{"id":29473,"date":"2015-07-09T10:19:07","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T17:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/retooling-your-resume-for-mba-applications\/"},"modified":"2015-07-09T10:19:07","modified_gmt":"2015-07-09T17:19:07","slug":"retooling-your-resume-for-mba-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/retooling-your-resume-for-mba-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Retooling Your Resume for MBA Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If updating your resume for your MBA applications is one of the last items on your application checklist, it\u2019s time to reorder your priorities! The resume\u2019s significance in the MBA admissions process cannot be overstated, and, with fewer essays, the resume\u2019s importance is only growing. Strong candidates might be overlooked if their resumes don\u2019t do them justice. Worse yet, some promising applicants lucky enough to receive an interview invitation from a top business school end up being derailed when an interviewer, working from a poorly designed, generic resume, dubs them a \u201cbit player\u201d based upon that document and spends the interview confirming that first impression.<\/p>\n

Winning the Job of \u201cMBA Student\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Resumes are the places where we communicate our \u201cbrand\u201d to both employers and MBA admissions boards; they are the tools we use to compete for coveted positions, and, in the world of MBA admissions, that coveted position is being a student at a top-tier MBA program. As a \u201cjob-placement tool\u201d, the MBA applicant\u2019s resume must be designed to secure two jobs at once: that of MBA student and your first job after graduating. The key to getting \u201chired\u201d by a gimlet-eyed admissions officer is creating a document that showcases authentic successes\u2014personal, professional, and academic\u2014along with palpable leadership potential. Furthermore, your resume will be examined in light of your stated career goals, and if the admissions office is not convinced that a recruiter will be excited about interviewing you based on your resume, then your chance of admission will be seriously diminished.<\/p>\n

Resume Content for MBA Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n

The qualities of a would-be business leader should jump from the page. These include strengths like analytical intelligence, self-awareness, and a teamwork orientation. MBA applicants need a resume that exemplifies academic excellence and demonstrates a track record of going above and beyond the call of duty professionally. The well-prepared resume writer has a strategy before he or she begins crafting the resume; the plan includes featuring the qualities that make him or her a fit at a given program. Admissions departments aren\u2019t shy about publishing the qualities that make their students unique, and they expect applicants to demonstrate their fit in their resume. Keep in mind that a great resume will \u201cshow\u201d how you fit because just telling the admissions committee you do will not be appreciated. The skills and qualities a candidate possesses shouldn\u2019t appear as bulleted items at the top of a resume. Rather, they must brought to life in the presentation of accomplishments by your bullet points.<\/p>\n

To the untrained eye a bullet point is a bullet point. You will want your action verbs to pop and your achievements to be memorable, like the summary of exciting short stories. You\u2019ll leave the admissions committee wanting to read more. Every industry has its expected roles and responsibilities and standard metrics for measuring success. Use these to make sure your results and impact are quantified in your bullet points whenever possible. Sales increased, customers won, savings delivered are all the more credible and memorable when numbers are attached.<\/p>\n

Resume Formatting for MBA Applicants<\/strong><\/p>\n

From a distance, recommended formatting of a resume for your application to a top MBA program is not remarkably different than your job resume: a single page, clearly written, error-free, with just the right amount of white space, ensuring readability without sacrificing quality content. Contact Info sits atop the document followed by Professional Experience and Education sections. The \u201cAdditional\u201d category is one thing that sets the MBA application resume apart because it helps communicate what separates you from the other bankers, consultants, and software engineers against whom you are competing. Following reverse chronological order is expected, so list your most recent undertakings first. <\/p>\n

Resume Editing Services for Your MBA Application Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n

MBA Prep School\u2019s team of expert resume editors understands the unique challenges of MBA application resumes. Their experience will give you an edge in this critical aspect of your application. Because they\u2019ve \u201cseen it all\u201d they can help your resume stand out from the competition. MBA Prep School’s editors will recommend specific, targeted ways to improve the quality and content of your resume. For information about our MBA Resume Editing Service visit our website: MBA Prep School Resume Editing Services<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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