AI in Career Outcomes
The School of Business Administration is actively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into career preparation initiatives to help students prepare for an evolving workforce.
How AI is Used in Business
In business, AI is used to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance decision-making, and create new opportunities.
- Automation of repetitive tasks
- Improved decision-making through data analysis
- Enhanced customer experience and personalization
- Cost reduction and operational efficiency
- Better fraud detection and risk management
Career Opportunities
"In addition to traditional business skill development, many Forage simulations incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), generative AI tools, data analytics, automation, and digital workflow applications that are increasingly being used in today’s workplace. Students can explore how organizations are leveraging AI to improve decision-making, customer engagement, operations, software development, and business strategy."
Wesley Dickens
Director of Career Services
Career Readniess Resources
Quinncia
Quinncia is an AI-powered resume review platform that uses data science, machine learning, and natural language processing to provide Ole Miss Business students with personalized resume feedback based on employer expectations and global best practices.
The platform helps students strengthen resumes by identifying formatting issues, improving Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatibility, enhancing bullet point content, and providing actionable recommendations to better align materials with employer expectations and recruiting practices.
Big Interview
Big Interview is an online interview preparation platform that allows students to practice virtual interviews across a variety of industries, roles, and skill levels. The platform uses AI-powered analysis to provide personalized feedback on areas such as eye contact, rate of speech, filler words, use of power words, pacing, and overall delivery.
Students can strengthen communication and interviewing skills through mock interviews, practice question libraries, resume review tools, and guided training modules designed to build confidence and interview readiness.
Forage
Forage is a virtual job simulation platform that allows students to experience what it is like to work in different industries and career fields through real-world projects designed by leading employers.
Through Forage, students can complete self-paced simulations created by companies such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, Accenture, and PwC. These programs provide hands-on exposure to tasks commonly performed in professional roles including finance, marketing, consulting, technology, data analytics, and human resources.
More on AI-Powered Resources
As virtual interviewing and AI-assisted hiring practices continue to expand across industries, Big Interview helps students develop the professional communication skills necessary to succeed in today’s evolving hiring environment.
All Ole Miss students have access to the system and can register using their Ole Miss email address at Big Interview.
Unlike traditional coursework, Forage simulations are designed to mirror real workplace experiences. Depending on the program selected, students may analyze business data, create presentations, solve client problems, develop marketing strategies, explore AI-powered business solutions, or complete projects involving prompt engineering and emerging technologies.
Forage is especially valuable for students exploring career paths, building professional skills, and preparing for internships and full-time opportunities. The platform allows students to:
- Gain practical career experience in a low-risk environment
- Explore different industries and job functions
- Develop AI literacy and understand how businesses are integrating AI into the workplace
- Strengthen resumes and LinkedIn profiles with completed simulations
- Build technical and professional skills employers value
- Learn how companies use emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and data analytics in real business settings
Simulations can often be completed in just a few hours and provide students with a certificate of completion that they can showcase to employers.
Forage simulations are integrated into courses within the School of Business Administration, providing students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business scenarios. Ole Miss Business students are encouraged to use Forage to enhance career readiness, build confidence, and gain insight into potential career opportunities while developing AI-related skills that are becoming increasingly important across industries.