The job search is one of the most important (and the most important for many) aspects of an MBA program. Some people even call the MBA (ironically, of course) a two-year job search program. We have put together some useful information and resources.
Deep in the Latin Americas biggest economy, a network of MBAs from some of the USs top schools is stirring. Founded by Patricia Volpi over a decade ago, the exclusive MBA Alumni Brasil community has grown to nearly 2,200 members,
One of the big issues with employment review websites, such as Glassdoor, is that feedback is usually submitted only by those who had a really great, or really bad, experience at a company. And feedback is so general, it doesn’t
Pascal Michels likes to think of himself as a market maker. For some MBAs, technology firms have replaced banks as the employer of choice. But while investment banking is down as a career, its not out. We make sure we
Having taught and talked with many MBA students, I am struck by an observation. Some students see their first job as the destination, rather than the beginning of a very long journey with the destination (the final point on their
MBA students are adept at putting a value on long-term cash flows. New research suggests this mentality is also present in their evaluation of job offers particularly if an alumnus of their business school is doing the recruiting. Professors
Landing that first job is a major concern for MBA students, and some programs are more likely to lead to success than others. Among the 129 business schools that submitted job placement data to U.S. News in an annual survey,
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel said MBAs are predisposed to herdlike thinking and behavior. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen dubbed them a contrarian indicator, saying if they want to go into tech, that means a bubble is forming. In a post on
A high-achieving graduate has lifted the lid on why she turned her back on a promising career to pursue her dream of becoming a PORN mega-star. Alix Lynx worked hard to earn a degree in communications and then an MBA
The MBA resume is a whole other animal from the standard curriculum vitae designed to land you a job. The resume you tailor specifically for business schools should offer a quick snapshot of your significant work experiences and accomplishments in
Before the financial crisis, investment banks were some of the biggest recruiters of MBAs. I was one of the people recruiting MBAs on their behalf, writes Derek Walker, an independent careers consultant, a former director of campus recruitment at Barclays,
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