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27 Jan 2021, 23:01
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| FROM Amerasia MBA Blog: Are you pursuing an MBA program for the right or wrong reason? |
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Many young professionals are asking if applying for an MBA is the right or wrong career move. The fact is that an MBA program requires a lot of time, money and effort. It’s really important to think about it if you are a good fit or not. In a recent article in Harvard Business Review, Liza Kirkpatrick, the managing director of Career Management at Kellogg, discusses some of the things to consider in order to make an informed decision.The right reasons to pursue your MBA, include:[*]To future-ready your career with your MBA degreeMany companies are taking the pandemic as an opportunity to pivot and adjust their business models. Hiring the right talent with the right skills is an important factor for that adjustment. According to Kirkpatrick, you should have the same mindset and ask yourself: “How can I expand my skillset and capabilities to be the best candidate for these roles?” Some examples of skills organizations are looking for include empathy, team management, understanding how to foresee things, setting strategic goals and influencing stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Pursuing your MBA degree for this reason could give you the competitive edge you need in the current job market. [/*][*]To explore new industries or functions“Business school is a great time to gain exposure to peers, faculty, and a network of alumni from many professional backgrounds — as well as class projects and case studies that dive deeply into different industries and sectors” says Kirkpatrick. The great thing about an MBA program is that you can apply it to most industries. Even if you don’t know which industry is right for you yet. An MBA program gives you a platform to explore a number of specializations and concentrations. [/*][*]To accelerate your career pathMany applicants are just trying to pick up the pace of their professional development within a certain industry. This could involve gaining access to senior roles and higher salaries. Top MBA program graduates are often put into positions that accelerate their path into leadership. According to Kirkpatrick, the reasoning for this is simple, “Employers expect graduates of these programs to have the academic, interpersonal, and leadership skills to solve complex business problems.” [/*][*]To expand and diversify your networkAccess to a well-connected alumnus of future leaders. This is one of the most attractive reasons to enroll in an MBA program. Kirkpatrick continues to say, “Most MBA programs offer access to networking events hosted by clubs and employers, as well as affinity networks and student-led conferences — all opportunities that could expand your reach, and therefore, your chances of success in the business world.” [/*][/list]The wrong reasons to pursue your MBA, include:[*]You’re looking for a magic pillOne of the biggest misconceptions of applying to an MBA program, is confusing it with a “golden ticket”. An MBA is not an easy fix that will immediately admit you to superior and higher-paying jobs. To find success in MBA programs, you need passion, proactivity and hard work to expand your knowledge and skills. Further, Kirkpatrick said that she wouldn’t recommend applying if your goal is only to gain money or power. [/*][*]Your parents offer to pay for itThis might sound tempting but try to not let this be the only reason in your decision for applying to business school. Graduates who are most successful after business school are those who really seek to stretch themselves academically. As well as professionally and personally. Kirkpatrick says that you have to be "all-in". [/*][*]You’re boredAt this moment in time, the pandemic has made it difficult not to become bored with your current job. The default should not, however, be going to business school to alleviate bored-ness. Instead pause and reflect. Kirkpatrick states that this should be an invitation to become introspective. Ask yourself, “Why are these opportunities going to other people and not you? What skills do you need? Will it change how others perceive you? By reflecting on these questions, you can gain insight into your current situation. If you don’t, you could end up asking yourself, why did I even go to business school?” [/*][/list]Why should be the most important question asked in deciphering if you should pursue an MBA. Deeply reflect where you are and where you want to go. What will it take to get you there? You can only then make an accurate decision whether or not to apply to an MBA program.GIVE US A CHANCE TO HELP BRING OUT THE BEST YOU HAVE TO OFFER FOR THIS COMPETITIVE SEASON. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF OUR CONSULTING SERVICES, PLEASE CLICK HERE. |
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| FROM Amerasia MBA Blog: Yale's new pre-interview assignment |
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What is Yale SOM looking for in the new pre-interview assignment?This year the Yale SOM application includes two new elements. Firstly, after the application is submitted, candidates are required to answer three video questions in real-time answers. Secondly, candidates who are invited to the Yale SOM interview are asked to submit a quote of their own in advance to discuss in further detail at the interview. Let’s look at the latter. First, please consider this quote from Dean Kerwin Charles, “Preeminent universities disseminate and produce new knowledge, and some of the best ideas are ripe for revising. However, this demands different perspectives, genders, backgrounds, races, orientations, and points of view.” Second, we ask that you submit a quote that has special meaning or resonates with you. Please submit no later than 48 hours prior to your interview day (or as soon as possible if your interview is in less than two days). According to a recent Poets&Quants article, there are several dynamics at play with Yale’s SOM pre-interview assignment:[*]This quote from Dean Charles highlights Yale’s SOM commitment to diversity in an intellectual and academic context. [/*][*]It shows that Yale SOM is welcoming people who are open-minded and willing to challenge long-held ideas. [/*][*]This is a special opportunity for deliberate thinkers and candidates who draw confidence from being prepared to succeed. [/*][*]Yale SOM is framing the interview as an equal exchange of ideas by asking candidates to bring their own quote. [/*][/list]So, according to Poets&Quants what does Yale SOM want to see?[*]The quote exchange will only last a few minutes. Therefore, don't forget to prepare the other more important questions and topics too (such as key professional achievements, important personal decisions and possible futures). [/*][*]Think about where you stand with Dean Charles’ claim and why. Charles is not only talking about diverse perspectives, but he is also talking about the role universities play in creating knowledge and how ideas are evaluated and revised. [/*][*]Choose one specific situation. Has someone with a different perspective challenged or changed your thinking? Or have you been the challenger, helping someone improve their perspective on the world? [/*][*]This assignment helps Yale SOM see how you reason, listen and persuade people. When preparing how to support your claims, keep in mind to strike the right tone. [/*][/list]IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR HELP WITH YOUR YALE SOM APPLICATION - OR ANY OTHER - CLICK HERE. QUITE FRANKLY, WE DO THIS BETTER THAN ANYONE OUT THERE AND IT'S INCREASINGLY NOT CLOSE. SO, COME HAVE AN INITIAL CONSULT AND FIND OUT WHY FOR YOURSELF. |
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As we began diving into his backstory and working together to organize an approach, it also came out that this person wanted to work for one of the top five investment banks after business school. It seems part of his logic in applying to Harvard and assessing his fit for their program was that it would “look good” to these top investment banks who must of course think highly of HBS and enjoy hiring their freshly minted MBAs.
