Evening MBA Career Outcomes
Advance your career with the support of Foster MBA career management experts. Foster offers all Evening MBA students personalized career coaching, access to one-on-one mentoring with industry leaders, opportunities for company visits, and executive communication coaching. As an Evening MBA student, you will have access to on-campus recruiting for full-time positions and internships.
73%
Changed jobs before graduation
81%
Average salary change since starting the program
80%
Saw a title or level change
45%
Changed Companies
48%
Changed Functions
21%
Changed Industries
All data has been collected and reported per the MBA CSEA Standards.
Career Resources and Services
Foster’s Evening 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 Evening MBA students with the tools to advance their careers with confidence. The program’s flexible 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.
Career Coaching
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
Career Workshops & Training
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
Mock Interviews
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
Networking
Leverage the unmatched network of Seattle’s top-ranked Business School.
Foster has cultivated deep, lasting relationships with the region’s most influential companies and leaders. Our students gain direct access to the heart of Seattle’s business community through exclusive events and personal introductions that you simply won’t find in other programs.
Attend events like:
- Networking mixers with alumni and industry leaders
- Coffee chats with executives and hiring managers
- Company info sessions and office visits
- Industry panels and speaker series
- Career fairs with top regional and national employers
Mentorship
One-on-one mentorship from seasoned professionals 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
- Career paths built for long-term success
- Strategic thinking at the executive level
Career Treks & Company Visits
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
On-campus Recruiting
Connect directly with companies actively hiring Foster MBA talent.
Once they’ve completed program requirements, Evening MBA students are able to participate in on-campus recruiting for both internships and full-time roles. On-campus recruiting brings employers who are actively hiring directly to campus, giving you a direct line to open opportunities.
Through on-campus recruiting, you can:
- Pursue internship opportunities with companies recruiting on campus
- Compete for full-time roles with employers actively hiring
- Connect face-to-face with recruiters seeking Foster MBA talent
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.
Alumni Success Stories
Graduates of Foster’s Evening 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.
Stay tuned as we share stories from our graduates, highlighting their career journeys, achievements, and the impact they are making across industries.
Career impact
Evening MBA students work across established corporations, startups, consulting firms, healthcare organizations, public agencies, and entrepreneurial ventures throughout Seattle and beyond.
Organizations Where Our Students Work:
- Accenture
- Advisory Board (UnitedHealth Group)
- Amazon
- Athira Pharma
- Blue Origin
- Boston Consulting Group
- BrewLogix
- Charlie’s Produce
- Corning Incorporated
- Costco
- Docusign
- Expedia Group
- Fluke Corporation
- Genie Industries
- Gilead Sciences
- Global Integrated Flooring Solutions
- Granite Construction Company
- Majestic Glove
- Manhattan Associates
- Mercer
- Meta
- Microsoft
- Morgan Stanley
- Northwest Synergy
- Oak Street Health (CVS Health)
- OnePointFive
- Osso VR
- PACCAR
- Parametric
- PGH Wong Engineering
- Rohde & Schwarz
- RUN Studios
- Saatchi & Saatchi
- Seattle Foundation
- Seattle Seahawks
- Sound Bookkeepers
- Swedish Medical Center
- Tarragon
- Taylor Farms Northwest
- The Clarius Group
- T-Mobile
- University of Washington
- USAA
- Vertical World
- Walmart
- Xome
- Zillow
A Network That Continues Beyond Graduation
“The Evening MBA Program gave me the tools and the network to grow my career. The relationships I built with classmates, alumni, and business leaders opened doors I hadn't expected, and the program's emphasis on applying new ideas immediately at work pushed me to think more boldly about innovation in my own role.”
— Eric Seeb, Evening MBA ’12
Senior Manager, Systems Development, AWS

