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How much of an impact does your prior
work experience have? Is there a secret formula that
looks better than others when showcasing your
experience?
The Opportunity Costs of an Early Career MBA
These days, the average full-time MBA student has between 4 and
5 years of professional work experience. Is that too much? Too little? Or just right?
Which Should Come First - Your Work Experience or Your MBA?
There's been much talk recently about people who apply to MBA programs right out of college, before they've had a chance to gain significant work experience.
Tips and Preparation for the MBA Application Interview
So you've submitted your application in
to the b-school of your choice and you've been notified
that the school is interested in having you take the
next step in the process - the business school
interview.
Military and the MBA
Many young men and women are now transitioning from the military into new opportunities for leadership. History has demonstrated to
MBA programs how valuable their experiences are. These experiences range from what they learned and how their service shapes the way they lead, how they treat
people, how they make decisions, and how their management style develops. When they exit their branch of Service, they are in prime position to put those skills
and qualities into use and many are best suited for a MBA degree before they even step foot into a corporate office.
How Does Having Good Work Experience Play Into My B-School Application?
Have you wondered how much of an impact your prior
work experience have? Is there a secret formula that
looks better than others when showcasing your
experience?
Presenting Nonprofit
Experience in a B-School Application
It's time to dismiss a fallacy about nonprofit job
experience being detrimental to your MBA admissions. In
fact, nonprofit experience might provide an applicant
with points for diversity.
Is Blue Chip Experience Really That Important in MBA Admissions?
Have you ever heard that you can't get
into a top business school unless you have worked at a
blue chip firm? Don't even try to apply to Wharton or
Harvard or Chicago, the mistaken theory goes, unless
your resume shows employment at a Fortune 500 or
similarly recognizable, reputable company.
Case Study: Tapping Your Hidden Strengths as a B-School Applicant
"One of the first clients I worked with had several aspects in
his profile that, at an initial glance, were going to
present major obstacles as he attempted to gain admission to an MBA
program."
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