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In this live 60-minute masterclass, How to Get Ahead of MBA Recruiting Now, we’ll walk through the four biggest mistakes incoming MBAs make and how to avoid them so you’re not scrambling to catch up once recruiting begins.
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Sia Admissions Founder Susan Berishaj is covering this live on YouTube, May 7: how admissions committees actually evaluate goals statements, who is in the room, and why the goals statement most applicants submit wouldn't survive that conversation.
20 May 2021, 08:00
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| FROM The Consortium Admissions Blog: Alumni Share How The Consortium Brought Them Together |
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The Consortium’s annual Orientation Program & Career Forum (OP) is the first touchpoint for incoming Consortium MBA candidates as they prepare to embark on the next leg of their professional journey. For many, it serves as the starting point for not just their MBA journey, but also new careers, friendships and even romantic relationships. With the 55th annual OP around the corner, we wanted to share with you some of those stories of Consortium members who have gained even more than they expected from being part of the organization and how they have remained involved. https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Launa-Wood-and-John-Bilal-200x300.png Launa Wood and John Bilal [b]Launa Wood & John Bilal[/b] [b]Alma mater:[/b] The University of Texas, McCombs School of Business, class of 2017 [b]What they are doing now:[/b][b] [/b]Launa, manager, PwC Advisory John, senior manager, U.S. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, RSR Corporation [b]Their story:[/b] They met during OP in Phoenix and began dating several months after their first year of business school began. They were married in September 2017 and welcomed their first child in October 2020. [b]In Launa’s own words:[/b] “John’s first impression of me during OP was, ‘She’s a handful.’ However, after continuing to learn about each other in business school, we were able to find many similarities with regard to both our professional and personal goals. Being able to have a partner who is just as ambitious and understands the challenges and pressures of being in business school, as well as the subsequent careers that we [pursued], is important. There was never a need to explain our frustrations, fears or exhaustion during business school — or now with our work — because we share very similar experiences. In the same vein, we know how important it is to celebrate when either of us had milestones in business school (or now in our careers) because we understand the challenges firsthand. “The primary objectives of going to business school should be to elevate and learn about yourself and explore areas that you otherwise would not have had the opportunity to in your previous career. If you happen to meet someone who you feel you could also grow with and grow to love, that is a plus! Do what you set out to do — grow and challenge yourself — and the rest will fall into place.” https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0245-e1621522296430-300x216.jpeg Sylvia Flowers, Aole Ansari and daughter Zahra [b]Sylvia Flowers & Aole Ansari[/b] [b]Alma mater:[/b] The University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, class of 2002 [b]What they are doing now:[/b][b] [/b]Sylvia, self-employed, working as an independent consultant in education and talent management Aole, COO of Great Gulf Group, leading the U.S. Single-Family Build-to-Rent Platform [b]Their story:[/b] They first met at Admitted Students Weekend at Darden in April 2000 and again at OP in Chicago, in June 2000. They were good friends throughout their time at Darden and began dating after graduation. After dating long-distance through several jobs and cities (Houston, New York, Wilmington, Washington D.C. and Chicago), in 2008, they welcomed their daughter, Zahra Ansari, (now 12 years old) and call Nashville home. [b]In Sylvia’s own words:[/b] “While at Darden, we both were very active in the Black Business Students Forum, welcoming prospective candidates and first-year Consortium students into the fold. Aole served as president during our second year, and I served as co-planner of our annual conference. Over the years, interviewing prospective Consortium students has been a source of pride and provided the opportunity to give back to this wonderful organization. “When I joined the Broad Residency in Urban Education in 2004, The Consortium’s OP was a great opportunity to recruit students. As an alum, I was able to attend the OP to recruit graduating students and post-grads looking to make a switch. OP has always been a wonderful place for reconnecting with old friends, professors and admissions staff. We are looking forward to our 20-year reunion in 2022 when, hopefully, we can see old friends and colleagues in person again.” The post Alumni Share How The Consortium Brought Them Together appeared first on The Consortium. |
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27 May 2021, 08:00
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| FROM The Consortium Admissions Blog: Behind the Scenes with the Board of Trustees: Get to Know Crysta L. Bolton, Courtney Schroeder & Crystal White |
