The University of Toledo

“I work with really smart, extremely sharp business people, a lot of people with MBAs from well-known schools (Northwestern, Berkley, Harvard, etc.). I really do feel that I am "running with the big dogs" and that I was well prepared for it. While the College of Business and Innovation certainly taught me the fundamentals of business as well as any world class business program would, I was also exposed to many advanced concepts which are absolutely necessary to succeed in a business career. Programs such as the Student Managed Portfolio helped me to learn the critical skills that are necessary in business which you won't find in any classroom.

COBI was instrumental in helping me find a job. I attended multiple job fairs and secured interviews with several potential employers. Throughout the process, the job placement team and the COBI staff worked closely with me to help me refine my resume and interview skills and also helped me to make the best decision possible when it came time to accept a job offer.

I believed that COBI offered me the best opportunity to succeed after I graduated.”

"As the Advertising Specialist for Marathon Petroleum Corporation, I manage our brand advertising efforts. Our small team provides strategic direction for marketing plans, media planning, sponsorships, and customer focused campaigns.

COBI courses such as Advertising and Promotions, Consumer Behavior, and Principles in Marketing helped me prepare for my marketing role. However, the finance and accounting courses have also come in very handy since I manage our Brand Advertising budget.

Selecting the College of Business and Innovation at The University of Toledo was an easy decision for me. The College of Business was like a family; the faculty and staff that I encountered were always willing to help. COBI classes and staff assisted me in developing a polished resume, completing mock interviews, and offering networking opportunities.

My undergrad major was Marketing and Organizational Development & Leadership. After graduating from UT in 2008 with my bachelors degree I continued on with my MBA specializing in Marketing.

I think The University of Toledo’s business program is one of the best in the area. I am also on the recruiting team for Marathon and we have been very pleased with the interns and full-time hires that have come from The University of Toledo.

I think the best part of my job is watching our strategy executed throughout the year. I love seeing our ideas in print at the Marathon stations, on a scoreboard at an NFL game, or our commercial on TV and know that I was a part of the process!"

"As an Information Technology Development Program Participant at Eaton Corporation I will be responsible for communications between IT and end-users to ensure we are on schedule and that everyone understands the changes occurring with a new hydraulics quoting software being implemented at 16 locations across North and South America.  After two years I will have the opportunity to express my specific interests in IT and be placed accordingly.

COBI definitely helped me obtain my job. When I first began the interview process, I was unsure where to even begin, but soon learned I had plenty of resources around me. The Business Career Program’s office staff was vital in my job search; they wanted to get to know me and what I was looking for in a career. They did a terrific job of giving my name to recruiters and getting various organizations to think about me.

I took advantage of events like power networking, mock interviews, job fairs, and etiquette dinners. These prepared me for situations in the “real world.”  I also work in the COBI IT department, where I provide help desk support to faculty, staff and students. The experience not only developed my IT knowledge, but also improved my communication and problem-solving skills.

I can’t emphasize enough how well the UT College of Business prepared me for my career. The professors provide such a good foundation to be successful, and my classes gave me a sense of confidence that I could go into a situation, even if I didn’t know the exact task at hand, and be effective at my job.

Being awarded COBI’s Pacemaker award last year was also very important. The prestigious award showed employers that I was a hardworking, dedicated individual both inside and outside the classroom.

I am most looking forward to the new challenges that come with starting a new job."

I always wanted to do something in the technical field, and information systems provided me with all types of opportunities. Combining my information systems major with a minor in marketing gave me choices of professions such business analyst, IT analyst and IT consultant. I am a people person, so getting the chance to interact and communicate with people face to face is what I am looking forward to.

I intern with the City of Toledo IT department where I assist their help desk as well as their field support team. Daily duties include analysis, documenting, and reporting employee technical issues, assisting the field support team with troubleshooting employee problems on the phone, and troubleshooting steps and resolution in the service desk tracking tool.

I graduated in May and am moving to the Cleveland area. I have not yet decided which company I will work for, but I have an offer as a business solutions consultant with Hyland Software where I would analyze businesses, creates solutions to problems, and help businesses develop efficient plans for meeting their goals. I also have an offer to be a help desk assistant with Progressive Insurance where I would provide support to end users on a variety of issues such as identifying, researching, and resolving technical problems.

The College of Business and Innovation prepared me well with work and interview etiquette. Mock interviews really helped play a major role as well. Having the opportunity to sit with employers and having them critique you as you interview was also very helpful. COBI helped me through job fairs as well as working with recruiters, and professors were willing to help in any way as well.

I would tell someone considering attending the UT College of Business and Innovation that the experience will be like no other. The amount of resources is by far better than most. COBI offers plenty of business organizations for you to join where you can expand your network. Anything you need, COBI has. No other choice to choose besides COBI.

GO ROCKETS!