Top MBA Recruiters: Siemens
As the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe, Siemens has a reputation for developing quality products from power generation technology to building automation, medical technology, railway vehicles, fire alarms, and PLM software. The Munich-based company was founded 172 years ago in 1847 as a multinational conglomerate with offices all over the world. Which means working at Siemens post-MBA graduation is very attractive.
Continue reading…Top MBA Recruiters: Target
Since its beginnings in Roseville, MN in 1962, Target has grown to be the quintessential American retail company, and also its second largest after Amazon. Its accessibility, affordability, and prevalence in every small town and big city make it a leading employer for both retail workers and those at the corporate levels. Here, we’ll take a look at its recruiting efforts for b-school students, and we’ll also offer a glimpse at some current open positions and salaries.
Continue reading…New Project Management Jobs in the Bay Area
For better and worse, the Bay Area continues to reign as the global tech hub. But what has evolved in recent years is tech’s relationship to MBA graduates. MBAs were once personas non-grata in Silicon Valley. While newer startups won’t likely have a use for you, the big boys and girls of tech—the Slacks, Adobes, Twitters, Facebooks, Googles, Apples, etc.—certainly do. This week is focused on opportunities that allow MBA graduates to apply their PM skills to Bay Area tech.
Continue reading…Top MBA Recruiters: AIG
American International Group, better known as AIG, is a multinational insurance and finance corporation that operates in more than 95 countries, employing over 60,000 people. As one of the world’s largest insurers, it’s a safe bet that MBA students and graduates can do very well at the company.
Let’s take a look at how B-schoolers can secure a position with the world’s largest insurer:
Landing an AIG Career
AIG suggests two general pathways to entry-level employment for students: summer internships or becoming a full-time analyst.
For professionals with previous work experience in pursuit of higher-level positions, AIG employs technologists, administrators, engineers, healthcare professionals, risk managers, and financial professionals. With regard to the hiring process, current AIG employees were hired via recruiters, employee referrals, and everything in between.
Applicants who are invited to interview can expect an initial interview with an AIG recruiter, followed by in-house conversation with a business member or team of interviewers.
The AIG Internship Experience
The 10-week AIG Summer Intern Program offers “tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations.”
Interns undergo three days of orientation and training, then step into one of AIG’s lines of business. The company promises its interns “real projects, with equal opportunity for challenges and achievement.” AIG interns who demonstrate the most leadership potential are typically hired by AIG for full-time employment after graduation.
What Does an AIG Analyst Position Entail?
Open to graduates of all degree disciplines, the AIG analyst position is an entry-level pathway with an average salary just shy of $80,000. Described as “exclusive and competitive,” the program hosts an orientation in New York City for hires from around the world.
Even entry-level analysts at AIG can expect hefty salary opportunities, with analysts starting around $80,000 USD per year.
The “First 100 Days” initiative, which aims to support new hires with their transition into the company. At the end of the initiative, new employees take part in the Horizon Challenge, “a multi-month learning experience focused on developing innovative solutions for strategic challenges AIG currently faces.”
The First Year Learning Experience then culminates with the Spring Development Session, “an opportunity to showcase key learnings from the Horizon Challenge and reinforce takeaways from your first year.”
Choosing an AIG Career
With immersive and challenging learning environments, opportunities for advancement and moving within the multi-faceted company, AIG also emphasizes its value of diversity and inclusion. AIG’s Employee Resource Groups seek to foster community and support employee development. The company boasts $7.9 million in matching gifts to charities chosen by employees.
Salaries for MBA graduates can greatly vary, due to position seniority and specialty. For instance, MBA graduates with an expertise in marketing may be better suited for a career in Project Management, which offers an annual salary rate estimated above $100,000 USD per year. General Managers often make even more, pulling around $128,000 per year, according to Glassdoor data.
MBA graduates at AIG can often make more than $100,000 USD per year, varying by positional specialty and seniority.
