Employment Statistics | 2001

Overview

The 2000-2001 Kellogg School of Management recruiting season was full of surprises for all of us. Many companies found that their yield rates were higher than expected and turnover was much lower. This past year's market created challenges within many organizations.

The first group affected was the class of 2002 as they sought internships during the winter and spring quarters. But, in spite of a tightening of the market, Kellogg students were very successful in finding internships. Students were quite creative, some stringing together multiple projects for their summer experience.

The biggest surprise of the year came for new MBA graduates in the consulting industry. Several consulting firms found they had to delay start dates for graduates of the Class of 2001. Since consulting has been our largest industry employer over the past several years, this had an immediate impact on the school.

In true Kellogg School fashion, we called upon our alumni, advisory board members and faculty and were able to find short-term project work for our deferred graduates. This was one of the first major initiatives by our new dean, Dipak Jain.

Thank you for the support so many of you have shown the Kellogg School program and most importantly, our students. Regardless of the number of people you need to hire this year, please know that we look forward to continuing our partnership with you.

Kellogg's success is directly tied to partnerships with our various constituencies. We continue to be committed to working toward win-win situations for all of our recruiters since you truly are our partners.

Thanks so much for your support this past year and know we will be here when you need us at the Kellogg School of Management.

Roxanne Hori
Assistant Dean and Director, Career Management Center

September 2001