Career Center

Career Center

Whether you're looking for an internship, preparing for your first job or exploring new career opportunities, the LBS Career Center is here to support you. From personal career guidance and application support to networking events and job opportunities, we help you prepare for the professional world and connect with potential employers.

Whether you're looking for an internship, preparing for your first job or exploring new career opportunities, the LBS Career Center is here to support you. From personal career guidance and application support to networking events and job opportunities, we help you prepare for the professional world and connect with potential employers.

Advisor discussing documents with a student during a career counseling session
Advisor discussing documents with a student during a career counseling session

About the Career Center

Your career starts long before graduation. At Lauder Business School, we want to help you make the most of your professional opportunities. In cooperation with the Chabad Integration Center, our Career Center offers practical support to help you explore career paths, prepare applications and take your next steps into the job market.

Whether you need feedback on your CV, want to practice for an interview or are looking for career advice, our team is here to help you prepare.

Career Services
Speaker presenting to an audience during a career talk at LBS
Presenter speaking to a group of students in a classroom setting
Audience seated and listening during a talk event at LBS
Speaker presenting to an audience during a career talk at LBS
Presenter speaking to a group of students in a classroom setting
Audience seated and listening during a talk event at LBS
Speaker presenting to an audience during a career talk at LBS
Presenter speaking to a group of students in a classroom setting
Audience seated and listening during a talk event at LBS

It's about Network- LBS Fireplace Talks

It's about Network- LBS Fireplace Talks
It's about Network- LBS Fireplace Talks

At our LBS Fireplace Talks, you'll have the opportunity to meet business leaders, entrepreneurs and experienced professionals, hear about their career journeys and learn from their experiences. Ask questions, explore different perspectives and gain practical insights into leadership, innovation and the challenges of today's business world.

It's also a great opportunity to meet people and expand your professional network. Students engage face-to-face with those at the top, gaining rare insight into real-world challenges, breakthrough moments, and the paths that define exceptional careers. Every discussion is an opportunity to question, challenge, and learn from experience at the highest level.

At our LBS Fireplace Talks, you'll have the opportunity to meet business leaders, entrepreneurs and experienced professionals, hear about their career journeys and learn from their experiences. Ask questions, explore different perspectives and gain practical insights into leadership, innovation and the challenges of today's business world.

It's also a great opportunity to meet people and expand your professional network. Students engage face-to-face with those at the top, gaining rare insight into real-world challenges, breakthrough moments, and the paths that define exceptional careers. Every discussion is an opportunity to question, challenge, and learn from experience at the highest level.

At our LBS Fireplace Talks, you'll have the opportunity to meet business leaders, entrepreneurs and experienced professionals, hear about their career journeys and learn from their experiences. Ask questions, explore different perspectives and gain practical insights into leadership, innovation and the challenges of today's business world.

It's also a great opportunity to meet people and expand your professional network. Students engage face-to-face with those at the top, gaining rare insight into real-world challenges, breakthrough moments, and the paths that define exceptional careers. Every discussion is an opportunity to question, challenge, and learn from experience at the highest level.

40+

talks held

30+

Guest Speakers

Free

for LBS MBA/EMBA

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Our Career Center organizes events that bring students together with business leaders, employers and industry experts.

Explore upcoming events and find opportunities to learn, connect and develop your professional network.

The LBS Career Center regularly organizes events that connect students with professionals from various industries. These events provide valuable insights into career paths, industry developments, and the realities of the business world.

Students have the opportunity to engage with guest speakers, build professional networks, and gain insights into different industries and career opportunities. Students are encouraged to follow the latest announcements and participate in upcoming career events organized by the LBS Career Center.

Students have the opportunity to engage with guest speakers, build professional networks, and gain insights into different industries and career opportunities. Students are encouraged to follow the latest announcements and participate in upcoming career events organized by the LBS Career Center.

