A. B. Freeman School of Business: General Information
2008-2009 Academic Year
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Media Services
Located in Room 261 of G/W I, Media Services provides a wide range of
audio/visual equipment and support for class presentations. All classrooms are
equipped with a ceiling mounted projector, an Intel Pentium computer, a stereo
DVD/VHS videocassette player, and a variety of the latest presentation
technology. Media Services provides video recording services for both taping
class presentations and simulated job interviews in its two-camera color television
studio. Digital editing for class projects is also available.
The Career Management Center (CMC) at Freeman provides all business school
students, beginning freshman year, with the professional resources to implement
effective job searches. The CMC provides the following services and activities:
one-on- one career plan coaching; résumé and cover letter assistance; mock
interviewing; job market exploration and navigation assistance; referrals for
internships and full-time employment; presentations and networking
opportunities with employers and alumni; assistance with salary negotiations and
offer acceptances; and, workshops and presentations for student organizations.
Each year, the CMC hosts several networking events to unite students with
alumni and companies. These events provide students with the opportunity to
enhance their communication and interpersonal skills while meeting valuable
contacts within the business community.
Freeman Days in New York, Houston, and New Orleans: Students are given the
opportunity to network with Freeman alumni and affiliates in these three business
communities during the peak recruiting season. Site visits and interviews are
arranged based on employer interest.
The CMC has a formal recruiting program that brings high quality employers to
campus to meet with and interview Freeman students. Over 100 companies per
year recruit future employees from the Freeman School. In addition, the Freeman
School is affiliated with national organizations that host yearly events designed to
facilitate interviews among students and employers. Recruiting activities include,
but are not limited to:
Mardi Gras Invitational Career Fair: The two-day event, sponsored by Tulane
University and other New Orleans-area colleges and universities, provides
students access to over 125 local and national employers seeking candidates in all
majors and disciplines for internship and full-time employment.
Résumé Books: Full-time and internship résumé books profile the incoming and
graduating classes and are distributed to local and national companies.