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Career Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Advance your career with the support of Foster MBA career management experts. Foster offers all Hybrid MBA students personalized career coaching, one-on-one mentoring with an industry leader, exclusive company visits, and executive leadership training. As a Hybrid MBA student, you will have tailored services to help you achieve your goals.

100%

of 2024 graduate respondents secured a salary increase

31%

Average Salary Increase Since Starting the Program

57%

of 2024 graduate respondents secured a promotion

Source: The 2024 alumni survey, which shows data four months after graduation, had a participation rate of 71% from the graduating cohort.


Career Resources and Services

Foster’s Hybrid MBA Career Services are designed specifically for working professionals, offering flexible, high-impact support that evolves with your goals. Personalized coaching, skill-building workshops, mentorship, and more prepare Hybrid MBA students with the tools to advance their careers with confidence. The program’s integrated approach ensures you’re not only prepared for your next move, but positioned for long-term growth in today’s competitive market.

Explore the sections below to see how Foster’s Career Services contribute to career readiness and long-term success.

Personalized guidance to advance your career with confidence.

One-on-one coaching empowers you to define what success looks like and build a strategy to achieve it. Our coaches help you make informed choices and stay aligned with your personal and professional values.

Work one-on-one to:

  • Clarify goals and priorities
  • Build a long-term vision
  • Navigate key decisions and transitions

Get coaching for topics such as:

  • Resume refinement
  • LinkedIn profile optimization
  • Targeted job and, where appropriate, internship search strategies
  • Interview preparation
  • Offer negotiation
  • Overcoming professional roadblocks
  • Leadership skill development
  • Executive presence

Flexible, skill-building resources to boost your career readiness.

Designed for both independent learners and collaborative environments, workshops support your ongoing growth throughout your program.

Choose your format:

  • Live sessions
  • On-demand modules

Build essential skills:

  • Personal branding
  • Elevator pitch development
  • Resume writing
  • LinkedIn optimization
  • High-impact networking methods

Practice with professionals and get feedback that sharpens your edge.

Mock interviews simulate real-world hiring situations, helping you refine your communication and problem-solving skills in a low-stakes environment.

Prepare for interview types:

  • Functional (skills-based)
  • Behavioral (experience-based)
  • Case (consulting-style)

What you’ll gain:

  • Direct feedback from employers and career coaches
  • Realistic interview scenarios
  • Greater competence and confidence
  • One-on-one mentorship from industry veterans to support your career growth.

    Mentorship at Foster provides deeper insight into industry trends, leadership paths, and decision-making strategies. It’s a personalized relationship focused on long-term growth.

    Get matched with experienced alumni and Senior professionals in your field.

    Explore:

    • Real-world leadership decisions
    • Long-term career alignment
    • Strategic thinking at the executive level

    Mentorship at Foster

    Immersive career exploration experiences across top business hubs.

    These curated visits introduce you to a variety of roles, functions, and company cultures in key cities. They also help you determine if relocation aligns with your goals.

    Explore cities like:

    • San Francisco
    • Austin
    • Portland
    • And beyond

    Each trek includes:

    • Behind-the-scenes company access
    • Candid conversations with leadership
    • Exposure to workplace culture and regional ecosystems

    Collaborative support to help you stay focused and energized in your career journey.

    These facilitated small groups provide structured space to share challenges, reflect on progress, and learn from peers across degree programs.

    Join small groups for:

    • Peer mentoring
    • Structured accountability
    • Shared job search momentum

    Cohorts span programs to foster community and broaden perspectives.

    Accelerate your leadership journey with a program designed for impact from day one. The opt-in Hybrid MBA Executive Essentials program offers a two-year experience that elevates your professional presence and advances your career. You’ll build practical skills you can apply immediately through focused program areas:

    • Career Planning
    • Personal Branding
    • Presentation Skills & Interpersonal Communication
    • Emotional Intelligence

    Alumni Success Stories

    Graduates of Foster’s Hybrid MBA program are redefining what’s possible in their careers. Balancing professional growth with academic rigor, these alumni have leveraged the program’s flexibility and top-ranked curriculum to lead teams, launch ventures, and drive innovation across industries. Explore their journeys and see where a Hybrid MBA can take you.

    Business lessons from Foster help Elijah Berry rise as the owner of Vashon Island Baking Company.Read More

    Hybrid MBA Fuels Entrepreneurship

    Foster’s Hybrid MBA proved to be the perfect fit for a military-to-civilian career transition.Read More

    Transitioning out of the Military with a Hybrid MBA

    An MBA for working professionals offered Emma Willoughby real-world skills for a growing travel career.Read More

    Landing a Dream Travel Job with a Hybrid MBA

    Popular job functions and major employers

    Companies Hiring
    Foster Hybrid MBA Graduates

    Accenture
    Amazon
    Boeing
    CVS Health
    Google/Alphabet
    Kaiser Permanente
    Procter & Gamble
    Microsoft
    Nike
    Siemens
    Walmart
    T-Mobile
    U.S. Army
    Zillow

    Industries hiring
    Foster Hybrid MBA Graduates

    Technology
    Healthcare
    Government
    Manufacturing
    Consumer Packaged Goods
    Finance


    #3

    for Career Services & Coaching
    (2024 Poets&Quants )

    90%

    of 2024 graduates who changed jobs used coaching

    503K

    large UW Alumni network

    “The Executive Essentials Program has allowed me to seamlessly integrate skills from my core MBA studies with advanced insights and practical tools provided by this specialized program. The storytelling and personal branding courses have enhanced my career growth conversations at my current organization and provided me with tools to make a substantial impact.”

    -Shirish Karnik

    Product Development Manager, Boeing

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