Coffee chats are often misunderstood. They aren’t interviews. They aren’t formal meetings. They’re conversations — 20 to 30 minutes of intentional curiosity.
One of the biggest challenges of the MBA journey is navigating the recruiting ecosystem. Unlike traditional job searches, MBA recruiting is fast-paced, structured, and often starts before you’ve even completed your first semester.
Recruiting in an MBA is not just about applying for jobs. It is a whole curriculum. Each industry has its own timeline — consulting recruiting begins before you’ve even settled into classes; tech recruiting picks up a bit later; CPG and finance follow their own tracks.
As I step into my second year, I am not only clearer about Q2, but also more rooted in the MSU community that has shaped me so profoundly.