AIG career benefits, as one may assume, are also fairly strong. Various anonymous reports on Glassdoor detail that employees typically see a minimum of 21 days off per year, with several days that can carry over year to year. Some employees also report unlimited time off, which may seem like a godsend compared to several of the world’s most recognizable insurance firms. AIG also offers employees a comprehensive pension plan, 401(k) offerings, and more.
AIG Career Recruiting
Professionals with significant work experience and demonstrated success may be targeted for direct recruiting, but most hopefuls will need to do their own legwork to get this employer’s attention. Beyond the internship and analyst pathways, AIG offers membership with its Talent Network. Experienced professionals are encouraged to search opportunities and apply directly via the company’s careers site.
Top MBA Recruiters: Microsoft vs. Google
Microsoft and Google are two brands that are practically synonymous in tech. Google provides search and email services to billions, while Microsoft’s Office is a ubiquitous presence across college campuses and cubicles around the world.
Both companies have long been top destinations in tech but their reputation is rapidly growing within the business world as well. MBAs looking to enter tech may find their dream job at one of these companies.
Microsoft vs. Google: MBA Salaries
Both Microsoft and Google, unsurprisingly, compensate their employees handsomely. Given the numerous opportunities MBA graduates might have due to their past experience and interests, we will will examine only one position: Project Manager, a common entry-level position for many new MBAs.
According to Glassdoor, project managers at Microsoft earn an average annual salary of $96,520, which can rise sharply for MBAs. Average additional play, include cash bonuses, stock shares, and more, can increase the annual sum by a measure of $20,000.
At Google, project managers typically earn a bit more per year, with a current estimate around $107,000. With bonus and stock incentives, that can increase that figure by a measure of $40,000 or more per year.
Microsoft vs. Google: Company Culture
Google has one of the most infamous company cultures in the tech world. Aside from the well-known benefits of working at a Google campus, Google operates according to a philosophy; Ten things we know to be true. This document drives all of the work that the company does. It also influences who they choose to employ at their company.
In terms of office life, Google is extremely relaxed. Employees work hard, but they are given the space to do so in their own idiosyncratic ways. Employees are encouraged to be creative by working across departments to develop new products and come up with solutions.
In the past, Microsoft was a place known for its ruthless culture. Spearheaded by founder Bill Gates, Microsoft demanded a lot from its employees and cultivated a hostile workplace. Under the leadership of Satya Nadella, however, Microsoft encourages a growth mindset. This new attitude allows employees to learn from one another, as well as Microsoft customers.
Microsoft’s new approach to work has transformed the workplace as well. Rather than working employees like dogs, Microsoft now encourages its employees to maintain a work-life balance. In addition, the office has been opened, providing more spaces for collaboration and communication.
Microsoft has disconnected from its reputation as a rough employer, creating an inviting, fun culture of inclusivity and modernity / Photo via Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures
Microsoft vs. Google: Employee Numbers
Operating at the forefront of innovation, Google and Microsoft are two of the largest employers in the technology sector. Google employs over 98,000 employees, while Microsoft has almost 135,000 employees.
Many of Google’s employees are centered at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California. The remainder are spread across more than 70 offices in 50 countries. Microsoft has 50,294 employees in its home region around the Puget Sound. The remaining employees are located in 646 office sites spread across 109 countries.
Microsoft vs. Google: Employee Satisfaction
Google and Microsoft offer generous benefits and make themselves accessible to address any employees concerns that may arise.
Both companies are ranked highly on lists of the best places to work. Google is eighth on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list for 2019, a list voted on by the employees at the companies themselves. Microsoft is ranked 34th on the Glassdoor list.
The business world has recognized the efforts of both companies to push innovation and creativity. Comparably.com surveyed employees and wrote a list of the companies with the brightest outlook—Google ranked 10th on this list and Microsoft ranked 12th.
New MBA Jobs: Facebook, Pfizer, GM and More
Whether its an entry level Facebook jobs, or a position fit for an experienced professional at Kaiser Permanente or Salesforce, there’s always exciting new MBA jobs out there. Check out this weeks picks below, and apply for your dream job today! Don’t forget that we post new MBA job just like this every week on MetroMBA:
