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MBA Recruiter Guide www.shidler.hawaii.edu We’ve got your perfect recruit. Bridging East & West The information economy of the 21st century offers a remarkable array of challenges and opportunities to business leaders and managers. Today’s executives must have an in-depth understanding of best-of-breed business practices complemented by an awareness of languages, cultures, new technologies, and global economic dynamics. The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, ¯ ideally located at the junction of East and West, offers students a wide range of programs in a unique multicultural environment enhanced by collaborative learning, research projects, internships and study abroad opportunities. The world-renowned East-West Center is located on the Manoa campus, and the Pacific Basin Economic Council is ¯ headquartered in Honolulu, along with a number of other public and private cross-cultural organizations. Our programs are specifically designed with an international perspective, and feature fresh, leading-edge courses in entrepreneurship and e-commerce. Long recognized for its Asia-Pacific focus, the College’s graduate and executive education programs have been recognized for excellence in international business education by U.S. News & World Report and Business Week. The education received at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawai’i distinguishes our students in today’s executive marketplace. Recruit our students and experience for yourself the quality of our students and the unique multicultural environment of Hawai’i. V. Vance Roley Dean and First Hawaiian Bank Chair of Leadership and Management Our Programs The Shidler College of Business offers a variety of specialized MBA programs uniquely designed to develop business leaders in today’s international market place. Full-Time MBA Part-Time MBA Japan-focused MBA China International MBA U.S. International MBA MS in Civil Engineering/MBA Juris-Doctorate/MBA MS in Nursing Administration/MBA MS in Financial Engineering Master of Accounting PhD in International Management About our Students 2008 MBA Class Profile APPliCAnt POOl And ClASS SizE Applicants Received Class Size ACAdEMiC PrOfilE Grade Point Average Average GPA Full-Time MBA China International MBA Japan-focused MBA Middle 80% GPA GEnErAl Average Years Work Experience Full-Time MBA China International MBA Japan-focused MBA Range (all programs) Undergraduate Degrees Computer & Information Systems Economics Sciences Engineering Business: Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Management, Human Resources, International Business 182 46 GMAT Score 3.27 3.27 3.17 3.35 2.75-3.74 Average GMAT Score Full-Time MBA China International MBA Japan-focused MBA Middle 80% GMAT Score 639 646 615 638 590-700 Average Age 4.8 5.9 5.2 2-13 Full-Time MBA China International MBA Japan-focused MBA Range (all programs) Demographics Men Women Scholarship Recipients International Studies Countries Represented 74% 26% 89% 17% 7 28 29 28 24-36 Other Humanities & Social Sciences We’ve got your perfect recruit. Shidler MBA Why hire students? A leader among U.S. business schools in its focus on the Asia-Pacific region, the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa provides students with an in-depth understanding of the best business practices, an ¯ awareness of languages and cultures, and a solid comprehension of emerging technologies within today’s complex global economic environment. The college equips its graduates with the ability to learn and to lead through their professional lifetime. In April 2009, Shidler’s graduate program was named one of the top 25 graduate programs for International Business by U.S. News & World Report’s survey of America’s Best Graduate Schools for 2010. The College was ranked 21st tied with Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business. Among the public schools that made the list, Shidler was ranked ninth. It is the only AACSB accredited MBA program in Hawai‘i. Shidler MBA recruiters This is a small sample of the employers have hired and/or participated in recruiting events at University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business. Aloha Air Cargo Aloha United Way BAE Systems Bank of Hawaii Bank of the Orient Boeing Company Booz | Allen | Hamilton Inc. Central Intelligence Agency Central Pacific Bank Citibank (China) Concentris DFS Hawaii Deloitte & Touche LLP Dragon Bridge Capital Enterprise Rent-A-Car ExxonMobil (China) First Hawaiian Bank Garden Hotel (China) Grant Thornton Hawaii National Bank Hawaii Pacific Health Hawaiian Airlines Hewlett Packard John Hancock Financial Network KPMG LG Chemical Merrill Lynch NCH Corporation Nikken Holdings Oceanit Laboratories Pfizer Starwoods Hotels & Resorts STI Medical Systems U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Foreign Commerical Service Unilever Verizon Xerox spirit of “ohana” functional expertise “Our firm’s strategic relationship with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Shidler College of Business, ¯ allows us to tap into the skills, functional