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The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management prides itself on being made up of a diverse range of professionals from across the graduate business education and corporate landscapes. Our Board of Trustees is no exception, with representatives from each of our 20 member schools as well as alumni and leaders from some of our corporate partner companies. Through this monthly series, we encourage you to go behind the scenes with us to get to know members of our Board of Trustees, beyond just their professional titles, as they respond to a series of fun, thought-provoking questions. This month, get to know Accenture’s Crysta L. Bolton, General Mills’ Courtney Schroeder and Chevron Corporation’s Crystal White. [b]Crysta L. Bolton[/b] [b]Southeast Region Inclusion & Diversity Lead, Accenture[/b] [b]https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Crysta-L-Bolton-CAB-Chair-Accenture-e1622124812736-150x150.jpg If you didn’t have to work, how would you spend your time?[/b] Rehabbing houses, traveling, writing books and helping build homes in underdeveloped communities. [b]How do you start your day every morning?[/b] Prayer and a 30- to 40-minute walk with my dog. [b]What is your favorite thing about the work that you do?[/b] Daily, I help people solve problems and get to solutions. [b]If you found a magic lamp with a genie inside and could be granted three wishes, what would they be?[/b] One, have dinner with my parents who are in Heaven. Two, win the Mega Millions Lottery (it was recently $515 million). And, three, have unlimited wishes. [b]Courtney Schroeder[/b] [b]Manager, Diversity and Inclusion, General Mills, Inc.[/b] [b]https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Courtney-Schroeder-CAB-Vice-Chair-General-Mills-e1622124127934-150x150.jpg What is your favorite thing about the work that you do?[/b] My favorite thing about being a DEI practitioner is that I get to bring together issues core to our society and humanity — like equity, fairness and how we interact with each other — and [connect] these to our business and people strategies. [b]When it comes to food, what is your guilty pleasure?[/b] I absolutely love pizza, and I’m not talking about just one type of pizza. I love New York pizza. Given that I was born in Chicago, deep-dish runs through my veins. The Twin Cities has some amazing pizza, and who doesn’t love a good Totino’s pizza. [b]What is the best movie of all time, and why?[/b] Malcolm X. Not only did the movie bring the book to life in a way that made it more beautiful and relevant for a modern-day audience, but Denzel transformed into Malcolm, giving a once-in-a-generation performance. [b]How do you start your day every morning?[/b] I’m a pretty early-riser, so I try (the keyword is “try”) to begin each day with exercise, meditation and daily reflection. [b]Crystal White [/b][b]HR and Organizational Capability Manager, Chevron Corporation[/b] [b]https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Crystal-White-CAB-Member-At-Large-Chevron-150x150.jpg If you didn’t have to work, how would you spend your time?[/b] On the sea, boating, diving and fishing. [b]If you were forced to live alone on a deserted island — survival not being an issue — and could only take three items with you, what would you take?[/b] A scuba tank, a Kindle full of good books and a radio. [b]What is your favorite quote, and why?[/b] [b] [/b][b] [/b]“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” —Mother Teresa It reminds me that one person can make a difference and that you should always try. [b]What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?[/b] [b] [/b][b] [/b]Taken sailing lessons and got certified as a boat captain. The post Behind the Scenes with the Board of Trustees: Get to Know Crysta L. Bolton, Courtney Schroeder & Crystal White appeared first on The Consortium. |
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| FROM The Consortium Admissions Blog: MBAs Share How They Made the Most of a Challenging First Year, What They’re Looking Forward to in the Year Ahead |
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For the class of 2022, the conclusion of the 2021 academic year marks both a beginning and an end — the end of a challenging but rewarding first year, marred by both a global pandemic and racial injustices, but also the start of a promising year two in which many will be in the classroom for the first time. We checked in with members of The Consortium’s class of 2022 one last time to see how their first year went. MBAs Whitney Pollard, Alyssa Buchanan and Bryan Shepherd share some of the ups and downs they experienced, the ways in which they were both challenged and inspired during these unusual times and what they are most looking forward to next year. [b]Bryan Shepherd[/b] [b]Emory University, Goizueta Business School[/b] https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bryan-OP-Photo-e1599769232113-150x150.jpg A unique MBA experience, the 2020-2021 academic year’s theme was “adaptability.” No one — no teacher, recruiter or student — planned for this environment, so the goal coming in was to play the hand dealt to me and make the most of an experience that didn’t happen exactly as planned. I was able to stick to my priorities of learning, earning an internship and helping give back to prospective students. Furthermore, I’ve made meaningful connections with classmates and professors, and in addition to business acumen and skills, I’m learning every day about myself. I’m looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead this summer and in my final year of business school. I’ve been blessed this year with an incredible Consortium family at Goizueta. Since the summer of 2020, we’ve supported one another personally, academically and professionally. As a first-generation student, being surrounded by people who look like me or share a similar mission to advance underrepresented minorities in business is empowering. I’m forever thankful for all of the experiences and information I’ve gained as a member and can’t wait to see what’s in store as we hopefully have more opportunities to connect and build