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Virtual Support and Updates from Darden’s Career Center

Many aspects of business and society are changing on a daily basis. UVA Darden’s Career Center team has created this list of frequently asked questions in order to best serve all of our students during these challenging times. If you have a question that is not covered, please know…

By Mary Shea Watson- March 27, 2020

Career Tips, EMBA, MBA

How to Negotiate Salary and More on Your Job Offer

You networked, did well in interviews, and got a job offer – but it’s not quite as strong as you’d like it to be. Now what? Negotiating a job offer can be a scary process. It causes doubt and anxiety about how your potential new employer might interpret your…

By Mary Shea Watson- February 24, 2020

Entrepreneurship, MBA

Hiring UVA Darden Talent Through the Batten Venture Internship Program

Darden grad Peter Boyd (JD/MBA ’10) started his medical device career at Vapotherm (NYSE:VAPO) as a Batten Venture Internship Program (BVIP) intern. Through BVIP, Darden offers the chance for early-stage companies, VC firms, or recently-acquired closely-held enterprises to have a summer MBA intern. The program…

By Mary Shea Watson- February 13, 2020

Career Tips

Job Search Advice: 7 Steps to Take When You Keep Getting Rejected

It’s never easy. You invest time, resources and energy in one, maybe several rounds of job interviews. You ace the interview, send follow-up thank you notes, and hear the news you didn’t want to hear: No. We landed on another candidate. We really enjoyed meeting you, but…

By Mary Shea Watson- February 4, 2020

Career Tips, MBA

Interviewing Tips From Darden Second Year Adam Miller

Second Year coach and Consortium Fellow Adam Miller (Class of 2020 and pictured above wearing sunglasses) interned with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and after graduating from Darden this spring, will join the American Red Cross in a three-year leadership development program. As a Second Year coach, Adam…

By Mary Shea Watson- January 31, 2020

Career Tips, EMBA, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Technology

Alumni in Hospitality: How This Veteran Landed in a “Rocket Ship” Startup

After spending time as an entrepreneur, Marine Officer and Big Four consultant, Patrick Weeks (EMBA ’18 and pictured above at center) pivoted into a hospitality, technology and startup role during his MBA studies at Darden. He now leads the Washington, D.C. market for Sonder, a tech hospitality company, as…

By Mary Shea Watson- December 19, 2019

Alumni in Tech: How Darden Prepared This Grad for Google

Record-Breaking Highlights From Darden’s 2019-20 Employment Report

Alumni in Health Care: Improving Patient Experience With Johnson & Johnson