expertise, capabilities and diversity of thought from various resources coming out of the campus, ranging from students to faculty. This helps us to continue to deliver results that endure for our clients, our firm, but more importantly, for the community in which we operate.” Jon Paul Akeo Senior Human Resource Specialist Booz Allen Hamilton “Students from the University of Hawai‘i were highly regarded and recruited by IBM, for their excellent academic preparation and unique attributes; i.e. loyalty, integrity, and versatility. They brought that family ‘Ohana’ Spirit to Corporate America which is so common in the islands, and have an array of thoughts and culture which they display through innovative ideas in the workplace.” Al Barela Senior Program Manager University Relations (Ret) IBM drive and determination “We are always impressed by the high quality of students we get from the Shidler College of Business and we continue to recruit from their campus. Over the years, we have found that not only do their students excel in academics, but they have more drive and determination, along with a better attitude, than the students we’ve hired from Yale, Wharton, Cornell, USC, and UCLA.” Milton T. Kawasaki, CIMA(r), CFM(r), CIMC(r) Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor Merrill Lynch We’ve got your perfect recruit. Connecting with Shidler MBA students We thank you for coming to the Shidler College of Business for your hiring needs. With our electronic job posting and application system, in addition to two fully networked private interview rooms; on-campus recruiting has never been easier. Should you choose to screen students from your own location, we have other remote capabilities to make it easy for you to target your applicants. We provide the following services to assist you in recruiting for internships; full-time, part-time or temporary placement needs. If you are interested in recruiting at the Shidler College of Business, contact the Office of Internships and Career Development at (808) 956-2675. Building Your Brand On-campus Meet the Employer Networking Events & Company Presentations Employer on-campus briefings and company presentations provide opportunities to network and interact with our students. Presentations usually last one hour; and may be followed by a networking reception. Receptions & “Meet and Greets” Receptions are successful when following a company presentation. Brown Bags or Coffee Talks are more informal opportunities to interact with students. Professional Development Series Employers are invited to speak during our weekly one-hour Professional Development Series. This series focuses on the development of soft skill compentencies. It also exposes the MBAs to a variety of industries and occupations. This is a great venue for employers to meet and interact with the MBAs in an informal setting. Business of the Week Each week, the Shidler College of Business hosts a different company throughout the Spring and Fall semesters. Participating companies have unlimited access to Shidler College of Business facilities during their designated week to hold presentations about the business, professional workshops, as well as interviews for students interested in working for the company. Career Expo Employers may participate in Career Expos held during the Spring and Fall semesters. The Career Expos offer employers an informal venue to meet and recruit UH Shidler students for internships and full-time placement. Off-campus Employer Opportunities Employer Company Visits Company site visits leave a lasting impression on students. It allows them to experience the work environment in a tangible way. Site visits expose students to different jobs within an organization; and can include a company overview presentation. Interview by Phone If employers are planning to interview students from a remote location, our interview rooms are equipped with phones. Students may reserve a space to schedule phone interviews. Interview at Company Employers may choose to conduct interviews at their company’s site. Contact the Office of Internships and Career Development for assistance in coordinating the interviews. recruiting Materials Company Information Companies may provide our office Off-Campus Receptions Companies may choose to arrange and host students at off-campus sites such as hotels or special events. We will assist in marketing the event to the students. Online Job Posting & Resume Collection Employers may post internship, full-time, part-time, and temporary positions online at http://career. shidler.hawaii.edu/for-companies/ Students may send resumes to an online job posting. Resumes will be sent directly to employer for screening. Resume Books Each semester, resume books are compiled for those MBAs interested in internships or full-time placement. Employers may contact the Office of Internships & Career Development to request a resume book. Virtual copies are also available. Referrals Employers may have specific employment needs; and may contact us directly for student referrals. with recruiting materials for our students. Please keep in