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Fixing Common Interviewing Mistakes, Part 3: Positioning Yourself for Success in Video Interviews

Click here to read Fixing Common Interviewing Mistakes, Part 1: Follow the “Answer First” Model and click here to read Part 2: Be Confident. Even as many employees return to the workplace, companies continue to engage with job candidates via video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Teams. This technology has made managing interview … Read More  

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Fixing Common Interviewing Mistakes, Part 2: Be Confident!

Click here to read Fixing Common Interviewing Mistakes, Part 1: Follow the “Answer First” Model. Many MBA students tend to get in their own way when interviewing. Although they prepare structured stories to share with their interviewer, they do not end up telling those stories with confidence or energy. Your word choice, tone, and body … Read More  

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Storytelling: Talking About Yourself to Potential Employers

This post was written by our resident Career Coach, Elissa Harris. To sign up for a free 30-minute career consultation with Elissa, please click here. Many MBAs use their degree to pivot or enhance their careers. But in order to secure an offer, you must excel at explaining who you are and how you can add value … Read More  

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Identifying Your Career Goals: Advice for Starting Business School

This post was written by our resident Career Coach, Elissa Harris. To sign up for a free 30-minute career consultation with Elissa, please click here. Many MBA candidates believe that business school will offer them time to explore different careers or gain clarity on their career goals. Unfortunately, this does not magically happen. Developing this kind of … Read More  

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MBA Application Tips for Career Changers

If you are considering attending business school to help facilitate a significant career switch, you are not alone! Many MBA students earn their degree to enable some sort of professional change, whether it is related to industry, functional role, or even geography. And essentially everyone who earns their MBA pivots to some extent with their … Read More  

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