relationships this upcoming school year. I’ve improved my ability to design presentation decks and my structured problem-solving skills, and have become more aware of both opportunities for improvement and my strengths as a leader. I’ve also had the privilege to meet international students at Goizueta from all over the world — students who challenge me, inspire me and educate me in ways I could’ve never anticipated; I’m continuing to develop in terms of empathy, global acumen and genuine networking skills. I start my strategy internship in June, and I am looking forward to building relationships across the firm, understanding how I can best add value. I’m also excited to be compensated for work again! Not only do I want to establish my professional brand with the firm, but I’m looking forward to learning new skills, to being challenged when it comes to modeling and analysis and to developing a balance with my physical/mental health and high performance, especially within a virtual environment. I look forward to a second year of helping incoming students secure internships as a Consortium liaison, to building more relationships as we transition to in-person instruction, to continuing to learn and to traveling as much as I can possibly manage! [b]Whitney Pollard[/b] [b]University of Michigan, Ross School of Business[/b] https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A91E53F8-EBFD-4D39-8E2D-846DBFE9722A-150x150.jpeg I can not believe the first year of my MBA is already over. This year, I can say, has been nothing short of amazing — and definitely transformative. I moved from the sunny South to Midwest winters, adapted to being a student again and met some really amazing people. I started this journey because I wanted to help develop business solutions to address some of the world’s greatest issues, especially as it relates to underrepresented minorities and the working class. I wanted to use this time to get comfortable being uncomfortable so that I can advocate on behalf of those who are not in the room. When I started business school, I made sure I was involved and active in the spaces that would allow me to reach my goals. This year, I was able to lead Diversity Week, mentor students in the Detroit metro area, assist with raising funds for Color of Change and serve on panels to attract underrepresented students to Ross. I developed friendships with classmates and had tough conversations around race and inequality in America, I spoke up in classes to provide a different perspective than my classmates, and I made sure that in each space, I was bringing my most authentic self. Yes, I learned the core skills by taking classes in operations, accounting, economics, statistics, marketing and finance — I even learned frameworks on how to negotiate and how to be an ethical and fair leader. But my biggest take away from this year was learning how to recognize my privilege regardless of how the world may treat me as a Black woman. Getting an MBA during a pandemic forced me to reflect on the fact that I am privileged enough to be at a top-ranked institution, not having to worry about the fear of losing a job or the lack of access to healthcare and COVID testing. No, this degree will not decrease my chances of being killed by the police or of experiencing racism, but it does give me access to spaces to speak up, in rooms where change can be made. This year has taught me to always be bold even when I am afraid, to speak up no matter what and to be willing to risk it all, because the fight toward justice and equality is bigger than me, and change doesn’t happen [when you stay] in your comfort zone. So as I start my internship this summer as a summer associate at Deloitte and set goals for my second year, I plan to do exactly that: be bold, speak up and take risks. Forever and always, Go Blue! [b]Alyssa Buchanan[/b] [b]The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business[/b] https://cgsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AD23A0D0-24B1-43E0-967F-6B27D0796791_1_201_a-e1599769313968-150x150.jpg My first-year experience overall has been fulfilling! Upon starting McCombs, I made a list of things I wanted to explore when I started the program, and thankfully, I’ve been able to accomplish them all. By taking an active role in curating my first year, I’ve been able to build meaningful relationships with my peers outside of the classroom. As a student leader it can be difficult gaining fellowship because everyone has so much going on. It was an interesting dynamic for me to learn about leading people while actually being seen as a leader by my peers. Furthermore, there is always the question of whether or not you are doing business school correctly. Time goes quickly, and everyone will tell you to be mindful of commitments because it can become overwhelming, and burnout is real. However, these two years are also meant for exploration and discovery. I’ve learned that there is no right way to do business school. By allowing myself to step outside of my comfort zone, I have flexed skill muscles that I previously was unaware of, which has allowed me to embrace new capabilities. When this happens, these are the best moments for me, and I am reminded of my “why.” I am very hopeful that my second year will be just as fulfilling — if not more so — than my first year. With the world getting back to normal, there is more opportunity to build and strengthen community, which I am excited about. Thank you all for following along with my blog posts, and feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. Hook ‘Em! The post MBAs Share How They Made the Most of a Challenging First Year, What They’re Looking Forward to in the Year Ahead appeared first on The Consortium. |
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