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Re: Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler Fall 2009 Applicants!
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12 Sep 2008, 12:33
Well I have a strong biotech background so I am interested in working in biotech VC or in biz dev at a major biotech/pharma company after graduation. UNC has what is called the Carolina Venture Fellows program or CVF. Its an interesting program and much easier way to break into VC. Additionally, I am also very interested in working for Genentech and they have started recruiting on campus here. Those two factors along with the fact that I really enjoy the school and CH (Durham is much different even though its 10 miles away) lead me to choose UNC.
If you want to break into MC you will have plenty of opportunities here. McK, bcg, bain, deloitte, Kurt Sakmon, ZS, Campbell Alliance, and im sure a few more I am not thinking of all recruit on campus. There is a really strong support group here for people who want to break into mc. In fact this weekend there is an alumni MC event where a bunch of KFBS alums in the major firms are back in town to talk to prospectives and play golf etc.. Also, they really prep you for the interviews here, they have a mandatory 25 mock case interviews before you do the real deal.
As far as general management, that’s well, general. You can see on the website all the firms that come to recruit. Also, as far as career switching, nearly everyone I have met is a career switcher, including me and I don’t anticipate problems getting a job even in a recession. Let me know if you have anymore questions.