alot but not sure what that means when it comes to getting a job. </p>
<p>Do you mean that they come and visit and then you need to network and apply online? Or do they actually conduct on campus recruiting like in other targets?</p>
<p>It basically means that you will have to make an effort and not rely on the career office. Michigan (not just Ross mind you, but the entire university) is a target school for most major employers, so it won't be too hard. In many cases, the inerviews will be on campus, just as they are at other target schools. However, LSA students, unlike Engineering, Nursing and Business students, have to actually try harder to get the attention of recruiters.</p>
<p>A tip: Applying online is probably one of the most ineffective approaches. Sometimes it works if you're lucky, but don't expect a response back. I don't think employers even look at those online applicants. You just need a better way of getting your resume to your recruiter.</p>
<p>this really is a downer! No Career office? For such a big and reputable school that charges so much tuition, you would think that they would at least have a career office for LSA students. In that case, I doubt if Mich LSA is any better than Smeal School of Business at PSA in terms of recruitment. Smeal has a pretty good career office.</p>
<p>I agree Mightynick. I am amazed how Michigan, which is on every major recruiter's strategic target list does not have an aggressive and effective career office. It is disgraceful. But recruiters still flock to Michigan's campus by the hundreds annually and there are many ways for the resourceful LSA student to get noticed.</p>