mind, storage space is limited. Recruiting Events Companies may mail recruiting materials prior to recruiting events. Materials must be sent one week prior to the event. Please include the company’s name, contact information, and name of the event. Mail to: University of Hawai‘i at M¯ anoa Shidler College of Business Office of Internships & Career Development 2404 Maile Way #G104 Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-2675 interviews Interview on Campus Shidler College of Business provides corporate interview rooms for employers’ convenience. Companies are invited to contact us to reserve the interview rooms. Space is limited, so reservations should be made as early as possible. We’ve got your perfect recruit. Visiting Shidler Shidler College of Business is about 15 minutes away from the Honolulu International Airport and less than 10 minutes away from Waikiki. Our office is able to provide a special parking pass for employers on a limited basis. Employers may contact the Internship and Career Development Office to confirm availability. Parking Visitor parking on the Manoa Campus ¯ is available in the Lower Campus, at the Dole Street Parking Structures, and in the green color Pay-to-Park visitor stalls located in parking lots mauka (mountain side) of Dole Street. The campus parking structures charge a flat rate fee of $4.00 payable in advance at the entry kiosks. Visitors using the Pay-to-Park green stalls need to use the automated Pay Stations located at that lot. These Pay Stations accept quarters, dollar coins, $1, $5, and $10 bills and require a fee of $2.00 per half hour up to a maximum of $16.00. The Pay Station issues a permit ticket that must be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle showing the time until which the visitor has paid. The purchase of a $16.00 Pay-to-Park daily visitor permit from an automated Pay Station will allow re-entry into the Upper Campus visitor lots all day. The Upper Campus parking changes to a flat fee collection at 4:00 p.m. and on Rainbow Shuttle University of Hawai‘i at M¯ anoa provides a free on-campus shuttle bus service for faculty, staff, students and visitors. The Rainbow shuttle bus system consists of various shuttle routes throughout the campus during the Fall and Spring semesters. Depending on your routes, the shuttle bus comes every 15-30 minutes during the day and night, starting at 7:00am to 10:30pm. weekends. A fee of $4.00 is collected upon entry and parking is allowed in all regular parking stalls during these periods. (Parking rates are subject to change) Campus Map University of Hawai‘i at Manoa ¯ Shidler College of Business 2404 Maile Way Honolulu, HI 96822 USA = visitor parking areas Shidler College of Business RK IN Entrance Kiosk R PA G 0 400 800 ft Federal Credit Union Energy House No Public Vehicle Access VIS IT O E N FA RR IN GT ON RO A D RO AD U E A V Y IT OR PA RK R Bus Shelter V PA ISI RK TO IN R G VIS IN G F AL C ET M Entrance Kiosk No Vehicle Access MA CAM IL E PU S W AY Thrift Shop Diving Safety Program Environmental Protection Facility Transportation Environ. Health Services & Safety Office T EE R ST Campus Security Landscaping IT VIS S IT OR VARNEY VARNEY ARN Y CIRCLE RC E PARKING Shops Physical Plant Building Hamilton Library Agricultural Science Paradise Palms Cafe Warehouse Pacific Biomedical Research Center IV Campus Center U N E Founders’ Gate BA CH M AN PL Art Building AC E VIS IT OR M cC AR TH Y M UH Parking Access St. Francis School Music Building Complex AL L PA RK IN RO AD G CA M PU S D O G LE Andrews Outdoor Theatre LO W ER VI TO FREEWAY Main Parking Structure Law Library Entrance Kiosk Entrance Kiosk Physical Education/Athletic Complex E KALO LAN E Clarence T.C. Ching Field Kahanamoku Pool Entrance Kiosk Softball Stadium Practice Fields Murakami Stadium OAD LELE R KA Entrance Kiosk M an ¯ Tennis Courts oa H1 St re am A S T- G W N E I VI SI TO R A PA K RK IN G Entrance Kiosk PA R KI S T R SI TO VI SI Law School T RO A R R E E EA PA RK S Kennedy Theatre O TR Legacy Path CO RR AD IN D We’ve got your perfect recruit. Contact information Shidler College of Business Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS) MBA Programs 2404 Maile Way, Room G202 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA http://www.shidler.hawaii.edu Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Office of Internships and Career Development Inquiries/Appointments Richard W. Varley, G104 Director of Internships & Career Development 808-956-2675 808-956-6972 rvarley@hawaii.edu vernaw@hawaii.edu Verna Wong, G202 808-956-3122 Assistant Director of MBA Internships & Career Development Graduate Programs Graduate Programs, G202 Inquiries / Appointments Jennifer Tutak, G202 MBA Admissions Director Cheri Honda, G202 Master Programs Coordinator Carlos Medina, G202 Master Programs Adviser: A-N Lisa Wong, G202 Master Programs Advisor: O-Z Rhana Lau, G202 Department Secretary 808-956-8266 808-956-2911 808-956-8654 808-956-8189 808-956-9016 808-956-2491 busgrad@hawaii.edu tutak@hawaii.edu cyhonda@hawaii.edu medinac@hawaii.edu wongla@hawaii.edu rhana@hawaii.edu www.shidler.hawaii.edu