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When assisting my students with their MBA applications, I have found that some applicants ignore r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and focus all their attention on GMAT and essays. Please note that Resume is a Following are the most\ncommon mistakes I see in r\u00e9sum\u00e9s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often\ntimes I receive 3-4 pages r\u00e9sum\u00e9s that are filled with technical jargon with\nabsolutely no results achieved. MBA r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is different from a job r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that\nyou write for your prospective employer. The Ad Com of business schools will look\nat your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to evaluate you for career progression, leadership qualities,\nteam- working skills, initiative and other interests\/activities of the future\nbusiness leaders. So focus on these skills in a jargon -free language that is\ncomprehensible to a non-industry person. As with essays, brevity is the key\nhere. To create a strong one- page, follow the principle of \u2018less is\nmore\u2019 and be as concise as you can. Make each word count that shines a\nspotlight on your candidacy. Please do not write complete sentences and make\nyour r\u00e9sum\u00e9 easy on the eyes of the reader by leaving some white space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> Mentored & developed multiple vendors throughout Often times, applicants create r\u00e9sum\u00e9s that are simply a laundry list of responsibilities and fail to not show results or accomplishments. Please make sure to demonstrate impact and whenever possible, quantify your impact on your company\/organization with measurable results or achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can demonstrate your impact by providing\nspecific details such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can\u2019t disclose revenue figures, you may refer to percentage increases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Failure to Demonstrate Growth<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some applicants who have worked for the same company throughout their career, write the name of their most recent position. This doesn\u2019t give the reader any clue about their professional growth. In order to demonstrate your career growth as well as the impact you have made under each of those 3 positions you have held when working for the same company, it is vital to list them separately. For example, if you have reached the position of Director Finance and Analytics at a financial services company in 6 or 7 years, it is imperative that you list all your job positions from financial analyst to the Director of Finance and Analytics in just 6 years. But your most recent job should get maximum space. Moreover, if you are working for the same company throughout your professional career, you may write the name of the company only once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually, the applicants get so involved in the details of their professional experience that they tend to ignore extracurricular activities\/community service and other interests\/ hobbies. Please note that the schools are looking for well-rounded individuals, and not the professionals who have no interests beyond their work. In addition to interests\/hobbies and community involvement, the Additional Information section may also include certifications done, awards won, languages learned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common mistake I have seen in the resume is that under extra- curricular activities section people just write a laundry list of their interest, hobbies. For example- table tennis, cricket, baseball, music, reading \u2026\u2026 This fails to create an impression. The admission committee needs to know the specifics of your interest. Instead of 8 interests, mention only 3-4, but make sure to provide the specifics of your involvement. For example, instead of \u2018music and table tennis\u2019<\/em>, if you write \u2018music enthusiast- performed in several concerts; table tennis-play table tennis twice week<\/em>\u2019 it will offer insights into your level of interest in your hobby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also,\na majority of resumes I have reviewed lack the timelines of the applicants\u2019\ninvolvement in extra-curricular activities or community work. Please note that\nmentioning the length of your community involvement is as important as listing\nthe period worked under specific job positions in your professional career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example<\/strong>:\nHelped low-income individual and families\n<\/em>with their tax preparation and tax issues<\/em> during tax season in 2012, 2013 and\n2014<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details on\ncreating powerful MBA r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, you may refer to the following blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 Helpful Tips to Craft a Powerful MBA\nResume<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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