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In my essays, I talk about my ECs and achievements in a professional setting. Am I okay to assume that the reader will look at my resume to gather more context about what I'm talking, or should I explain each reference I make?
For example, I write, "At company X, I achieved 10% increase in revenue", do I absolutely need to expand on what company X does?
I'm asking because I've shown the essay to a few friends of mine and they've asked me to elaborate and clarify. However, they haven't been through the MBA process and did not look at my resume.
For example, I write, "At company X, I achieved 10% increase in revenue", do I absolutely need to expand on what company X does?
I'm asking because I've shown the essay to a few friends of mine and they've asked me to elaborate and clarify. However, they haven't been through the MBA process and did not look at my resume.
06 Sep 2016, 03:58
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In my essays, I talk about my ECs and achievements in a professional setting. Am I okay to assume that the reader will look at my resume to gather more context about what I'm talking, or should I explain each reference I make?
For example, I write, "At company X, I achieved 10% increase in revenue", do I absolutely need to expand on what company X does?
I'm asking because I've shown the essay to a few friends of mine and they've asked me to elaborate and clarify. However, they haven't been through the MBA process and did not look at my resume.
For example, I write, "At company X, I achieved 10% increase in revenue", do I absolutely need to expand on what company X does?
I'm asking because I've shown the essay to a few friends of mine and they've asked me to elaborate and clarify. However, they haven't been through the MBA process and did not look at my resume.
If the company/organization is not a famous one (IBM or the like) it is a good idea to give a one-line company description as it will help put your work into context.
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JF
06 Sep 2016, 15:25
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It sounds like a great essay topic - I love to show leadership in this type of context, it is a real differentiator.
I agree with Jon - one line company description i.e., an organization devoted to...focusing on...or a $X charity that helps...it doesn't have to be long and complex.
Readers statistically spend 30-60 seconds reviewing your resume. It would be to your detriment to rely on them having fully absorbed and mastered all the information in your resume. There is also a good chance they aren't moving directly from your resume to the essays.
If you are not working with a consultant, I encourage you to run your resume past the same audience and make sure it is visually appealing and easy to digest. I very rarely run across a resume that is ready to present in the form it comes to me.
I agree with Jon - one line company description i.e., an organization devoted to...focusing on...or a $X charity that helps...it doesn't have to be long and complex.
Readers statistically spend 30-60 seconds reviewing your resume. It would be to your detriment to rely on them having fully absorbed and mastered all the information in your resume. There is also a good chance they aren't moving directly from your resume to the essays.
If you are not working with a consultant, I encourage you to run your resume past the same audience and make sure it is visually appealing and easy to digest. I very rarely run across a resume that is ready to present in the form it comes to me.
