MBAs in career transition can navigate their paths to a brighter future! That was the theme of my recent talk (Preparing for Your Next Career Transition, Whether or Not You are Currently in the Job Market) at the MIT Sloan Alumni Webinar Series. Participation ranked second highest in the history of this series; more than [...]
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Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary… And Win!
In honor of 10 years in business, Debra is rewarding one lucky winner with a choice of a career or leadership coaching session or a complimentary copy of her Gold Admissions Program, a $500 value.
To enter, simply comment, explaining why you are a deserving recipient! Debra will announce the winner at the end of March. (Be [...]
Six Interview Don’ts for MBA Applicants
1. Don’t delay visiting until after you have been admitted. Although you may think it’s cost- and/or time-effective to wait, your interviewer may interpret lack of a visit as lack of genuine interest, particularly if you live relatively nearby.
2. Don’t arrive late. If you miss the first 5 minutes of your interview, aside from making [...]
Should You Reapply This Year?
If you applied to MBA programs in the past and were not admitted, you may be considering reapplying to your top choice program. If you are, here are five factors to consider.
1. In what ways have you grown since the last time you applied?
MBA admissions officers like to think they made the right decision [...]
Preparing for Your Application Season
When deciding whether to apply to MBA programs, consider all your responsibilities (professional, personal, and volunteer) between now and when your last application is due. Make a detailed list.
Now, accept that you can’t do everything! If this is the year, you will have to make your applications one of your top three priorities. This might [...]
I Want My MBA! But How Do I Choose the Right One?
All one has to do is open a local newspaper to see the plethora of advertisements for MBA programs. If you’re looking to get an advanced business degree, the ads make it look so easy: Visit the website, download an application, and you’re off and running.
Not so fast. While there may be hundreds of MBA [...]