Fireplace Talks
Next Event · October 2026
Mr. Tom Asselman, PhD
SVP Strategy & Chief Strategy Officer at OMV

Mr. Tom Asselman, PhD is currently SVP Strategy & Chief Strategy Officer at OMV, which he joined January 2022. He moved from Borealis, the chemical subsidiary of OMV, where he spent 19 years. His last role was VP Strategy & Group Development and member of the Executive Committee, responsible for leading Borealis’ strategy development, mergers & acquisitions and sustainability & public affairs. He was a board member of the Baystar joint venture with TotalEnergies in Texas. Previously he led the development of growth projects in our hydrocarbons-to-polyolefins value chain globally as leader of New Ventures since 2014. Tom led the creation of the Baystar joint venture in the USA with TotalEnergies and NOVA Chemicals, which built an ethane cracker and a polyethylene plant based on Borealis’ BorstarTM technology. He spent six years in the UAE as Vice President Middle East & Asia, managing Borealis’ interests in its fast-growing Borouge joint ventures with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as board member and asset manager, where two mega projects of ~ 5 BUSD, Borouge 2 (2010) and Borouge 3 (2014) where constructed and started up during his tenure. He held several positions in the Polyolefins business and Corporate Strategy group since joining Borealis in 2002. Before joining Borealis he was a consultant with McKinsey & Company in Montreal. Tom is a Belgian and Canadian citizen, holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, a MSc in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, and a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Brussels (VUB).

Date21 October 2026
Time18:00
LocationLBS Ball Room
Register →
Fireplace Talks
Next Event · October 2026
Mr. Tom Asselman, PhD
SVP Strategy & Chief Strategy Officer at OMV

Mr. Tom Asselman, PhD is currently SVP Strategy & Chief Strategy Officer at OMV, which he joined January 2022. He moved from Borealis, the chemical subsidiary of OMV, where he spent 19 years. His last role was VP Strategy & Group Development and member of the Executive Committee, responsible for leading Borealis’ strategy development, mergers & acquisitions and sustainability & public affairs. He was a board member of the Baystar joint venture with TotalEnergies in Texas. Previously he led the development of growth projects in our hydrocarbons-to-polyolefins value chain globally as leader of New Ventures since 2014. Tom led the creation of the Baystar joint venture in the USA with TotalEnergies and NOVA Chemicals, which built an ethane cracker and a polyethylene plant based on Borealis’ BorstarTM technology. He spent six years in the UAE as Vice President Middle East & Asia, managing Borealis’ interests in its fast-growing Borouge joint ventures with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as board member and asset manager, where two mega projects of ~ 5 BUSD, Borouge 2 (2010) and Borouge 3 (2014) where constructed and started up during his tenure. He held several positions in the Polyolefins business and Corporate Strategy group since joining Borealis in 2002. Before joining Borealis he was a consultant with McKinsey & Company in Montreal. Tom is a Belgian and Canadian citizen, holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, a MSc in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, and a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Brussels (VUB).

Date21 October 2026
Time18:00
LocationLBS Ball Room
Register →

Explore Career Opportunities
& Events at LBS

Explore Career Opportunities
& Events at LBS

There's more than one way to prepare for your future career. From job opportunities and company visits to networking events and career fairs, LBS gives you opportunities to connect with professionals, explore different industries and gain insights beyond the classroom. Discover what's available and make the most of your time at Lauder Business School.

The LBS Career Center regularly organizes events that connect students with professionals from various industries. These events provide valuable insights into career paths, industry developments, and the realities of the business world.

Students have the opportunity to engage with guest speakers, build professional networks, and gain insights into different industries and career opportunities. Students are encouraged to follow the latest announcements and participate in upcoming career events organized by the LBS Career Center.

Speaker presenting to a small audience outdoors during a campus event
Speaker presenting to a small audience outdoors during a campus event

Career Board

Looking for an internship, part-time job or your next full-time position? Explore job opportunities shared with LBS students and graduates.

Company Visits

Get a closer look at how businesses operate, meet professionals and learn about different industries directly from the companies themselves.

Fireplace Talks

Fireplace Talks are informal discussions with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Students gain insights into leadership, innovation, and real-world business challenges through open dialogue with experienced professionals.

Networking Events

Networking events provide opportunities for students to meet professionals, alumni, and industry representatives. These events help students build connections that can support their career development and future job opportunities.

Career Fairs

Career fairs bring together companies and organizations interested in meeting talented students and graduates. Students can learn about potential employers, explore job opportunities, and establish valuable professional contacts.

Industry Partnerships

Through collaborations with companies and organizations, LBS creates opportunities for students to gain professional insights and explore potential career paths.