Know Your UCSD
Rady Ready
Business & Markets
Career Starter Pack
100

This iconic UC San Diego library is one of the most recognizable buildings on campus.

Geisel Library

100

This is the school at UC San Diego focused on business and management education.

Rady School of Management

100

When stock prices are generally rising, investors describe the market using this animal.

Bull market

100

This one-page document usually summarizes your education, work experience, skills, and activities

Résumé

200

This blue transit line connects UC San Diego with areas including Downtown San Diego.

Blue Line Trolley

200

This building is closely associated with the Rady School of Management.

Otterson Hall

200

Revenue minus expenses equals this

Profit

200

This short introduction about yourself, usually around 30–60 seconds, is useful when meeting recruiters.

Elevator Pitch

300

UC San Diego's athletic teams compete under this nickname

Tritons

300

BEMP students study business alongside this social science that examines how people and organizations make choices with limited resources.

Economics


300

Buying shares in many different companies instead of putting all your money into one company is known as this.

Diversification

300

Before an interview, students should research the company and prepare examples using this Situation, Task, Action, Result framework.

STAR Method

400

This large shopping center, located right next to campus, includes stores, restaurants, and a movie theatre.

Westfield UTC

400

This professional networking platform is one of the easiest places for students to build a professional presence online.

LinkedIn


400

This three-letter abbreviation describes the total value of goods and services produced by a country.

GDP

400

Sending a brief message after an interview to thank the interviewer is commonly called this.

A thank-you email / follow-up email?

500

Name the famous outdoor art installation on campus that looks like a small house sitting on the edge of a building.

Fallen Star

500

Name one activity outside the classroom that can help a BEMP student build business experience before graduation.

Joining a business organization
Internships
Case competitions
Networking
Student consulting

500

This financial statement shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Balance Sheet

500

Name three things that could make a student's LinkedIn profile stronger.

  • Professional photo

  • Headline

  • About section

  • Work experience

  • Education

  • Skills

  • Projects

  • Clubs/activities

  • Certifications

  • Connections