Blog: Archive for the “Career Advice” Category

We have all been reading about how the economy is affecting job availability, especially for MBAs, and although this is true, we also need to acknowledge that candidates are still landing (great) jobs. And regardless of the state of the economy, the core principles of job searching remain the same. In this post, we discuss … Read More  

Wondering whether you are too young or too old to pursue an MBA? In this post, we discuss what business schools really think about younger—and older—candidates.  Does Age Matter When Applying to an MBA Program? Here at mbaMission, one of the most common questions we are asked is “Am I too young [or old] to … Read More  

So, you are considering applying to an MBA program this year but wonder whether investing the time, money, energy, and everything else required for the endeavor is truly worthwhile. The easy answer is yes—go for it. Chances are high that after you earn your MBA, you will make more money, possess a better knowledge base … Read More  

Performing well in interviews is both a required and acquired skill to land your next job. We at mbaMission offer interview preparation guidance not only through one-on-one career coaching but also via our career advice blog posts, which cover job search–related topics, such as the following: In today’s post, rather than talking about how to tell your stories, we want … Read More  

As candidates navigate the job search, they can easily become frustrated and begin focusing too much on what is not going right. However, as a job seeker, you have many things to be grateful for and many ways of demonstrating your gratitude during your search. How to Be Grateful Recognize that your job search is … Read More