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Career development

Connect with industry-leading recruiters and dive into a world of exciting career possibilities as you map out your unique career journey.” 

Career development

Connect with industry-leading recruiters and dive into a world of exciting career possibilities as you map out your unique career journey.” 

Introduction

Become a visionary leader, equipped to address the ever-evolving challenges of today and tomorrow.

Are you aiming for a purpose-driven role on the global stage? At IMD, we provide the platform for you to flourish and evolve into a forward-thinking leader, ready to tackle current and future challenges. 

In today’s competitive business environment, companies are on the hunt for dynamic individuals who can make an immediate difference and ascend to the top tiers within the next decade. 

Each year, we collaborate with 60-70 companies who participate in our MBA recruiting events. We build strong relationships with these companies, gaining insights into their unique cultures, recruitment needs, and hiring styles. This enables us to facilitate meaningful connections that guide you towards informed career choices. 

 At IMD, we’re committed to helping you chart out and realize your career aspirations.  

 *Statistics based on 2021 career data. 

90%
secured a job offer within three months post-graduation*
95%
pivoted functions, industries, or locations*
67%
launched careers in Europe*

*Based on 2021 career statistics. 

 

Diverse & experienced

Intrigued by the potential employers of our IMD MBAs, the roles they step into, or the usual salary after achieving an IMD MBA? Our career statistics, updated every year, provide a detailed snapshot of these facets. Offering the latest insights into our recent MBA graduates’ career progression, they also help you envision the potential career trajectory after completing your IMD MBA. 

Preparation

Prepare for the recruiting world of today

All year round, our dedicated career development team equips you to build a robust foundation, devise a strategic career plan, and get you ready to engage with international recruiters. We utilize our prime position within IMD to link you with subject matter experts, faculty, resident executives, and our diverse alumni. 

Our innovative career preparation doesn’t stop there. We blend mentoring, guest speaker sessions, and sector-specific mock interviews with company presentations, networking lunches, and recruitment events. This rich blend of experiences aims to broaden your perspective and multiply your career opportunities. Your IMD MBA is more than a qualification, it’s a pathway to a thriving, future-proof career in a rapidly evolving business world. 

Personalized career guidance and strategic planning sessions
2. Engaging workshops and tasks to hone essential career development skills
3. Recruitment events leveraging the worldwide IMD network
Recruiting

Expansive recruiting opportunities. Below are examples of positions held by our most recent alumni:

  • Senior Product Manager, Marketplace – Amazon Japan – Japan
  • Executive Assistant to the CEO – Marquard & Bahls – Germany
  • Executive Board Member – Romande Energie – Switzerland
  • Global Strategist – Samsung GSG – Korea
  • Global Product Manager – Hilti – Liechtenstein
  • Brand Manager – Eli Lilly – Italy
  • Associate – McKinsey & Company – Russia
  • Strategic Development Manager – Grundfos – Denmark
  • Global Strategy Deployment Manager – Global Life Sciences Technologies Co. Ltd – China
  • Graduate Leadership Development Program EMEA – Thermo Fisher Scientific – Switzerland
  • Finance Business Partner, Commercial Business Operations, EMEA – CSL Behring – Germany