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| FROM From UCLA Students' blog: Few Tips On How To Create a Stunning B-school Application Resume |
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The significance of a good resume in the MBA application process cannot be overstated. The general tendency with most applicants is to devote only a minimal amount of time to work on their resumes; their thinking is that resumes are not so important since they receive only a quick glance from adcoms. This is wrong thinking! Your resume is the gateway to all the wonderful application materials that you painstakingly put together about yourself in the application package. The resume is typically the first application element an adcom member will read, so it has to be written in such a way to generate interest. It is imperative that your resume makes a good impression. Also, for promising applicants who receive an interview invitation, a good resume is important in the interviewing process to help an interviewer who is assessing your fit with the b-school. With that in mind, here are some principles to remember as you write your resume:
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| FROM From UCLA Students' blog: Introduction: Naomi Lim |
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Hello, everyone! My name is Naomi Lim, a first-year MBA student at UCLA Anderson. Below you can learn more about me: Undergraduate Major: Supply Chain Pre-Anderson Career: Since undergrad, I’ve worked in supply chain focused on strategic sourcing. First, I was in Sourcing at Motorola in the Chicago area. I really enjoyed collaborating with multiple functional teams to source and negotiate projects. Experiencing winter and snow-mageddon was key to my personal development. After 3 years there, I went to a nutritional firm to manage contract manufacturers for a mix of protein bars and beverages. They had a very fast product launch cycle, which drove a fast-paced and exciting culture. Post-MBA Goals: I want to go back into the tech industry in a product-focused role. One of the amazing things about Anderson is the exposure to multiple functions and industries. You’ll find students here going into a variety of roles, so it really allows you to pursue your career goals however niche they may be. Recently, I participated in DOJ Week, which provides an opportunity for Anderson students to visit various companies by industry. I joined the tech treck to further explore my interests and network with potential employers. One of the many companies that I had a chance to visit was Google. What I’m most excited about: Being surrounded by intelligent yet approachable people is the most exciting part for me. The diversity in background and experience of our school drives meaningful discussions both in and outside of the classroom. Why Anderson? The culture and student experience were what drew me to Anderson. The genuine regard for one another in helping us all succeed is truly refreshing. It sounds cliché but we live by our "Share Success" value. I see this through the ACT program, where 2nd years help 1st years with interview preparation, and when a fellow classmates offers to connect me with someone in their network. I encourage you to reach out to current students through our Connect With A Student portal or sign-up for an upcoming LiveGuide session to hear firsthand how our culture shapes and adds value to the student experience. I look forward to blogging more throughout my Anderson experience. Stay tuned! |
| FROM From UCLA Students' blog: Days on the job! |
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Hey all, been a while since I posted on the blog. Anderson has been keeping all of us busy and between on-campus company presentations, homework assignments, midterms and our upcoming finals we had to squeeze in a week for days on the job trip (DOJ). For the uninitiated during DOJ week all first years get a week off to visit various companies we are interested in working for. A lot of folks travel all across the country to visit potential employers, some even travel to international locations such as Hong Kong, Singapore and London. My trip began in NY on Monday where I flew in with six other Anderson students. We had a few hours to get settled in before our early start the next day so we made sure to visit the very famous Halal guys food truck. The next day we traveled a lot visiting various banks all across New York. During the trip, we were graciously hosted by about 15 banks the likes of which included Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merill Lynch, Citi group and many more. We spent our days scuttling on the subway between one bank to the next and sneaking in lunches and taking in all that New York had to offer. In 2 days, we had covered 15 banks and were tired and exhausted but that didn't stop any of us from sending out our "Thank you" notes seeking informational requests at the end of the day. On the final leg of our New York trip, we got a special invite for an alumni mixer at the Yale club where we reconnected with some of the alumni who took the time to meet us. We used Wednesday as our travel day to travel to San Francisco and checked in our hotel and explored the city for the few precious hours we had to ourselves. The next day we repeated our motions from NY and visited all the banks in sunny California, but all the banks were close enough to travel. Here too we met prestigious banks such as Credit Suisse, Qatalyst, Deutsche Bank, Barclays and a host of others. Again we were welcomed with open arms at all the banks and we even had Parker representatives present to provide us with some much-needed support. It's worth mentioning how much Parker cares about our career prospects and the lengths they go to ensure we sustain and nurture these relationships that have been years in the making and will serve future students for years to come. Fruits of a successful DOJ trip! Overall, our DOJ trip was a great success and we covered about 30 banks over a span of 5 days. This experience could not have been possible without the support demonstrated by our Alumni at the aforementioned banks making an effort to support and hire Anderson students. From my perspective I gained insights into the inner workings of various banks, got a feel for the team I could be working with and even bonded with other students who might be working alongside me during my summer internship. |


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