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as many people assume. “You have every type of people in the government,” he says. “The government is looking at best practices and how it can better serve the public. So a lot of the agencies have to be forwardthinking in [their hiring] and in what they’re doing.” To further explain, Dortch refers to the U.S. Postal Service and its need to compete with corporations such as UPS and DHL. “The post office has to be entrepreneurial and market-driven,” he says. “It needs skills that MBAs have. So there’s creative room for the MBA, but you may not pull the same long hours demanded in a corporate environment.” Given the current war against terrorism, Dortch suggests MBAs also consider agencies such as the U.S. Department of Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. These departments are ranked in the top 30 “Best Places to Work in the Even with sign-on bonuses and pay for performance, government salaries can’t stand up against those offered in certain industries such as banking and consulting. Federal Government 2007” survey, which was compiled from more than 221,000 federal government employee responses across nearly 300 agencies and departments. RECRUITMENT ON THE UPSWING? Networker extraordinaire George C. Fraser often talks about a person’s network determining his or her net worth, which is why students who network at on-campus events and attend professional gatherings or career fairs may discover MBA-targeted government work opportunities and training programs that aren’t widely advertised. For instance, the online career Web site www.vault.com has information about federal government career options for MBAs interested in international development, which is a field traditionally heavily dominated by economists. Because the federal government has no formal recruitment efforts established, without networking, this career opportunity could slip under an MBA’s radar. In general, ma ny gover n ment recruitment efforts include traditional tactics, such as posting openings with MBA student career offices and at general advertising venues. Dortch believes that being proactive is a smart way to learn more about government postings. He suggests visiting reputable Web sites such as www.ourpublicservice.org and www.usajobs.gov that provide links Become an FBI Special Agent. We are currently seeking Special Agent candidates in the following critical skill areas: Intelligence experience • Computer Science or IT • Engineering • Physical Science • Accounting/Finance • Law • Law Enforcement or other Investigative experience • Military experience • or Foreign Language (Arabic, Chinese – all dialects, Korean, Urdu, Farsi, Dari, Russian, Albanian, Indonesian, Hebrew, Swahili, Spanish, Punjabi, Tamil, Pashto, Hindi, and Turkish) • and many other disciplines. To qualify for the position of FBI Special Agent, you must possess a four-year college degree plus three years of professional work experience; be available for assignment anywhere in the FBI’s jurisdiction; be between the ages of 23 and 36; and be in excellent physical condition with the ability to pass a rigorous physical fitness test. Or join us in one of our Professional Staff positions. Our Professional Staff possess a myriad of specialized experience including the collection and dissemination of intelligence information as well as analyzing and deciphering communications in order to keep our nation safe. Explore our variety of opportunities from entry level to senior management. • Security Specialist • Auditor • Budget Analyst • Electrical Engineer • Technical Information Specialist • Investigative Specialist • IT Specialist • Automotive Worker • Administrative Specialist • Management and Program Analyst • Logistics Management Specialist • Electronic Technician • and many more. Please visit our Web site for complete details. Positions are added daily. www.FBIjobs.gov We are unique individuals. We are a tightknit team. We are independent thinkers. We share a common mission: to fight crime, to protect America’s security, to contribute to the nation’s Intelligence community, and to make our world better. There is no other career, like an FBI career. Apply online today at: www.FBIjobs.gov You must be a U.S. citizen and consent to a complete background investigation, drug test, and polygraph as a prerequisite for employment. Only those candidates determined to be best qualified will be contacted to proceed in the selection process. The FBI is an equal opportunity employer. BlackMBA • Spring 2008 51 http://www.vault.com http://www.ourpublicservice.org http://www.usajobs.gov http://www.FBIjobs.gov

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Black MBA - Spring 2008 Passion, Purpose and Power Contents Web Browsing From the President & CEO Up Front Advertising for Change CEO to CEO: Straight Talk with Barbara L. Thomas and Renetta McCann The New Executive Search Wealth Building: A Head Start on Investing and Saving Young Continuing Education: Lifelong Learning is Easier than You Think Making Good: Catching up with some of NBMBAA’s 2007 Scholarship Winners On Campus: Universities Win Grants to Fight Poverty Public Service: Does Your MBA Fit in the Government Sector? Bridge Building: Make a Career of Giving Back Steady Speed: Kim Harris Jones Shares what Drives a Successful Auto Industry Career Financial Planning: A New Way to Work Your MBA Global Focus: Keeping up with the Competition Clock On the Move: Member News, Promotions and More Industry Focus: Biotechnology, Energy, Food & Beverage, Global Media and Entertainment Employer Profiles: Campbell Soup, FINRA Financial Finesse: Denise Hales Harrod and CompuCredit Advocate for the Financially Underserved Creating Lasting Change: GE Impacts Quality of Life in Africa William W. Wells Jr.: Finding Strength in Diversity Leaders of Tomorrow® Community Service Program: NBMBAA® and Wal-Mart Partner to Reward Students Who Give Back Reaching Out: NBMBAA® Chapters Give Back to Their Local Communities How To… Buy a Franchise: Understanding the Basics of Acquiring a Franchise After the Gridiron: Keith Sims – Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Confidential: Paul Hubbard – Papa John’s pizza Strength Through Adversity: Bob and Hortense Bobbitt – McDonald’s On the Ground Floor: Valerie Daniels-Carter – Pizza Hut, Burger King, Auntie Anne’s Use Your Superstar Status: Black Entrepreneurs Break into Japanese Economy Marketing Maven: Odyssey Media Entrepreneur Linda Spradley Dunn Staying the Course: Black Marathoners Share Lessons from the Race Relationship Forum: Soul-Mate Strategies for the Career-Minded Vacations that Matter: Travel to Make a Difference Advertisers Index

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