clubuser125:
1. How would these two unpaid leave periods affect my MBA applications? Will having two unpaid leaves negatively affect my applications?...In this case, do I need to specify it in my optional essay?
A: I would only disclose unpaid leave when you truly must. If your employer allows you to claim you were still employed during that period, say you were. An unpaid leave (even two) won't really be too negative so long as there are valid explanations. It sounds like you have credible reasoning.
2. Unfortunately, I have a pretty serious health condition and am planning to ask for 4-5 weeks of unpaid medical leave. Do I need to specify it on my application? I will still be an employer of this company but won't be paid for the 4-5 weeks. Should I avoid taking another unpaid leave?
A: No, I would not disclose this since again you can claim you are employed. Take the unpaid leave if you need it for your health - that's most important!
3. When I fill out my MBA application, do I need to deduct the unpaid leave period from my annual salary? I've heard that I need to report my annual salary when I fill out my MBA applications. For example, if my original annual salary is 120K, and I took two months off, should I report 100K instead of 120K? Or should I still report 120K because 120K is the original salary that is specified on my compensation letter? I'm worried that it could leave a false impression that my annal salary went down during that year if I report the deducted amount. But at the same time, I want to avoid any potential issue with background check. For example, I report 120K and don't specify the unpaid leave on my resume but the admission committes find out that I actually took two months off and the actual amount I was paid during that year was 100K through a background check.
A: Disclose what you actually made during the period in which you worked. If it's projected income, assume no paid leave. The background check isn't too focused on your precise income. Adjustments are made all the time, and the mathematical difference you are talking isn't all that significant.
In general, do I need to specify unpaid leaves on my resume or any part of my applications such as optional essay? If I have to specify the unpaid leaves, will having two unpaid leaves leave a bad impression to the admission committees?
A: No, I wouldn't put unpaid leave on your resume. That's really not necessary.
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